Lifting gripper for cage turnover device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of lifting device, concretely relates to a lifting clamp of cage turnover device, it includes track, the top of track both ends is equipped with moving device, is equipped with a plurality of chains on moving device, a plurality of chains are connected with lifting platform, is equipped with two translation devices on lifting platform, is equipped with the jaw below translation device. The lifting clamp provided by the utility model is stable in operation, accurate in positioning, high in degree of automation, and meets the demand of automatic assembly line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lifting device technology, specifically to a lifting clamp for a cage turnover device. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of packaged foods, high-temperature sterilization and subsequent rapid cooling are core processes for ensuring food safety, achieving commercial sterility, and maintaining the product's good sensory and nutritional quality. Traditional processing methods typically use independent sterilization equipment (such as static or rotary autoclaves) for batch sterilization. After sterilization, the baskets containing the products are manually or mechanically transferred to independent cooling water tanks or spray tunnels for segmented cooling. This intermittent operation mode suffers from low production efficiency, high labor intensity, hygiene risks from personnel contact with the products, and poor consistency in process control.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automated clamping device that integrates stable lifting, precise horizontal movement, and wide-range track walking functions to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of cage turnover operations and meet the needs of automated production lines. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention provides a lifting clamp for a cage turnover device, which can overcome some or all defects of the prior art.

[0005] The lifting clamp of the cage turnover device according to this utility model includes a track, a moving device is provided above both ends of the track, multiple chains are provided on the moving device, a lifting platform is connected between the multiple chains, two translation devices are provided on the lifting platform, and a gripper is provided below the translation device.

[0006] Preferably, the mobile device is a cuboid frame with two mounting strips on the top surface of the frame and two first rotating rods between the two mounting strips. Each first rotating rod has two first gears, and a second gear is located below each first gear. A chain is fitted between the corresponding first and second gears, and the second gear is rotatably mounted at the bottom of the frame.

[0007] Preferably, each of the two first rotating rods is provided with a third gear, and a synchronization chain is fitted between the two third gears; one of the first rotating rods is provided with a fourth gear, which is connected to the first motor through a drive chain, and the first motor is mounted on the corresponding mounting strip.

[0008] Preferably, the track includes two guide rails, one of which has a toothed belt on its inner side. The toothed belt is engaged with a fifth gear, which is located at the end of a rotating rod. The rotating rod is rotatably mounted on the moving device. The rotating rod is driven to rotate by a second motor, which is located in a motor box and mounted on the moving device.

[0009] Preferably, the lifting platform is equipped with multiple connecting plates, which are connected to corresponding chains.

[0010] Preferably, the translation device includes a movable plate, a mounting block is connected below the movable plate, a lead screw nut is provided in the mounting block, the lead screw nut is fitted with a lead screw, the lead screw is driven to rotate by a third motor, and the third motor is mounted on the translation device.

[0011] Preferably, the movable plate has locking blocks at both ends, and the locking blocks are fitted with slide rails, which are installed on the translation device.

[0012] Preferably, multiple supports are provided under the track to support it on the ground.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] This invention achieves wide-range, high-precision transfer. Through the coordinated action of the track, moving device, chain lifting mechanism, and translation device, the clamp can move horizontally within the track length, achieve stable vertical lifting via the chain, and realize gripping by the claws via the translation device. The cage can be precisely positioned and quickly transferred, greatly expanding the operating range and flexibility.

[0015] This utility model uses multiple chains to connect and drive the lifting platform synchronously, forming a stable structure with multiple points of force. This effectively avoids the problems of uneven load, tilting or swaying that may occur during single-point lifting, ensuring that the cage is stable and reliable during the lifting process, and greatly reducing the risk of falling or collision.

[0016] The mobile unit uses a single motor to drive two primary rotating rods via a synchronous chain, ensuring synchronized operation of all lifting chains and maintaining a level lifting platform at all times. Track movement also employs a motor-driven gear and belt system, providing precise transmission and high load-bearing capacity. This centralized drive and mechanical synchronization method results in a compact structure, simple control, reliable operation, and improved overall work efficiency.

[0017] The lifting platform has two independently installed translation devices, which can drive the grippers to move precisely horizontally through their respective screw and nut mechanisms.

[0018] In summary, this utility model, through its ingenious mechanical structure design, effectively solves the problems of low cage turnover efficiency, inaccurate positioning, poor stability, and insufficient automation in the prior art, and provides a cage turnover lifting fixture solution that is stable in operation, accurate in positioning, and highly automated. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lifting clamp of a cage turnover device in one embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an enlarged view of the structure of the mobile device in the embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of the structure of the first rotating rod in the embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of the fifth gear in the embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting platform in the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a packaged food sterilization and cooling production equipment in the embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To further understand the content of this utility model, a detailed description of this utility model will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments are merely illustrative of this utility model and are not intended to limit it.

[0026] Example

[0027] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this embodiment provides a lifting clamp for a cage turnover device, which includes a track 110, a moving device 120 above both ends of the track 110, a plurality of chains 130 on the moving device 120, a lifting platform 140 connected between the plurality of chains 130, two translation devices 150 on the lifting platform 140, and a gripper 160 below the translation devices 150.

[0028] This embodiment achieves wide-range, high-precision transfer. Through the coordinated action of the track 110, moving device 120, chain 130, lifting platform 140, and translation device 150, the clamp can move horizontally within the track length, the chain 130 enables stable vertical lifting of the lifting platform 140, and the translation device 150 enables the gripper 160 to grasp the food. The cage can be precisely positioned and quickly transferred, greatly expanding the operating range and flexibility. This embodiment can easily grasp and transfer cages containing food.

[0029] This utility model uses multiple chains 130 to connect and drive the lifting platform 140 synchronously, forming a stable structure with multiple points of force. This effectively avoids the problems of uneven load, tilting or swaying that may occur during single-point lifting, ensuring that the cage is stable and reliable during the lifting process, and greatly reducing the risk of falling or collision.

[0030] The mobile device 120 is a cuboid frame with two mounting strips 121 on the top surface of the frame. Two first rotating rods 122 are provided between the two mounting strips 121. Each first rotating rod 122 is provided with two first gears 123. A second gear 124 is correspondingly located below the first gear 123. A chain 130 is fitted between the corresponding first gear 123 and second gear 124. The second gear 124 is rotatably mounted at the bottom of the frame.

[0031] Two first rotating rods 122 are each provided with a third gear 125, and a synchronous chain 126 is fitted between the two third gears 125; one of the first rotating rods 122 is provided with a fourth gear 127, and the fourth gear 127 is connected to a first motor 129 through a drive chain 128, and the first motor 129 is mounted on a corresponding mounting strip 121.

[0032] The mobile device 120 uses a first motor 129 to drive two first rotating rods 122 via a synchronous chain 126, ensuring the synchronous operation of all chains 130 and keeping the lifting platform level. The first motor 129 drives the fourth gear 127 to rotate via a drive chain 128, causing one of the first rotating rods 122 to rotate accordingly, while the other first rotating rod 122 rotates synchronously under the action of the synchronous chain 126. The rotation of the first rotating rod 122 drives the first gear 123 to rotate, thus causing the chains 130 to rotate.

[0033] The track 110 includes two guide rails 111. A toothed belt 112 is provided on the inner side of one guide rail 111. The toothed belt 112 is engaged with a fifth gear 113. The fifth gear 113 is located at the end of a rotating rod 114. The rotating rod 114 is rotatably mounted on the moving device 120. The rotating rod 114 is driven to rotate by a second motor. The second motor is located in a motor box 115, which is mounted on the moving device 120.

[0034] The track 100 uses a second motor to drive the fifth gear 113, which meshes with the toothed belt 112. This method ensures precise transmission and strong load-bearing capacity. This centralized drive and mechanical synchronization method results in a compact structure, simple control, reliable operation, and improved overall work efficiency.

[0035] The lifting platform 140 is equipped with multiple connecting plates 141, which are connected to the corresponding chains 130.

[0036] The translation device 150 includes a movable plate 151, a mounting block 152 connected below the movable plate 151, a lead screw nut 153 provided in the mounting block 152, a lead screw 154 cooperating with the lead screw nut 153, and the lead screw 154 is driven to rotate by a third motor 155, which is mounted on the translation device 150.

[0037] The lifting platform 140 has two independently installed translation devices 150, which can drive the gripper 160 to move precisely horizontally through their respective screw and nut mechanisms, thereby enabling the gripper 160 to grasp.

[0038] The movable plate 151 has a locking block 156 at each end, and the locking block 156 is fitted with a slide rail 157, which is installed on the translation device 150.

[0039] The cooperation between the locking block 156 and the slide rail 157 makes the movement of the moving plate 151 very stable.

[0040] Multiple support pillars 170 are provided below the track 110 for support on the ground.

[0041] In this embodiment, the main movements such as lifting, horizontal movement, and track walking are all driven by motors, making it easy to connect to a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) or host computer system to achieve automated program control. This facilitates the integration of this device into automated production lines for sterilization and cooling of packaged foods, reducing manual intervention and enabling intelligent management of cage turnover.

[0042] like Figure 6 As shown, this is a sterilization and cooling production equipment for packaged food. In this embodiment, limiting devices 370 are provided below both ends of the track 110. The limiting devices 370 are used to limit the trolley, which is used to load the cage turnover device. The trolley includes a frame 361, and multiple casters are connected to the bottom of the frame 361. A handle is connected to one side of the frame 361. The cage turnover device includes a device body 310, which is a square frame.

[0043] The lower part of the middle of the track 110 is provided with multiple high-temperature sterilization pools 210, normal temperature cooling pools 220 and multiple ice water cooling pools 230 connected in sequence.

[0044] The gripper 160 can clamp the cage turnover device and transfer the cage turnover device to the corresponding high-temperature sterilization pool 210, normal temperature cooling pool 220 and ice water cooling pool 230 through the moving device 120 and the lifting platform 140.

[0045] This embodiment is best suited for use in sterilization and cooling production equipment for packaged foods.

[0046] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above illustratively. This description is not restrictive, and the figures shown are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. Therefore, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lifting clamp for a cage turnover device, characterized in that: It includes a track (110), with a moving device (120) above both ends of the track (110), and multiple chains (130) on the moving device (120). A lifting platform (140) is connected between the multiple chains (130), and two translation devices (150) are provided on the lifting platform (140). A gripper (160) is provided below the translation device (150).

2. The lifting clamp of the cage turnover device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile device (120) is a cuboid frame with two mounting strips (121) on the top surface of the frame. Two first rotating rods (122) are provided between the two mounting strips (121). Each first rotating rod (122) is provided with two first gears (123). A second gear (124) is located below the first gear (123). A chain (130) is fitted between the corresponding first gear (123) and second gear (124). The second gear (124) is rotatably mounted at the bottom of the frame.

3. The lifting clamp of the cage turnover device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two first rotating rods (122) are each provided with a third gear (125), and a synchronous chain (126) is fitted between the two third gears (125); one of the first rotating rods (122) is provided with a fourth gear (127), and the fourth gear (127) is connected to the first motor (129) through a drive chain (128), and the first motor (129) is mounted on the corresponding mounting strip (121).

4. The lifting clamp of the cage turnover device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The track (110) includes two guide rails (111). One guide rail (111) has a toothed belt (112) on its inner side. The toothed belt (112) is engaged with a fifth gear (113). The fifth gear (113) is located at the end of a rotating rod (114). The rotating rod (114) is rotatably mounted on the moving device (120). The rotating rod (114) is driven to rotate by a second motor. The second motor is located in a motor box (115). The motor box (115) is mounted on the moving device (120).

5. The lifting clamp of the cage turnover device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting platform (140) is equipped with multiple connecting plates (141), and the connecting plates (141) are connected to the corresponding chains (130).

6. The lifting clamp of the cage turnover device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The translation device (150) includes a movable plate (151), and a mounting block (152) is connected below the movable plate (151). A lead screw nut (153) is provided in the mounting block (152), and a lead screw (154) is fitted to the lead screw nut (153). The lead screw (154) is driven to rotate by a third motor (155), which is mounted on the translation device (150).

7. The lifting clamp of the cage turnover device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The movable plate (151) has a locking block (156) at each end, and the locking block (156) is fitted with a slide rail (157), which is mounted on the translation device (150).

8. The lifting clamp of the cage turnover device according to claim 7, characterized in that: Multiple supports (170) are provided below the track (110) for support on the ground.

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