A noodle conveying mechanism that can reduce material loss

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of food packaging equipment technology, specifically to a noodle conveying mechanism that can reduce material loss. It includes a frame, with a conveying trough at the top and a receiving trough connected to the end of the conveying trough. A conveying scraper is installed inside the conveying trough, and a drive device connected to the conveying scraper is installed on one side of the conveying trough. A clearance ramp is provided at the end of the conveying trough facing the receiving trough, and a guide ramp is provided on the side of the conveying scraper away from the receiving trough, working in conjunction with the clearance ramp. By utilizing the guide ramp at the bottom of the conveying scraper and the clearance ramp at the end of the conveying trough, stable support can be provided for the conveying scraper as it is about to leave the conveying trough, preventing the conveying scraper from applying a downward pushing force to the tail of the noodles when they enter the receiving trough, thus avoiding the phenomenon of the noodle's front end curling up or the end breaking, thereby improving the noodle conveying yield.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food packaging equipment technology, specifically to a noodle conveying mechanism that can reduce material loss. Background Technology

[0002] In the production and processing of dried noodles, the conveying process is one of the key steps to ensure product quality and production efficiency. After preliminary processing such as rolling, cutting, and drying, the dried noodles need to be smoothly transferred from one process to the next (such as cutting and packaging) via a conveying mechanism. During this process, how to avoid losses such as breakage, curling, and cracking of the dried noodles directly affects the production yield and economic benefits of the enterprise.

[0003] Currently, most existing noodle conveying equipment uses scraper conveying mechanisms. Its core structure typically includes a conveying trough, a drive assembly, and a conveying scraper that circulates along the conveying direction. The conveying scraper pushes the noodles in the conveying trough forward until the noodles are conveyed to the end of the trough and fall into the receiving trough, thus completing the transfer operation.

[0004] In actual production applications, when the conveyor scraper moves the noodles to the end of the conveyor trough, about to detach them and drop them into the receiving trough, the scraper, lacking stable support, tends to deflect downwards during the process of pushing the tail of the noodles. This exerts an additional downward force on the tail of the noodles. This force disrupts the force balance of the noodles, causing the front end to curl upwards when entering the receiving trough, or causing the end of the noodles to break or fracture due to concentrated force. Ultimately, this results in severe material loss and significantly reduces the yield of the noodles. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model provides a noodle conveying mechanism that reduces material loss. By utilizing a guide ramp at the bottom of the conveying scraper and a clearance ramp at the end of the conveying trough, the conveying scraper can be stably supported as it leaves the conveying trough. This prevents the conveying scraper from applying a downward thrust to the tail of the noodles when they enter the receiving trough, which could cause the front of the noodles to curl up or the end to break, thereby improving the noodle conveying yield.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model embodiment adopts the following technical solution: a noodle conveying mechanism that can reduce material loss includes a frame, a conveying trough is provided on the upper part of the frame, a receiving trough is connected to the end of the conveying trough, a conveying scraper is provided inside the conveying trough, and a driving device connected to the conveying scraper is provided on one side of the conveying trough; a clearance ramp is provided at the end of the conveying trough facing the receiving trough, and a guide ramp is provided on the side of the conveying scraper away from the receiving trough to cooperate with the clearance ramp.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: The driving device includes a rotary conveyor chain, one end of which is provided with a drive sprocket, and the drive sprocket is provided with a drive motor.

[0008] A guide rail is provided between the rotary conveyor chain and the conveyor trough, and a slide is provided on the guide rail. A cantilever connected to the conveyor scraper is provided on the slide.

[0009] One end of the cantilever is connected to the slide, and the other end is provided with a clamping seat that applies downward pressure to the conveying scraper.

[0010] The number of conveying scrapers is multiple and they are evenly distributed along the length of the conveying trough, with a storage compartment formed between two adjacent conveying scrapers.

[0011] The height of the conveying trough is greater than the height of the receiving trough.

[0012] The length of the avoidance ramp is 1-1.5 cm and the height is 0.3-0.8 cm.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment are as follows: The noodle conveying mechanism that can reduce material loss includes a frame, a conveying trough is provided on the upper part of the frame, a receiving trough is connected to the end of the conveying trough, a conveying scraper is provided in the conveying trough, and a driving device connected to the conveying scraper is provided on one side of the conveying trough; a clearance ramp is provided at the end of the conveying trough facing the receiving trough, and a guide ramp is provided on the side of the conveying scraper away from the receiving trough to cooperate with the clearance ramp. By utilizing the guide ramp at the lower part of the conveying scraper and the clearance ramp at the end of the conveying trough, the conveying scraper can be stably supported when it is about to leave the conveying trough, avoiding the phenomenon that the front end of the noodle will curl up or the end will break when the conveying scraper applies a downward pushing force to the tail of the noodle when the noodle enters the receiving trough, thereby improving the noodle conveying yield. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the slide block structure in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the conveying trough in this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Conveying trough; 3. Receiving trough; 4. Conveying scraper; 5. Alternating ramp; 6. Guide ramp; 7. Rotary conveyor chain; 8. Drive sprocket; 9. Drive motor; 10. Guide rail; 11. Slide; 12. Cantilever; 13. Pressing seat; 14. Storage bin. Detailed Implementation

[0016] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the noodle conveying mechanism of this embodiment, which can reduce material loss, includes a frame 1. A conveying trough 2 is mounted on the upper part of the frame 1. Multiple conveying scrapers 4 are evenly arranged in the conveying trough 2 along its length direction. A storage bin 14 for accommodating noodles is formed between adjacent conveying scrapers 4. A receiving trough 3 is connected to the end of the conveying trough 2, and the height of the conveying trough 2 is higher than the height of the receiving trough 3 so that the noodles can fall smoothly.

[0018] The conveying trough 2 is provided with a clearance ramp 5 (1.2 cm in length and 0.5 cm in height) at the end facing the receiving trough 3. Correspondingly, the conveying scraper 4 is provided with a guide ramp 6 adapted to the clearance ramp 5 on the side away from the receiving trough 3. The two work together to achieve a smooth transition between the scraper and the end of the trough. This avoids the phenomenon that the lower end of the conveying scraper 4 suddenly falls after the pressure seat 13 applies downward pressure to the scraper, causing it to collide with the end of the noodle and resulting in the front end of the noodle lifting or breaking. This improves the yield of noodle conveying.

[0019] A drive device for driving the conveying scraper 4 is configured on one side of the conveying trough 2. This device includes a rotary conveying chain 7, one end of which is equipped with a drive sprocket 8, which is powered by a drive motor 9. To ensure the stability of the conveying chain transmission, a guide rail 10 is provided between the rotary conveying chain 7 and the conveying trough 2. A slide block 11 is slidably connected to the guide rail 10. A cantilever 12 extends from the slide block 11. One end of the cantilever 12 is fixed to the slide block 11, and the other end is provided with a pressing seat 13, which can apply downward pressure to the conveying scraper 4 to ensure that the scraper fits in close contact with the trough and that there is no leakage during the conveying of noodles. The pressing seat 13 includes a fixed plate and a movable plate. The conveying scraper 4 is connected to the movable plate, and the fixed plate is connected to the cantilever 12. An adjusting bolt is provided on the back of the movable plate, and a through groove is provided on the fixed plate to cooperate with the adjusting bolt. A compression spring is provided on the upper part of the adjusting bolt to apply pressure to the adjusting bolt, so that the lower end of the conveying scraper 4 always fits in close contact with the bottom of the conveying trough 2.

[0020] The working principle / assembly process of this solution: The noodles are located in the storage compartment 14 formed by two conveying scrapers 3. The drive device drives the conveying scrapers forward, which in turn drives the noodles forward. A pressing seat 13 is provided above the conveying scraper 4 to ensure that the lower end of the conveying scraper 4 is always in contact with the bottom of the conveying trough 2 to avoid leakage. When the noodles move to the front end of the conveying trough 2, they will be pushed forward by the conveying scraper 4 and enter the receiving trough 3. There is a height difference between the two troughs to facilitate a smooth transition of the noodles. During the transition stage, the front end of the noodles first enters the receiving trough 3, and then moves forward with the conveying scraper 4. Driven by 4, the conveyor scraper 4 gradually enters the receiving trough 3. At the moment when the end of the noodle leaves the conveying trough 2, the conveyor scraper 4 will continue to move forward with the drive device (i.e., leave the conveying trough 2). During this process, due to the presence of the clamping seat 13, the conveyor scraper 4 will experience a momentary drop due to the lack of lower support from the conveying trough 2. At this time, the guide ramp 6 and the avoidance ramp 5 replace the conventional right angle design to provide guidance and transition for the lower end of the conveyor scraper 4 to sink, avoiding impact and pressure on the end of the noodle after the lower end of the conveyor scraper 4 falls, which could lead to the noodle bundle becoming scattered or the end breaking.

[0021] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] The term "comprising" or any other similar term is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, article, or apparatus / device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to those processes, articles, or apparatus / devices.

[0024] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A noodle conveying mechanism capable of reducing material loss, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: The upper part of the frame (1) is provided with a conveying trough (2), the end of the conveying trough (2) is connected to a receiving trough (3), a conveying scraper (4) is provided inside the conveying trough (2), and a driving device connected to the conveying scraper (4) is provided on one side of the conveying trough (2). The conveying trough (2) is provided with a clearance ramp (5) at one end facing the receiving trough (3), and the conveying scraper (4) is provided with a guide ramp (6) on the side away from the receiving trough (3) to cooperate with the clearance ramp (5).

2. The noodle conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving device includes a rotary conveyor chain (7), one end of which is provided with a drive sprocket (8), and a drive motor (9) is provided on the drive sprocket (8).

3. The noodle conveying mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A guide rail (10) is provided between the rotary conveyor chain (7) and the conveyor trough (2). A slide (11) is provided on the guide rail (10), and a cantilever (12) connected to the conveyor scraper (4) is provided on the slide (11).

4. The noodle conveying mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the cantilever (12) is connected to the slide (11), and the other end is provided with a pressing seat (13) that applies downward pressure to the conveying scraper (4).

5. The noodle conveying mechanism according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The number of conveying scrapers (4) is multiple and they are evenly distributed along the length of the conveying trough (2), and a storage compartment (14) is formed between two adjacent conveying scrapers (4).

6. The noodle conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the conveying trough (2) is greater than the height of the receiving trough (3).

7. The noodle conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the avoidance ramp (5) is 1-1.5 cm and the height is 0.3-0.8 cm.

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