An automatic opening device and method for waterfowl

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic waterfowl evisceration device and an evisceration method. The device comprises a rack and a hanging chain. The top of the rack is respectively provided with a plurality of limiting guide rod connecting plates, and the limiting guide rod connecting plates are provided with limiting guide rods. An optical sensor is arranged on one of the limiting guide rod connecting plates. A lever mechanism is arranged on the same side of the optical sensor. A high-definition camera, a drainage groove and a control cabinet are arranged on the side of the rack. A screw slide is arranged in the middle of the rack. A stepping motor and an evisceration device are arranged on the screw slide. A disinfectant bucket is arranged at the bottom of the rack. The disinfectant bucket is connected with a disinfection device through a water pipe. The control cabinet is connected with a computer. The device can be adjusted according to different batches of carcasses with the same size, thereby improving the applicability of the device. The device can automatically clean and disinfect the cutter. The device is also provided with a visual correction function. Carcasses that cannot be positioned or fail to be positioned can be removed, thereby avoiding damage to the carcasses.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of poultry processing equipment, and particularly relates to an automatic evisceration device and method for waterfowl. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most poultry products entering the market are cut-up, and they have become the second largest source of meat for residents. Global waterfowl farming and processing are mainly concentrated in China. Although a small number of foreign companies have fully automated cutting production lines, the equipment is very expensive and is mostly poultry slaughtering equipment. Moreover, the scale of domestic slaughtering enterprises varies, making it not universally applicable. Therefore, most domestic slaughtering and cutting lines adopt a semi-automatic and semi-manual approach. For the evisceration part, manual cutting with a knife or scissors is used. One production line requires 2-3 people, and larger-scale ones require more. This is not only physically demanding, but also results in uneven evisceration openings.

[0003] To address the problems existing in the above-mentioned waterfowl slaughtering and processing process, and based on the factory slaughtering model, the present invention aims to design and invent an automatic waterfowl gutting device. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Purpose of the invention: The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic evisceration device and method for waterfowl that reduces the labor intensity of workers, is simple in structure and manufacturing, operates smoothly, has a good evisceration effect, is inexpensive, and is highly adaptable.

[0005] Technical Solution: The present invention provides an automatic evisceration device for waterfowl, comprising a frame and a chain. A plurality of limiting guide rod connecting plates are respectively installed on the top of the frame, and limiting guide rods are installed through these connecting plates. A photoelectric sensor is installed on one of the limiting guide rod connecting plates. A lever mechanism is installed on the frame on the same side as the photoelectric sensor. A high-definition camera, a control cabinet, and a drainage trough are respectively installed on the sides of the frame. A lead screw slide is installed in the middle of the frame, and a first stepper motor and an evisceration device are installed on the lead screw slide. A disinfection tank is installed at the bottom of the frame, and the disinfection tank is connected to the evisceration device through a disinfection device. The control cabinet is communicatively connected to a computer.

[0006] Furthermore, the frame is made of aluminum profile, and the number of limiting guide rod connecting plates is 33.

[0007] Furthermore, the lever mechanism includes a lever, a push rod, and a push rod motor connected in sequence; the lever is provided with an M4 bolt, and the other end of the push rod motor is provided with a push rod motor support; the lever mechanism is connected to the frame through the push rod motor support.

[0008] Furthermore, the limiting guide rod includes eight guide rods, each of which is equipped with two M14 threaded rods. The M14 threaded rods are connected to the guide rods via a tee connector, and the other end of the M14 threaded rod is connected to the limiting guide rod connecting plate to fix it to the frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the flaring device includes a protective outer shell, a linkage mechanism, and a protective cover; the disinfection device includes a water pump, a spray head, a spray head support base, a water outlet pipe, and a water suction pipe; one end of the water suction pipe is connected to a disinfection water tank, and the other end is connected to the water pump; one end of the water outlet pipe is connected to the water pump, and the other end is connected to the spray head; the spray head is mounted on the protective cover via the spray head support base; and the water pump is installed inside the protective outer shell.

[0010] Furthermore, the linkage mechanism includes a linkage mechanism support base, on the back of which a second stepper motor is mounted via M3 bolts, and on the front of which a rocker support base and a crank are mounted; the rocker support base is connected to a rocker via a rocker fixing component, the crank is connected to a connecting rod, the rocker and the connecting rod are connected, and a contour cutting tool is provided at the connection point.

[0011] Furthermore, the guide rod is made of stainless steel tubing with a diameter of 16mm and a wall thickness of 1.5mm.

[0012] Furthermore, the lead screw slide is equipped with a first stepper motor, which drives the lead screw slide to move.

[0013] Furthermore, the frame is provided with a drainage groove, which is connected to the side beam of the frame.

[0014] The present invention also discloses a method for eviscerating waterfowl based on the aforementioned automatic eviscerating device, comprising the following steps:

[0015] Step 1: The poultry carcass to be gutted is transferred to the front end of the automatic gutting device. The carcass is guided by the limiting guide rods to adjust its spatial posture. The eight guide rods are arranged in pairs, and from vertical to bottom, they are defined as rods 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, 8. Among them, the wings and neck are embedded between rods 1 and 2, the torso is embedded between rods 3, 4 and 5, 6, and the legs and abdomen are embedded between rods 7 and 8. The clamping force and spatial stress prevent dislocation, and this is defined as the normal state.

[0016] Step 2: When the poultry carcass moves to a specific position, the torso is detected by a photoelectric sensor and a signal is given. The high-definition camera is activated to take a picture and identify whether the poultry carcass is in a normal state. If it is identified as being in a normal state, the evisceration device is activated after a 2-second delay. At this time, the poultry carcass just reaches the contact position of the contour evisceration cutter. The second stepper motor drives the linkage mechanism with the contour evisceration cutter to perform a spatial arc movement. Then the cutter moves in space to present a cutting line that matches the abdominal line of the poultry carcass. The poultry carcass moves synchronously along the transmission direction. The two interact with each other and thus complete the evisceration operation of the poultry carcass.

[0017] Step 3: After the evisceration operation is completed, the chain will carry the poultry carcass away from the work area. After the evisceration cutter stops working, the water pump will be started and the disinfection nozzle will start working to disinfect the evisceration cutter.

[0018] Step 4: Set the error correction function. If the high-definition camera in Step 2 detects that the positioning is not normal, start the first stepper motor in the lead screw slide and work according to the set moving distance. The lead screw slide drives the evisceration device to move this distance and then the first stepper motor stops, allowing the poultry carcass to pass through the evisceration area, thereby avoiding the poultry carcass and not performing evisceration. After the first stepper motor stops, it restarts 2 seconds later and reverses to move and reset.

[0019] Step 5: After the first stepper motor stops, restart it 2 seconds later and reverse the movement to reset. At the same time, start the push rod motor to deflect the lever, so that the poultry carcass moves along the deflected path to the guide rod in the failure zone when passing the lever. The failure zone refers to the different movement paths of the eviscerated and unceviscerated poultry carcasses. After the push rod motor starts, it resets after a 5-second delay.

[0020] Beneficial effects: Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following significant advantages:

[0021] This invention provides an automatic evisceration device for waterfowl processing, which can automatically eviscerate carcasses, reduce labor intensity, save enterprise expenses, and improve product qualification rate. The device is simple in structure and manufacturing, easy to operate, and operates smoothly. It can be adjusted according to body size specifications and different batches of carcasses, improving its applicability. It also prevents accidental cutting of the neck, wings, and legs of the carcass during evisceration. The device prevents the carcass from tipping over or shifting during movement, resulting in good evisceration effect. It prevents splashing of internal organs after evisceration and protects the internal organs, ensuring continuous operation. The device also includes an error correction function and a disinfection device. Carcasses that fail to be positioned or exhibit positioning failures are removed and guided to manual processing to prevent damage to the carcass. The device also disinfects the cutting tools to prevent bacterial growth. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic gutting device for waterfowl of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the evisceration device and sterilization device of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage mechanism of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disinfection device of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the frame structure of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lever mechanism of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting guide rod structure of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the poultry carcass limiting (side view) structure of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the poultry carcass limiting (front view) structure of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the poultry carcass limiting (top view) structure of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 11 This is a flowchart of the evisceration process of the present invention.

[0033] In the diagram, 1 is the frame, 2 is the lever mechanism, 3 is the limit guide rod, 4 is the photoelectric sensor, 5 is the high-definition camera, 6 is the disinfection device, 7 is the grooving device, 8 is the lead screw slide, 9 is the control cabinet, 10 is the hanging chain, 11 is the disinfection water tank, 12 is the drainage trough, 13 is the first stepper motor, 701 is the protective shell, 702 is the linkage mechanism, 703 is the protective cover, 704 is the connecting rod, 705 is the crank, 706 is the M3 bolt, 707 is the linkage mechanism support base, 708 is the contour grooving tool, and 709 is the rocker arm. 709. Rod 709, Second Stepper Motor 710, Rocker Arm Support Base 711, Rocker Arm Fixing Part 712, Water Pump 601, Spray Head 602, Spray Head Support Base 603, Water Outlet Pipe 604, Water Suction Pipe 605, Aluminum Profile 101, Limiting Guide Rod Connecting Plate 102, Toggle Rod 201, M4 Bolt 202, Push Rod 203, Push Rod Motor 204, Push Rod Motor Support 205, Guide Rod 301, M14 Threaded Rod 302, T-Connector 303. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, an automatic evisceration device for waterfowl according to the present invention includes a frame 1 and a hanging chain 10. A plurality of limiting guide rod connecting plates 102 are respectively installed on the top of the frame 1, and limiting guide rods 3 are installed through the limiting guide rod connecting plates 102. A photoelectric sensor 4 is installed on one of the limiting guide rod connecting plates 102. A lever mechanism 2 is installed on the frame on the same side as the photoelectric sensor 4. A high-definition camera 5, a control cabinet 9, and a drainage trough 12 are respectively installed on the sides of the frame 1. A lead screw slide 8 is installed in the middle of the frame 1. A first stepper motor 13 and an evisceration device 7 are installed on the lead screw slide 8. A disinfection water tank 11 is installed at the bottom of the frame 1. The disinfection water tank 11 is connected to the evisceration device 7 through a disinfection device 6. The control cabinet 9 is communicatively connected to a computer.

[0036] Furthermore, the frame 1 is provided with a drainage groove 12, which is connected to the side beam of the frame 1.

[0037] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the flaring device 7 includes a protective outer shell 701, a linkage mechanism 702, and a protective outer cover 703; the disinfection device 6 includes a water pump 601, a spray head 602, a spray head support base 603, a water outlet pipe 604, and a water suction pipe 605; one end of the water suction pipe 605 is connected to the disinfection water tank 11, and the other end is connected to the water pump 601; one end of the water outlet pipe 604 is connected to the water pump 601, and the other end is connected to the spray head 602; the spray head 602 is mounted on the protective outer cover 703 via the spray head support base 603; and the water pump 601 is installed inside the protective outer shell 701.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, the linkage mechanism 702 includes a linkage mechanism support base 707. A second stepper motor 710 is mounted on the back of the linkage mechanism support base 707 via M3 bolts 706, and a rocker arm support base 711 and a crank 705 are mounted on the front. The rocker arm support base 711 is connected to a rocker arm 709 via a rocker arm fixing member 712. The crank 705 is connected to a connecting rod 704. The rocker arm 709 and the connecting rod 704 are connected, and a contour cutting tool 708 is provided at the connection point.

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, the frame 1 is made of aluminum profile, and 33 limit guide rod connecting plates 102 are respectively installed on the top of the frame 1.

[0040] like Figure 6As shown, the lever mechanism 2 includes a lever 201, a push rod 203, and a push rod motor 204 connected in sequence; the lever 201 is provided with an M4 bolt 202, and the other end of the push rod motor 204 is provided with a push rod motor support 205. The lever mechanism 2 is connected to the frame 1 through the push rod motor support 205.

[0041] like Figure 7 As shown, the limiting guide rod 3 includes eight guide rods 301, and two M14 threaded rods 302 are installed on each guide rod 301. The M14 threaded rods 302 are connected to the guide rods 301 through a three-way connector 303. The other end of the threaded rod 302 is connected to the limiting guide rod connecting plate 102 to fix it to the frame 1.

[0042] like Figure 8 As shown, A is where the neck of the bird carcass is placed, and rods 1 and 2 are guide rods that limit the distance between the neck and the wing; B is where the wing of the bird carcass is placed, and rods 3 and 4 are guide rods that limit the distance between the wing and the leg; C is where the leg of the bird carcass is placed, and rods 5 and 6 are guide rods that limit the distance between the wing and the leg; D is where the abdomen of the bird carcass is placed, and rods 7 and 8 are guide rods that limit the distance between the leg and the abdomen.

[0043] like Figure 11 As shown, the grooving method of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0044] Step 1: The poultry carcass to be gutted is transferred to the front end of the automatic gutting device. The carcass is guided by the limiting guide rods to adjust its spatial posture. The eight guide rods are arranged in pairs, and from vertical to bottom, they are defined as rods 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, 8. Among them, the wings and neck are embedded between rods 1 and 2, the torso is embedded between rods 3, 4 and 5, 6, and the legs and abdomen are embedded between rods 7 and 8. The clamping force and spatial stress prevent dislocation, and this is defined as the normal state.

[0045] Step 2: When the poultry carcass moves to a specific position, the torso is detected by a photoelectric sensor and a signal is given. The high-definition camera is activated to take a picture and identify whether the poultry carcass is in a normal state. If it is identified as being in a normal state, the evisceration device is activated after a 2-second delay. At this time, the poultry carcass just reaches the contact position of the contour evisceration cutter. The second stepper motor drives the linkage mechanism with the contour evisceration cutter to perform a spatial arc movement. Then the cutter moves in space to present a cutting line that matches the abdominal line of the poultry carcass. The poultry carcass moves synchronously along the transmission direction. The two interact with each other and thus complete the evisceration operation of the poultry carcass.

[0046] Step 3: After the evisceration operation is completed, the chain will carry the poultry carcass away from the work area. After the evisceration cutter stops working, the water pump will be started and the disinfection nozzle will start working to disinfect the evisceration cutter.

[0047] Step 4: Set the error correction function. If the high-definition camera in Step 2 detects that the positioning is not normal, start the first stepper motor in the lead screw slide and work according to the set moving distance. The lead screw slide drives the evisceration device to move this distance and then the first stepper motor stops, allowing the poultry carcass to pass through the evisceration area, thereby avoiding the poultry carcass and not performing evisceration. After the first stepper motor stops, it restarts 2 seconds later and reverses to move and reset.

[0048] Step 5: After the first stepper motor stops, restart it 2 seconds later and reverse the movement to reset. At the same time, start the push rod motor to deflect the lever, so that the poultry carcass moves along the deflected path to the guide rod in the failure zone when passing the lever. The failure zone refers to the different movement paths of the eviscerated and unceviscerated poultry carcasses. After the push rod motor starts, it resets after a 5-second delay.

Claims

1. An automatic gutting device for waterfowl, characterized in that, The system includes a frame (1) and a hanging chain (10). Several limiting guide rod connecting plates (102) are installed on the top of the frame (1), and limiting guide rods (3) are installed through these plates. A photoelectric sensor (4) is installed on one of the limiting guide rod connecting plates (102). A lever mechanism (2) is installed on the frame on the same side as the photoelectric sensor (4). A high-definition camera (5), a control cabinet (9), and a drainage trough (12) are installed on the sides of the frame (1). A lead screw slide (8) is installed in the middle of the frame (1). A first stepper motor (13) and a grooving device (7) are installed on the lead screw slide (8). A disinfection water tank is installed at the bottom of the frame (1). 11), the disinfection tank (11) is connected to the flaring device (7) through the disinfection device (6), and the control cabinet (9) is connected to the computer; the lever mechanism (2) includes a lever (201), a push rod (203) and a push rod motor (204) connected in sequence; the lever (201) is provided with an M4 bolt (202), and the other end of the push rod motor (204) is provided with a push rod motor support (205), and the lever mechanism (2) is connected to the frame (1) through the push rod motor support (205); the limiting guide rod (3) includes eight guide rods (301), and each guide rod (301) is equipped with two M14 threaded rods (302), and the M14 threaded rods (302) are connected by a three-way connector ( 303) is connected to the guide rod (301), and the other end of the M14 threaded rod (302) is connected to the limiting guide rod connecting plate (102) to fix it to the frame (1); the grooving device (7) includes a protective shell (701), a linkage mechanism (702) and a protective cover (703); the disinfection device (6) includes a water pump (601), a spray head (602), a spray head support base (603), a water outlet pipe (604) and a water suction pipe (605); one end of the water suction pipe (605) is connected to the disinfection water tank (11) and the other end is connected to the water pump (601), one end of the water outlet pipe (604) is connected to the water pump (601) and the other end is connected to the spray head (602), the spray head (602) The water pump (601) is installed on the protective cover (703) via a spray head support base (603). The linkage mechanism (702) includes a linkage mechanism support base (707). A second stepper motor (710) is installed on the back of the linkage mechanism support base (707) via an M3 bolt (706). A rocker support base (711) and a crank (705) are installed on the front. A rocker support base (711) is connected to a rocker (709) via a rocker fixing piece (712). A connecting rod (704) is connected to the crank (705). The rocker (709) and the connecting rod (704) are connected, and a contour cutting tool (708) is provided at the connection.

2. The automatic evisceration device for waterfowl according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) is made of aluminum profile, and the number of limit guide rod connecting plates (102) is 33.

3. The automatic evisceration device for waterfowl according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide rod (301) is made of stainless steel tube with a diameter of 16mm and a wall thickness of 1.5mm.

4. The automatic evisceration device for waterfowl according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lead screw slide (8) is equipped with a first stepper motor (13), which drives the lead screw slide (8) to move.

5. The automatic evisceration device for waterfowl according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) is provided with a drainage trough (12), which is connected to the side beam of the frame (1).

6. A method for eviscerating waterfowl based on the automatic eviscerating device of claim 1, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1: The poultry carcass to be gutted is transferred to the front end of the automatic gutting device. The carcass is guided by the limiting guide rods to adjust its spatial posture. The eight guide rods are arranged in pairs, and vertically from top to bottom, they are defined as rods 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, 8. The wings and neck are inserted between rods 1 and 2, the torso between rods 3, 4 and 5, 6, and the legs and abdomen between rods 7 and 8. The clamping force and spatial stress prevent dislocation, and this is defined as the normal state. Step 2: When the poultry carcass moves to a specific position, the torso is detected by a photoelectric sensor and a signal is given. The high-definition camera is activated to take a picture and identify whether the poultry carcass is in a normal state. If it is identified as being in a normal state, the evisceration device is activated after a 2-second delay. At this time, the poultry carcass just reaches the contact position of the contour evisceration cutter. The second stepper motor drives the linkage mechanism with the contour evisceration cutter to perform a spatial arc movement. Then the cutter moves in space to present a cutting line that matches the abdominal line of the poultry carcass. The poultry carcass moves synchronously along the transmission direction. The two interact with each other and thus complete the evisceration operation of the poultry carcass. Step 3: After the evisceration operation is completed, the chain will carry the poultry carcass away from the work area. After the evisceration cutter stops working, the water pump will be started and the disinfection nozzle will start working to disinfect the evisceration cutter. Step 4: Set the error correction function. If the high-definition camera in Step 2 detects that the positioning is not normal, start the first stepper motor in the lead screw slide and work according to the set moving distance. The lead screw slide drives the evisceration device to move this distance and then the first stepper motor stops, allowing the poultry carcass to pass through the evisceration area, thereby avoiding the poultry carcass and not performing evisceration. After the first stepper motor stops, it restarts 2 seconds later and reverses to move and reset. Step 5: After the first stepper motor stops, restart it 2 seconds later and reverse the movement to reset. At the same time, start the push rod motor to deflect the lever, so that the poultry carcass moves along the deflected path to the guide rod in the failure zone when passing the lever. The failure zone refers to the different movement paths of the eviscerated and unceviscerated poultry carcasses. After the push rod motor starts, it resets after a 5-second delay.

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