Automatic processing device for whole mango ice cream

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of food processing, and particularly relates to an automatic mango whole-fruit ice cream processing device which comprises a bearing part, a conveying part, a heat treatment part, a cold treatment part and a protection part. During working, the device firstly performs hot and cold treatment on mangoes, so that the whole peel of the mangoes is easy to completely peel and the pulp is not damaged; and automatic peeling is carried out through the peeling claw. The whole process only needs manual feeding and discharging, peeling is full-automatic, the efficiency is improved, the complete posture of mangoes is guaranteed, the flavor and nutrition of original fruits are reserved, the manual cutting risk is reduced, the requirements of high-end mango ice cream for complete reservation of the flavor and appearance of the original fruits can be met, meanwhile, the mango peeling efficiency is improved, and pulp loss is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of food processing technology, and in particular relates to an automated processing device for whole mango ice cream. Background Technology

[0002] Mangoes, with their rich flavor, are hailed as the "King of Tropical Fruits." Whole mango ice cream, a newly emerging mango processing product since 2025, enjoys high market recognition and has become a popular product in the industry. This product typically uses mangoes weighing 80-160g that are 90% ripe. Mangoes at this ripeness have relatively soft flesh, making mechanized peeling difficult with current technology; the industry currently relies mainly on manual cutting. However, this method has significant drawbacks: firstly, the flesh loss rate is high, typically exceeding 5%, sometimes even reaching 10%; secondly, the cut flesh has sharp edges and severe damage, directly compromising the appearance of the whole mango ice cream; and thirdly, during manual operation, sharp blades can easily cause safety accidents, and hand contact and microorganisms carried by the peel can easily contaminate the flesh, leading to excessive microbial levels in the frozen mango ice cream, affecting product quality and safety.

[0003] Therefore, the industry urgently needs a new type of processing equipment to completely peel the whole mango peel and solve the pain points of the existing processing methods. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated processing device for whole mango ice cream to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following solution:

[0006] An automated processing device for whole mango ice cream includes: a bearing section, a conveying section, a heat treatment section, a cold treatment section, and a protective section;

[0007] The heat treatment section and the cold treatment section are both located above the support section, and the heat treatment section and the cold treatment section are arranged side by side.

[0008] The conveying unit is located above the heat treatment unit and the cold treatment unit. The mango is fixed on the conveying unit and passes through the heat treatment unit and the cold treatment unit in sequence. When the mango passes through the heat treatment unit and the cold treatment unit, it extends into the heat treatment unit and the cold treatment unit.

[0009] The protective part is located on the outside of the conveying part;

[0010] The cold treatment section is provided with a peeling claw on the side away from the heat treatment section for peeling the whole mango.

[0011] In the automated processing device for whole mango ice cream of the present invention, the heat treatment unit includes a hot water tank, which is fixedly installed above the support unit. A heating component is provided inside the hot water tank, or the hot water tank is connected to a hot water circulation component.

[0012] In the automated processing device for whole mango ice cream of the present invention, the cold treatment unit includes a cold water tank, which is fixedly installed above the support unit. The cold water tank is provided with a refrigeration component, or the cold water tank is connected to a cold water circulation component.

[0013] In the automated processing device for whole mango ice cream of the present invention, the protective part includes a second cover fixed to the top of the hot water tank, a first cover fixed to one side of the second cover, the first cover fixed to the top of the cold water tank, the second cover communicating with the hot water tank, the first cover communicating with the cold water tank, and the first cover communicating with the second cover. The conveying part is disposed inside the first cover and the second cover, and both ends of the conveying part extend out of the first cover and the second cover, respectively.

[0014] In the automated processing device for whole mango ice cream of the present invention, the conveying unit includes a conveyor belt, which is disposed inside the first cover and the second cover. The conveyor belt is driven by a gear assembly, which is disposed on the first cover and the second cover. A plurality of clamping members are disposed on the outer surface of the conveyor belt, and the clamping members are used to clamp the mango.

[0015] In the automated processing device for whole mango ice cream of the present invention, the gear assembly includes two first gears, which are rotatably connected to the first cover and the second cover respectively. The two first gears are far apart from each other. The conveyor belt is sleeved on the outside of the two first gears and meshes with the first gears. One of the first gears rotates under the action of a motor.

[0016] Two fourth gears are arranged above the cold water tank, both located on the same horizontal plane and rotatably connected to the first cover. Two second gears are arranged above the hot water tank, both located on the same horizontal plane and rotatably connected to the second cover. Two third gears are arranged between the hot water tank and the cold water tank, both located above the cold water tank and the hot water tank. One of the third gears is rotatably connected to the first cover, and the other is rotatably connected to the first cover. The conveyor belt sequentially passes under the two second gears, above the two third gears, and below the two fourth gears.

[0017] In the automated processing device for whole mango ice cream of the present invention, a plurality of clamping members are respectively arranged on both sides of the conveyor belt. The plurality of clamping members located on the same side are equally spaced along the length direction of the conveyor belt, and the clamping members are arranged vertically corresponding to the peeling claw.

[0018] In the automated mango whole fruit ice cream processing device of the present invention, the top end of the second cover is fixedly connected to and connected to a third cover, and the top end of the third cover is fixedly connected to and connected to a pipe.

[0019] In the automated mango whole fruit ice cream processing device of the present invention, the supporting part includes a supporting plate, and the cold water tank and the hot water tank are both fixedly installed above the supporting plate.

[0020] In the automated mango whole fruit ice cream processing device of the present invention, a plurality of rollers are installed on the bottom surface of the support plate, and the plurality of rollers are distributed in an array and close to the outer edge of the support plate.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and technical effects:

[0022] When the device of the present invention is in operation, the worker first fixes the mango on the conveyor. The mango moves under the action of the conveyor. When the mango moves to the heat treatment section, it enters the heat treatment section for heat treatment. When the mango moves to the cold treatment section, it enters the cold treatment section for cold treatment. After the cold treatment is completed, the mango moves with the conveyor to the peeling claw for peeling. Then the worker removes the mango from the conveyor and the work is completed.

[0023] When the device of the present invention is in operation, the mango peel is easily peeled off after a heat-cooling process without aggravating damage to the flesh. Then, the peeling claw peels the mango. The entire process only requires workers to load and unload the mango. The peeling process is fully automated, which improves efficiency, reduces danger, and avoids contamination of the flesh by fruit peel debris. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a right view of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention;

[0028] The components are as follows: 1. Support plate; 2. Roller; 3. Cold water tank; 4. Hot water tank; 5. First cover; 6. Second cover; 7. Feed inlet; 8. Third cover; 9. Pipe; 10. Conveyor belt; 11. Clamping component; 12. Mango; 13. First gear; 14. Second gear; 15. Third gear; 16. Fourth gear; 17. Fifth gear; 18. Peeling claw. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 3 This invention discloses an automated processing device for whole mango ice cream, comprising: a bearing unit, a conveying unit, a heat treatment unit, a cold treatment unit, and a protective unit;

[0032] Both the heat treatment section and the cold treatment section are located above the bearing section, and the heat treatment section and the cold treatment section are arranged side by side;

[0033] The conveying unit is located above the heat treatment unit and the cold treatment unit. The mango 12 is fixed on the conveying unit and passes through the heat treatment unit and the cold treatment unit in sequence. When the mango 12 passes through the heat treatment unit and the cold treatment unit, it extends into the heat treatment unit and the cold treatment unit.

[0034] The protective section is located on the outside of the conveyor section;

[0035] A peeling claw 18 is provided on the side of the cold treatment section away from the heat treatment section for peeling the whole mango 12.

[0036] Each mechanism is arranged linearly along the conveying direction of the mango 12. The protective part provides installation support for the conveying part and forms a protective space. The conveying part runs through the interior of the heat treatment part, the cold treatment part and the protective part, forming a continuous conveying path of the mango 12 from the feeding end to the peeling claw 18.

[0037] Through the integrated design of the protective and conveying sections, mangoes can undergo heat treatment, cold treatment, and peeling processes in a protected environment, reducing external pollution and simplifying equipment layout while minimizing space occupation.

[0038] During the operation, the staff first fixes the mango on the conveyor. The mango moves under the action of the conveyor. When the mango moves to the heat treatment section, it enters the heat treatment section for heat treatment. When the mango moves to the cold treatment section, it enters the cold treatment section for cold treatment. After the cold treatment is completed, the mango moves with the conveyor to the peeling claw 18 for peeling. Then the staff removes the mango from the conveyor and the work is completed.

[0039] When the device of the present invention is in operation, the mango peel is easily peeled off after a heat-cooling process without aggravating damage to the flesh. Then, the peeling claw peels the mango. The entire process only requires workers to load and unload the mango. The peeling process is fully automated, which improves efficiency, reduces danger, and avoids contamination of the flesh by fruit peel debris.

[0040] In one alternative embodiment, the heat treatment unit includes a hot water tank 4, which is fixedly installed above the support unit. The hot water tank 4 is equipped with a heating component or is connected to a hot water circulation component.

[0041] Heating components, such as electric heating elements, directly heat the water in the water tank, or hot water circulation components, such as a water pump and heater, input and circulate external hot water to maintain a stable water temperature in the hot water tank 4.

[0042] The mangoes are conveyed into the hot water tank 4 and immersed in hot water at the set temperature for a certain period of time to complete the heat treatment. The heating / circulation components work continuously to ensure that the water temperature meets the process requirements. The hot water softens the mango peel, reducing the resistance to subsequent peeling. At the same time, the hot water can dissolve some of the pectin, further reducing the adhesion between the peel and the pulp.

[0043] In one alternative embodiment, the cooling unit includes a cold water tank 3, which is fixedly installed above the support unit. The cold water tank 3 is equipped with a refrigeration component or is connected to a cold water circulation component.

[0044] Refrigeration components, such as thermoelectric coolers or compressor refrigeration systems, lower the water temperature in the water tank, or cold water circulation components, such as water pumps and coolers, input and circulate external cold water to maintain a stable water temperature in the cold water tank 3.

[0045] After leaving the hot water tank 4, the mangoes enter the cold water tank 3 via the conveyor section. They are immersed in cold water at a set temperature for a certain period of time to complete the cold treatment. The refrigeration / circulation components work continuously to ensure that the water temperature meets the process requirements. The cold water causes the mango peel to shrink more significantly due to the sudden drop in temperature, which, together with the heat treatment, increases the gap between the peel and the flesh, making it easier for the peeling claw 18 to separate them.

[0046] In one alternative embodiment, the protective section includes a second cover 6 fixed to the top of the hot water tank 4, a first cover 5 fixed to one side of the second cover 6, the first cover 5 fixed to the top of the cold water tank 3, the second cover 6 communicating with the hot water tank 4, the first cover 5 communicating with the cold water tank 3, the first cover 5 communicating with the second cover 6, and a conveying section disposed inside the first cover 5 and the second cover 6, with both ends of the conveying section extending out of the first cover 5 and the second cover 6 respectively.

[0047] The second cover 6 has a feed inlet 7 at the end away from the first cover 5 for the extension of the conveying section.

[0048] The first cover 5 covers the top of the cold water tank 3, and the second cover 6 covers the top of the hot water tank 4. The two are connected to form a continuous protective space. The conveying part moves horizontally or inclined within this space, and both ends of the conveying part extend out of the cover to connect to the loading and unloading stations.

[0049] Mangoes enter through inlet 7, pass sequentially through hot water tank 4 and cold water tank 3, and finally exit from the outlet of the first cover 5. This prevents hot / cold water from splashing out and contaminating the workshop environment, while also preventing external impurities from falling into the treatment liquid (hot / cold water), ensuring the hygiene of the treatment process; the protective space also reduces heat / cold loss, lowering energy consumption.

[0050] In one alternative embodiment, the conveying unit includes a conveyor belt 10 disposed inside a first housing 5 and a second housing 6. The conveyor belt 10 is drivenly connected to a gear assembly disposed on the first housing 5 and the second housing 6. A plurality of clamping members 11 are disposed on the outer surface of the conveyor belt 10 for clamping mangoes 12.

[0051] The gear assembly drives the conveyor belt 10 to rotate in a cycle through meshing. The clamping member 11 moves synchronously with the conveyor belt 10 and fixes the mango 12 through an elastic clamping or snap-fit ​​structure to prevent it from sliding or falling off during the conveying process.

[0052] In one alternative embodiment, the gear assembly includes two first gears 13, which are rotatably connected to a first housing 5 and a second housing 6, respectively. The two first gears 13 are far apart from each other, and the conveyor belt 10 is sleeved on the outside of the two first gears 13 and meshes with the first gears 13. One of the first gears 13 rotates under the action of a motor.

[0053] Two fourth gears 16 are arranged above the cold water tank 3. The two fourth gears 16 are located on the same horizontal plane and are rotatably connected to the first cover 5. Two second gears 14 are arranged above the hot water tank 4. The two second gears 14 are located on the same horizontal plane and are rotatably connected to the second cover 6. Two third gears 15 are arranged between the hot water tank 4 and the cold water tank 3. The third gears 15 are located above the cold water tank 3 and the hot water tank 4. One of the third gears 15 is rotatably connected to the other third gear, and the other third gear is rotatably connected to the first cover 5. The conveyor belt 10 sequentially passes under the two second gears 14, above the two third gears 15, and below the two fourth gears 16.

[0054] A fifth gear 17 is also provided above the cold water tank 3. The fifth gear 17 is rotatably connected inside the first cover 5. The fifth gear 17 is located between one of the first gears 13 and the fourth gear 16. The conveyor belt 10 is located above the fifth gear 17, so that the conveyor belt 10 is horizontal when passing the peeling claw 18, which makes it easier for the peeling claw 18 to peel the mango.

[0055] The first gear 13 is driven to rotate, and the conveyor belt 10 moves around the gear assembly in a cycle. When the clamping member 11 moves with the conveyor belt 10 to the feeding end, it receives the mango 12 and carries the mango 12 through the second cover 6 (heat treatment) and the first cover 5 (cold treatment) in sequence. When it reaches the discharge end, it releases the mango 12 to the peeling claw 18. The continuous movement of the conveyor belt 10 realizes the automated conveying of mangoes. The clamping member 11 ensures that the mango is in a stable position during the processing and avoids deviation that may lead to insufficient processing or peeling failure.

[0056] The first gear 13 serves as the main drive wheel, driving the fourth gear 16, the second gear 14, and the third gear 15 to rotate synchronously through the meshing transmission of the conveyor belt 10. Each gear is arranged according to a set path, so that the conveyor belt 10 forms a closed loop around the hot water tank 4, the cold treatment area, and the cold water tank 3. Through the coordinated transmission of multiple gear sets, the conveyor belt 10 accurately matches the position and height of the hot water tank 4 and the cold water tank 3, ensuring that the mangoes are completely immersed in the treatment liquid, while optimizing the length of the conveying path and reducing the space occupied by the equipment.

[0057] In one alternative, multiple clamping elements 11 are respectively arranged on both sides of the conveyor belt 10. Multiple clamping elements 11 located on the same side are equally spaced along the length of the conveyor belt 10, and the clamping elements 11 are arranged vertically corresponding to the peeling claws 18.

[0058] The clamping members 11 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the conveyor belt 10 and are fixed by bolts or snap-fit. The spacing is matched with the size of the mango 12. The peeling claw 18 is installed above the discharge end of the protective part. Its position is vertically aligned with the release point of the clamping member 11. When the conveyor belt 10 moves, the clamping members 11 on both sides clamp the mango 12. The gear is located between the clamping members 11 on both sides to ensure that the mango 12 does not shake during the conveying process. When the clamping member 11 moves to directly above the peeling claw 18, the clamping member 11 holds the mango 12, and the peeling claw 18 moves downward to perform peeling.

[0059] In one alternative, the top of the second housing 6 is fixedly connected to and connected to a third housing 8, and the top of the third housing 8 is fixedly connected to and connected to a pipe 9.

[0060] The third enclosure 8 serves as the steam discharge channel for the hot water tank 4. The pipe 9 extends to the outside of the workshop or the waste gas treatment device. Utilizing the principle of hot air rising, the steam generated in the hot water tank 4 is collected through the third enclosure 8 and discharged through the pipe 9. The hot water in the hot water tank 4 is heated to generate steam, which rises into the second enclosure 6, is collected through the third enclosure 8, and is discharged to the outside through the pipe 9. This avoids the accumulation of steam in the protective part, which would lead to excessive humidity and prevent the corrosion of electrical components. At the same time, it reduces the amount of hot water evaporation and reduces water resource consumption.

[0061] In one alternative embodiment, the support unit includes a support plate 1, and the cold water tank 3 and the hot water tank 4 are both fixedly installed above the support plate 1.

[0062] The bearing plate 1 serves as the main structure of the bearing unit. It is fixed to the cold water tank 3, hot water tank 4 and other components by welding or bolting, providing a stable installation foundation. The rigid structure of the bearing plate 1 ensures that the position of each component is stable during operation, reducing the impact of vibration on the conveying accuracy and processing effect.

[0063] In one alternative, a plurality of rollers 2 are mounted on the bottom surface of the support plate 1, and the plurality of rollers 2 are distributed in an array and close to the outer edge of the support plate 1.

[0064] Roller 2 is a universal or fixed wheel, which is fixed to the bottom surface of the support plate 1 by bolts or brackets. The wheel axle is perpendicular to the support plate 1, allowing the support plate 1 to move in any direction on the horizontal plane. When the support plate 1 is pushed, the roller 2 rolls, driving the entire device to move along the ground. When it needs to be fixed, the roller 2 can be locked by a braking device, which improves the flexibility of the device, facilitates the transfer or adjustment of workstation layout between different production sites, and reduces the labor intensity of equipment installation and maintenance.

[0065] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0066] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated processing device for whole mango ice cream, characterized in that, include: Load-bearing section, conveying section, heat treatment section, cold treatment section, protection section; The heat treatment section and the cold treatment section are both located above the support section, and the heat treatment section and the cold treatment section are arranged side by side. The conveying part is disposed above the heat treatment part and the cold treatment part. The mango (12) is fixed on the conveying part and passes through the heat treatment part and the cold treatment part in sequence. When the mango (12) passes through the heat treatment part and the cold treatment part, it extends into the heat treatment part and the cold treatment part. The protective part is located on the outside of the conveying part; The cold treatment section is provided with a peeling claw (18) on the side away from the heat treatment section for peeling the whole mango (12).

2. The automated processing device for whole mango ice cream according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat treatment section includes a hot water tank (4), which is fixedly installed above the support section. A heating component is provided inside the hot water tank (4), or the hot water tank (4) is connected to a hot water circulation component.

3. The automated processing device for whole mango ice cream according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cold treatment unit includes a cold water tank (3), which is fixedly installed above the support unit. The cold water tank (3) is equipped with a refrigeration component, or the cold water tank (3) is connected to a cold water circulation component.

4. The automated processing device for whole mango ice cream according to claim 3, characterized in that: The protective part includes a second cover (6) fixed to the top of the hot water tank (4), a first cover (5) fixed to one side of the second cover (6), the first cover (5) fixed to the top of the cold water tank (3), the second cover (6) communicating with the hot water tank (4), the first cover (5) communicating with the cold water tank (3), the first cover (5) communicating with the second cover (6), and the conveying part disposed inside the first cover (5) and the second cover (6), with both ends of the conveying part extending out of the first cover (5) and the second cover (6) respectively.

5. The automated mango whole fruit ice cream processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The conveying unit includes a conveyor belt (10), which is disposed inside the first cover (5) and the second cover (6). The conveyor belt (10) is connected to a gear assembly, which is disposed on the first cover (5) and the second cover (6). A plurality of clamping members (11) are disposed on the outer surface of the conveyor belt (10), and the clamping members (11) are used to clamp the mango (12).

6. The automated mango whole fruit ice cream processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The gear assembly includes two first gears (13), which are rotatably connected to the first cover (5) and the second cover (6) respectively. The two first gears (13) are far apart from each other. The conveyor belt (10) is sleeved on the outside of the two first gears (13) and meshes with the first gears (13). One of the first gears (13) rotates under the action of the motor. Two fourth gears (16) are provided above the cold water tank (3). The two fourth gears (16) are located on the same horizontal plane and are rotatably connected to the first cover (5). Two second gears (14) are provided above the hot water tank (4). The two second gears (14) are located on the same horizontal plane and are rotatably connected to the second cover (6). Two third gears (15) are provided between the hot water tank (4) and the cold water tank (3). The third gears (15) are located above the cold water tank (3) and the hot water tank (4). One of the third gears (15) is rotatably connected to the first cover (5), and the other third gear (15) is rotatably connected to the first cover (5). The conveyor belt (10) sequentially passes under the two second gears (14), above the two third gears (15), and below the two fourth gears (16).

7. The automated processing device for whole mango ice cream according to claim 5, characterized in that: Multiple clamping members (11) are respectively disposed on both sides of the conveyor belt (10). Multiple clamping members (11) located on the same side are equally spaced along the length direction of the conveyor belt (10). The clamping members (11) and the peeling claws (18) are disposed vertically in correspondence.

8. The automated processing device for whole mango ice cream according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top end of the second cover (6) is fixedly connected to and connected to a third cover (8), and the top end of the third cover (8) is fixedly connected to and connected to a pipe (9).

9. The automated processing device for whole mango ice cream according to claim 3, characterized in that: The supporting part includes a supporting plate (1), and the cold water tank (3) and the hot water tank (4) are both fixedly installed above the supporting plate (1).

10. The automated processing device for whole mango ice cream according to claim 9, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the support plate (1) is equipped with a plurality of rollers (2), which are arranged in an array and close to the outer edge of the support plate (1).

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