Cutting system, camote forming machine and forming method thereof

Abstract

The present application relates to cutting system, taro round forming machine and its forming method, relate to cutting equipment technical field, including feeding system, cutting feed system, cutting device, rack, conveying system, several powder spraying systems and anti-sticking knife elastic system, the feeding system is installed on the cutting feed system, the end of the cutting feed system is provided with cutting feed hole, the cutting device is located at the end of the cutting feed system, and the blade of the cutting device is attached to the cutting feed hole, the conveying system is located below the cutting device, the powder spraying system is located above the conveying system, the anti-sticking knife elastic system includes elastic plate, multiple suction cups and air cylinder, the elastic plate is bent, the elastic plate is located at the back side of the blade of the cutting device towards the cutting feed hole, the elastic plate is swingly installed on the blade, multiple suction cups are installed on the elastic plate, a gas pipe joint is arranged on the suction cup, the air cylinder is installed on the blade, the piston rod of the air cylinder is connected with the elastic plate, and the particle integrity and production continuity are guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cutting equipment technology, and in particular to a cutting system, a taro ball forming machine, and a forming method thereof. Background Technology

[0002] This invention relates to the field of cutting equipment technology, and more particularly to a cutting system for cutting soft, highly viscous strip-shaped materials. In industries such as food, chemicals, building materials, and daily necessities, it is often necessary to cut continuously extruded soft, viscous materials such as dough, minced meat, candy blanks, ceramic blanks, and soap bars into granular products. Traditional cutting methods often employ manual labor or simple rotating blades, which are inefficient and lack precision. Therefore, automatic cutting equipment has been adopted, typically using a reciprocating cutter in conjunction with an extrusion feed hole to achieve continuous cutting.

[0003] However, due to the high adhesiveness of the material, particles easily adhere to the blade surface after cutting and cannot be removed on their own. The gradual accumulation of these adhering substances leads to incomplete cutting shapes and uneven cross-sections in subsequent cuts, and may even increase resistance, causing the blade to jam. This forces the equipment to be stopped frequently for cleaning, severely restricting production efficiency and reliability.

[0004] To address the problem of blade sticking, existing technologies have proposed several solutions. For example, coating the blade surface with an anti-stick coating or spraying lubricant, but the coating is prone to wear and the lubricant may contaminate the material; mechanical scraping with a scraper or brush plate is used, but this can easily damage soft materials and accelerate blade wear; air blowing or vibration is used to assist in removal, but air blowing can easily cause lightweight materials to scatter, and vibration has limited effectiveness on highly viscous materials.

[0005] Furthermore, existing cutting equipment often uses crank-connecting rod or cylinder direct drive for blade operation, resulting in insufficient synchronization between cutting and extrusion. Additionally, the blades lack active material discharge after cutting, further exacerbating adhesion buildup. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a cutting system that can effectively remove adhering materials from the blades while ensuring cutting accuracy and continuity, thereby improving equipment operational stability and product quality. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To overcome the technical defects of existing technologies, this invention provides a cutting system, a taro ball forming machine and a forming method thereof, which effectively prevents sticking to the blade and ensures complete cutting and production continuity.

[0007] The technical solution adopted in this invention is: A cutting system is mounted on a frame and is adapted to a cutting feed system. The cutting system includes a cutting device and an anti-sticking blade elastic system. The cutting feed system has a cutting feed hole at its end. The cutting device is located at the end of the cutting feed system and includes a blade, a slider, and a cam drive assembly. The cam drive assembly is mounted on the frame, the slider is slidably mounted on the frame, and the blade is fixedly mounted on the slider. The output end of the cam drive assembly is connected to the slider, and the blade of the cutting device is fitted against the cutting feed hole. The anti-sticking blade elastic system includes an elastic plate, multiple suction cups, and a cylinder. The elastic plate is bent and located on the back side of the cutting device facing the cutting feed hole. The elastic plate is oscillatingly mounted on the blade. Multiple suction cups are mounted on the elastic plate and have air pipe connectors. The cylinder is mounted on the blade, and the piston rod of the cylinder is connected to the elastic plate.

[0008] The taro ball forming machine uses a cutting system, including a feeding system, a cutting and feeding system, a frame, a conveying system, and several powder-sprinkling systems. The cutting and feeding system, the conveying system, and the powder-sprinkling system are all installed on the frame. The feeding system is installed on the cutting and feeding system, and the output end of the feeding system is connected to the input end of the cutting and feeding system. The conveying system is located below the cutting device, and the powder-sprinkling system is located above the conveying system.

[0009] Preferably, the feeding system includes a pair of conveying rollers, the surface of which is provided with straight tooth patterns, the conveying rollers are rotatably mounted on the cutting feeding system, and the two conveying rollers rotate in opposite directions.

[0010] Preferably, the cutting and feeding system includes a screw feeding mechanism, and each of the cutting and feeding holes is disposed at the end of the screw feeding mechanism, and the cutting and feeding holes are arranged equidistantly along a straight line.

[0011] Preferably, the cam drive assembly includes a drive cam and a connecting rod. The drive cam is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor, one end of the connecting rod contacts the contour surface of the drive cam, and the other end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the slider.

[0012] Preferably, the conveying system includes a belt conveyor, which is disposed below the cutting device.

[0013] Preferably, the powdering system includes a powdering hopper, a powdering chamber, a partition, multiple powdering holes, and a powdering roller. The powdering chamber is located below the powdering hopper. The partition is disposed between the powdering hopper and the powdering chamber. A narrow slit is provided on the partition. Each of the powdering holes is located at the bottom of the powdering chamber. The powdering roller is rotatably disposed within the powdering chamber.

[0014] Preferably, the elastic plate is a spring steel plate, the elastic plate has a spring plate and a tilting plate, the bending angle of the spring plate and the tilting plate is 150° to 170°, the spring plate is attached to the surface of the blade; the number of suction cups is 2 to 6, which are evenly distributed along the length of the spring plate; the piston rod of the cylinder presses down on the tilting plate, and the blade is provided with limiting posts on both sides, the limiting posts being locked between the spring plate and the tilting plate.

[0015] The forming method of a taro ball forming machine includes the following steps: S1: The dough is fed into the feeding system, so that the dough enters the cutting and feeding system through the feeding system; S2: Start the cutting and feeding system so that the dough flows out continuously from the cutting and feeding hole to form strip-shaped dough blanks; S3: Activate the negative pressure generating device in the anti-sticking blade elastic system, and draw air from each of the suction cups through the air pipe connector, so that the elastic plate adheres to the back side of the blade under negative pressure. S4: Drive the blade of the cutting device to slide relative to the cutting feed hole to cut the strip-shaped dough into taro ball particles; S5: After the blade completes the cutting, the cylinder is activated, causing the piston rod of the cylinder to extend and push the elastic plate, causing the elastic plate to undergo elastic deformation. The adhesion between the elastic plate and the blade is broken, and the elastic plate bounces away from the blade, thereby knocking off the taro ball particles adhering to the blade. S6: The knocked-down taro ball particles fall into the conveying system and are conveyed through the conveying system; S7: During the conveying process of the conveying system, powder is sprinkled onto the surface of the taro ball particles through the powdering system.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are: The cutting and feeding system, conveying system, cutting device, and powdering system are all mounted on the frame. The feeding system is installed on the cutting and feeding system, and the output end of the feeding system is connected to the input end of the cutting and feeding system. The cutting and feeding system has a cutting and feeding hole at its end. The cutting and feeding system adopts a screw feeding method to extrude the dough into continuous strips. The cutting device is located at the end of the cutting and feeding system, and the blade of the cutting device is set close to the cutting and feeding hole to facilitate timely cutting of the output dough and ensure accurate cutting position. The conveying system is located below the cutting device to receive the cut taro ball particles. The powdering system is located above the conveying system and completes the powdering operation during the conveying process.

[0017] The anti-sticking blade elastic system includes an elastic plate, multiple suction cups, and a cylinder. It elastically knocks off taro balls from the blade, achieving an anti-sticking function. The elastic plate is bent to facilitate controllable elastic deformation. Located on the back side of the cutting device's blade facing the cutting feed hole—the side where taro balls might adhere—the elastic plate allows the taro balls to bounce downwards. The elastic plate is oscillatingly mounted on the blade, providing a pivot point and allowing for elastic oscillation. Multiple suction cups are mounted on the elastic plate to adhere it to the blade. Each suction cup has an air pipe connector for connecting to an external negative pressure source. The cylinder is mounted on the blade, providing the driving force to push the elastic plate. The cylinder's piston rod is connected to the elastic plate; the piston's extension and retraction control the elastic plate's deformation, storing energy until the suction cups can no longer hold the blade. The elastic potential energy of the elastic plate is released instantaneously, causing the plate to immediately deflect downwards, knocking the taro balls off. This effectively prevents taro balls from sticking to the blade, ensuring particle integrity and production continuity, and effectively improving finished product yield and equipment operational stability. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the taro ball forming machine.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation location of the cutting system.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the powder-spreading system.

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting system structure.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Feeding system; 2. Cutting and feeding system; 21. Cutting and feeding port; 3. Cutting device; 31. Blade; 311. Sealing plate; 312. Limiting post; 32. Slider; 33. Cam drive assembly; 331. Drive cam; 332. Connecting rod; 4. Rack; 5. Conveying system; 6. Powder spreading system; 61. Powder spreading hopper; 62. Powder spreading chamber; 63. Baffle; 631. Narrow slit; 65. Powder spreading hole; 66. Powder spreading roller; 7. Anti-sticking blade elastic system; 71. Elastic plate; 711. Material spring plate; 712. Tilt plate; 72. Suction cup; 73. Cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings: like Figure 1 — Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment provides a cutting system, which is mounted on the frame 4 and is adapted to use with the cutting and feeding system 2. The cutting system includes a cutting device 3 and an anti-sticking blade elastic system 7. The cutting and feeding system 2 has a cutting and feeding hole 21 at its end. The cutting and feeding system 2 adopts a screw feeding method to extrude the dough into continuous strips. The cutting device 3 is located at the end of the cutting and feeding system 2. The cutting device 3 includes a blade 31, a slider 32, and a cam drive assembly 33. The cam drive assembly 33 is mounted on the frame 4, and the slider 32 is slidably mounted on the frame 4. The blade 31 is fixedly installed on the slider 32. The blade 31 moves synchronously with the slider 32. The slider 32 is slidably installed on the frame 4 via the slide rail to ensure accurate linear guidance. The output end of the cam drive assembly 33 is connected to the slider 32. The cam drive assembly 33 generates power to drive the slider 32. By driving the slider 32 to reciprocate, the blade 31 reciprocates. The blade 31 fits against the outlet of the cutting feed hole 21 to complete the continuous cutting action. The blade 31 of the cutting device 3 is fitted against the cutting feed hole 21 to facilitate timely cutting of the outflowing blank and ensure accurate cutting position.

[0025] The anti-sticking blade elastic system 7 includes an elastic plate 71, multiple suction cups 72, and a cylinder 73. The elastic plate 71 is used to knock off the taro balls on the blade 31 using its own elasticity, thus achieving the anti-sticking function. The elastic plate 71 is bent to facilitate controllable elastic deformation. The elastic plate 71 is located on the back side of the blade 31 of the cutting device 3 facing the cutting feed hole 21. This side is where the taro balls may stick to the blade 31, making it easier for the elastic plate 71 to bounce the taro balls downwards. The elastic plate 71 is oscillatingly mounted on the blade 31, providing a pivot point for rotation and allowing elastic oscillation. Multiple suction cups 72 are mounted on the elastic plate 71 to attract the elastic plate 71 and make it adhere to the blade 31. Equipped with an air pipe connector for connecting to an external negative pressure source, the cylinder 73 is mounted on the blade 31, providing the driving force to push the elastic plate 71. The piston rod of the cylinder 73 is connected to the elastic plate 71, and the deformation of the elastic plate 71 is controlled by the extension and retraction of the piston to achieve energy storage. When the suction cup 72 can no longer hold the blade 31, the elastic potential energy of the elastic plate 71 is released instantaneously, and the elastic plate 71 immediately deflects downward, knocking the taro ball off. This ensures the integrity of the taro ball cutting and the continuity of production, effectively improving the yield of finished products and the stability of equipment operation. It is worth noting that this cutting system can not only be used to cut food products including taro balls, but also to cut soft and sticky strip products such as soap bars and ceramic clay strips.

[0026] The taro ball forming machine uses a cutting system, including a feeding system 1, a cutting and feeding system 2, a frame 4, a conveying system 5, and several powder-sprinkling systems 6. The cutting and feeding system 2, the conveying system 5, and the powder-sprinkling systems 6 are all installed on the frame 4. The feeding system 1 is installed on the cutting and feeding system 2, and the output end of the feeding system 1 is connected to the input end of the cutting and feeding system 2 to achieve seamless material transfer. The conveying system 5 is located below the cutting device 3 and receives the cut taro ball particles. The powder-sprinkling systems 6 are located above the conveying system 5 and complete the powder-sprinkling operation during the conveying process.

[0027] Specifically, the feeding system 1 includes a pair of conveying rollers that clamp and convey materials by relative rotation. The surface of the conveying rollers is provided with straight toothed texture to increase the friction coefficient and prevent slippage. The conveying rollers are rotatably mounted on the cutting and feeding system 2 and move synchronously with the cutting and feeding system 2. The two conveying rollers rotate in opposite directions and achieve equal speed and opposite rotation through meshing gears. One of the conveying rollers is connected to a motor to clamp and push the materials, realize material input, and ensure uniform and continuous feeding.

[0028] Specifically, the cutting and feeding system 2 includes a screw feeding mechanism, which generates extrusion thrust through screw rotation. Several cutting and feeding holes 21 are set at the end of the screw feeding mechanism to achieve continuous feeding. The several cutting and feeding holes 21 are arranged equidistantly along a straight line to make the width of the extruded strip blank consistent, achieve uniform extrusion, and ensure the stability of subsequent cutting dimensions.

[0029] Specifically, the cam drive assembly 33 includes a drive cam 331 and a connecting rod 332. The drive cam 331 is rotatably mounted on the frame 4, converting the rotational motion of the drive cam 331 into the reciprocating linear motion of the slider 32. The drive cam 331 is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor provided on the frame 4, providing a rotational power source. One end of the connecting rod 332 contacts the contour surface of the drive cam 331 and moves up and down with the contour of the drive cam 331. The other end of the connecting rod 332 is fixedly connected to the slider 32, driving the slider 32 to slide up and down, realizing the lifting and lowering of the slider 32, and controlling the blade 31 to cut.

[0030] Specifically, the conveying system 5 includes a belt conveyor, which smoothly transports the taro balls using a belt. The belt conveyor is located below the cutting device 3, which catches the falling taro ball particles and sends out the cut taro balls, realizing automatic discharge to the next work station for cooking.

[0031] Specifically, the powder-spreading system 6 includes a powder-spreading hopper 61, a powder-spreading chamber 62, a partition 63, multiple powder-spreading holes 65, and a powder-spreading roller 66, forming a complete powder-spreading unit. The powder-spreading chamber 62 is located below the powder-spreading hopper 61 and receives the powder falling from the hopper 61. The partition 63 is located between the powder-spreading hopper 61 and the powder-spreading chamber 62 to control the powder flow rate. A narrow slit 631 is provided on the partition 63 so that the powder can evenly enter the powder-spreading chamber 62 through the slit 631. Multiple powder-spreading holes 65 are located at the bottom of the powder-spreading chamber 62 as powder-spreading outlets. The powder-spreading roller 66 is rotatably disposed in the powder-spreading chamber 62 and evenly throws out the powder by rotating, sprinkling the powder on the cut taro balls to prevent sticking and enhance the flavor.

[0032] Specifically, the elastic plate 71 is a spring steel plate with excellent elastic recovery capability. The elastic plate 71 has an integrally formed spring plate 711 and a lifting plate 712, forming a bending structure to store elastic force. The bending angles of the spring plate 711 and the lifting plate 712 are 150°, 160°, or 170° to provide a suitable elastic stroke. The spring plate 711 conforms to the surface of the blade 31 for close adhesion during adsorption. The number of suction cups 72 is 2, 4, or 6, ensuring uniform distribution of adsorption force. They are evenly distributed along the length of the spring plate 711, avoiding... To avoid localized stress concentration, the piston rod of cylinder 73 presses down on the lifting plate 712, applying pressure to trigger elastic release. The installation method of the elastic plate 71 and the blade 31 is as follows: both sides of the blade 31 are provided with sealing plates 311, and the sealing plates 311 are provided with limiting posts 312 to limit the excessive displacement of the elastic plate 71. The limiting posts 312 are stuck between the elastic plate 711 and the lifting plate 712 to ensure reliable limiting. When the piston rod of cylinder 73 presses down on the lifting plate 712, the lifting plate 712 bounces the taro balls down, avoiding adhesion, effectively removing the residue of the blade 31, and ensuring continuous production.

[0033] The forming method of a taro ball forming machine includes the following steps: S1: Feed the dough into the feeding system 1, so that the dough enters the cutting and feeding system 2 through the feeding system 1; S2: Start the cutting and feeding system 2 to make the dough flow out continuously from the cutting and feeding hole 21 to form strip-shaped dough pieces; S3: Activate the negative pressure generating device in the anti-sticking blade elastic system 7 to generate the negative pressure required for adsorption. Draw air from multiple suction cups 72 through the air pipe connector so that the suction cups 72 firmly adsorb the elastic plate 71. Under the action of negative pressure, the elastic plate 71 adheres to the back side of the blade 31, ensuring that the elastic plate 71 does not interfere with the movement of the blade 31 during cutting. S4: The blade 31 of the drive cutting device 3 slides relative to the cutting feed hole 21 to cut the strip-shaped dough into taro ball particles; S5: After the blade 31 completes the cutting, the cylinder 73 is activated to trigger the elastic release action, causing the piston rod of the cylinder 73 to extend and push the elastic plate 71, causing the elastic plate 71 to undergo elastic deformation and store elastic potential energy. The adhesion between the elastic plate 71 and the blade 31 is broken, releasing the adsorption constraint. The elastic plate 71 bounces away from the blade 31, releasing the elastic potential energy to generate a striking force, thereby knocking off the taro ball particles adhering to the blade 31, thoroughly removing the adhering particles, and avoiding accumulation that affects the next cutting. S6: The knocked-down taro ball particles fall into the conveying system 5, which smoothly receives the fallen particles and transports them through the conveying system 5 to the powdering area. S7: During the conveying process of the conveying system 5, the powder is sprinkled onto the surface of the taro ball particles by the powdering system 6 to achieve uniform powder coating and improve the appearance and taste of the product.

[0034] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles and main features of the present invention, as well as its advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from its spirit and scope. All such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed, which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cutting system, wherein the cutting system is mounted on a frame and is compatible with a cutting and feeding system, characterized in that, The cutting system includes a cutting device and an anti-sticking blade elastic system. The cutting feeding system has a cutting feeding hole at its end. The cutting device is located at the end of the cutting feeding system and includes a blade, a slider, and a cam drive assembly. The cam drive assembly is mounted on the frame, the slider is slidably mounted on the frame, and the blade is fixedly mounted on the slider. The output end of the cam drive assembly is connected to the slider, and the blade of the cutting device is fitted against the cutting feeding hole. The anti-sticking blade elastic system includes an elastic plate, multiple suction cups, and a cylinder. The elastic plate is bent and located on the back side of the cutting device facing the cutting feeding hole. The elastic plate is oscillatingly mounted on the blade. Multiple suction cups are mounted on the elastic plate, and each suction cup has an air pipe connector. The cylinder is mounted on the blade, and the piston rod of the cylinder is connected to the elastic plate.

2. A taro ball forming machine, using the cutting system described in claim 1, characterized in that, It includes a feeding system, a cutting and feeding system, a frame, a conveying system, and several powder-spreading systems. The cutting and feeding system, the conveying system, and the powder-spreading system are all installed on the frame. The feeding system is installed on the cutting and feeding system, and the output end of the feeding system is connected to the input end of the cutting and feeding system. The conveying system is located below the cutting device, and the powder-spreading system is located above the conveying system.

3. The taro ball forming machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding system includes a pair of conveying rollers, the surface of which is provided with straight tooth patterns. The conveying rollers are rotatably mounted on the cutting and feeding system, and the two conveying rollers rotate in opposite directions.

4. The taro ball forming machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cutting and feeding system includes a screw feeding mechanism, and each of the cutting and feeding holes is located at the end of the screw feeding mechanism and is arranged equidistantly along a straight line.

5. The taro ball forming machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cam drive assembly includes a drive cam and a connecting rod. The drive cam is connected to the output shaft of a drive motor. One end of the connecting rod contacts the contour surface of the drive cam, and the other end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the slider.

6. The taro ball forming machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The conveying system includes a belt conveyor, which is located below the cutting device.

7. The taro ball forming machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The powder-spreading system includes a powder-spreading hopper, a powder-spreading chamber, a partition, multiple powder-spreading holes, and a powder-spreading roller. The powder-spreading chamber is located below the powder-spreading hopper. The partition is disposed between the powder-spreading hopper and the powder-spreading chamber. A narrow slit is provided on the partition. Each of the powder-spreading holes is located at the bottom of the powder-spreading chamber. The powder-spreading roller is rotatably disposed within the powder-spreading chamber.

8. The taro ball forming machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic plate is a spring steel plate, and the elastic plate has a spring plate and a lifting plate. The bending angle of the spring plate and the lifting plate is 150° to 170°. The spring plate is attached to the surface of the blade. The number of suction cups is 2 to 6, and they are evenly distributed along the length of the spring plate. The piston rod of the cylinder presses down on the lifting plate. Limiting posts are provided on both sides of the blade, and the limiting posts are stuck between the spring plate and the lifting plate.

9. A forming method for a taro ball forming machine, using the taro ball forming machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1: The dough is fed into the feeding system, so that the dough enters the cutting and feeding system through the feeding system; S2: Start the cutting and feeding system so that the dough flows out continuously from the cutting and feeding hole to form strip-shaped dough pieces; S3: Activate the negative pressure generating device in the anti-sticking blade elastic system, and draw air from each of the suction cups through the air pipe connector, so that the elastic plate adheres to the back side of the blade under negative pressure. S4: Drive the blade of the cutting device to slide relative to the cutting feed hole to cut the strip-shaped dough into taro ball particles; S5: After the blade completes the cutting, the cylinder is activated, causing the piston rod of the cylinder to extend and push the elastic plate, causing the elastic plate to undergo elastic deformation. The adhesion between the elastic plate and the blade is broken, and the elastic plate bounces away from the blade, thereby knocking off the taro ball particles adhering to the blade. S6: The knocked-down taro ball particles fall into the conveying system and are conveyed through the conveying system; S7: During the conveying process of the conveying system, powder is sprinkled onto the surface of the taro ball particles through the powdering system.

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