Stem cutting equipment

Abstract

This invention provides a stem-cutting device for automated processing of eggplant wrappers and tubes. The stem-cutting device utilizes a stem-cutting mechanism, a material conveying mechanism, and a drive control system. Through the coordinated action of a toothed rotating cutter, a large annular roller cutter, a drum, and a feeding and tensioning unit, it can simultaneously stack materials during the eggplant wrapper and tube processing, improving the stem-cutting effect and facilitating disassembly, replacement, or maintenance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of mechanical equipment technology, and specifically to a cutting device. Background Technology

[0002] Patent document CN108142981A discloses a cigar wrapper and stem removal device. However, during its application, it was found that the device was prone to slipping during the removal of leaf stems, resulting in poor stem cutting performance. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a stem-cutting device that can improve the stem-cutting effect during the processing of eggplant wrappers and tubes.

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0005] This invention provides a stem-cutting device 1, characterized in that it includes a frame and a stem-cutting mechanism, a material conveying mechanism and a drive control system disposed on the frame;

[0006] The stem-cutting mechanism includes a first stem-cutting unit and a second stem-cutting unit; the first stem-cutting unit includes a roller and a large annular roller cutter, the large annular roller cutter being sleeved in the middle of the roller; the large annular roller cutter includes a double-edged roller cutter and a U-shaped protrusion; the double-edged roller cutter is provided with a U-shaped protrusion mounting position and a stem-receiving groove, the double-edged roller cutter is used to cut the main stem area of ​​the blade, and the U-shaped protrusion is used to reinforce the "U-shaped" area where the main stem is located during the cutting;

[0007] The second cutting unit includes a rotating cutting board, a cutting board seat, and a first drive shaft. The cutting board seat is sleeved on the first drive shaft, and the rotating cutting board is sleeved on the cutting board seat. The rotating cutting board has a toothed blade ring, and the diameter of the toothed blade ring gradually increases towards the cutting edge. The rotating cutting board matches the annular large roller cutter to form a cutting shear structure.

[0008] The material conveying mechanism includes a feeding and tensioning unit, which includes a multi-stage drive roller and a pressure belt. The pressure belt forms a closed-loop blade flattening structure around the roller and the multi-stage drive roller.

[0009] The drive control system is connected to the shearing mechanism and the material conveying mechanism respectively.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second cutting unit has two sets of rotating cutting tools and cutting tool seats, which are matched with the double-edged hobbing cutter.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second cutting unit further includes a second drive shaft and a locking sleeve, wherein the first drive shaft and the second drive shaft form a detachable connection structure through the locking sleeve.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second cutting unit further includes a disc spring washer disposed in the gap between the rotating cutting board and the cutting board seat.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second cutting unit further includes a rolling assembly;

[0014] The rolling assembly includes a first connecting post, a first swing arm, and a rolling block. The rolling block is sleeved on the middle region of the first connecting post and is correspondingly matched with the rotating knife. The first swing arm is connected to the drive control system, and the first connecting post passes through one end of the first swing arm.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first swing arm includes a first swing arm body, a first pressure block, and a first tension spring pin. The first pressure block is disposed at one end of the first swing arm body to form a detachable press-fit structure of a first connecting post, and the first tension spring pin is sleeved at the other end of the first swing arm body to form a buffer limiting structure.

[0016] In some embodiments, the second stalk trimming unit further includes a stalk shovel assembly;

[0017] The shovel assembly includes a second connecting post, a second swing arm, and a strip-shaped shovel blade. The strip-shaped shovel blade is disposed on the second connecting post and extends into the shovel receiving groove. The second swing arm is connected to the gear transmission assembly, and the second connecting post passes through one end of the second swing arm.

[0018] In some embodiments, a waste stalk collection component and / or a waste bin are also included;

[0019] The waste stalk collection assembly includes a feeding trough and a wheeled waste stalk box. The feeding plate of the feeding trough corresponds to the strip shovel and extends at an incline into the wheeled waste stalk box.

[0020] The waste stalk box is located below the large annular roller cutter.

[0021] In some embodiments, the drive control system includes a motor, multi-stage transmission gears, a transmission belt, a transmission shaft assembly, and a foot-operated feeding control mechanism.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are:

[0023] The stem-cutting device of this invention, through the coordinated control of a stem-cutting mechanism, a material conveying mechanism, and a drive control system, relies on the synergistic action of a toothed rotating cutter, a large annular roller, a drum, and a feeding and tensioning unit to simultaneously stack materials during the processing of eggplant wrappers and sleeves, thereby improving the stem-cutting effect. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the stalk cutting device.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the blade cutting path.

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the cutting device from one angle.

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the partial cooperation structure of the double-blade shearing module and the material picking and stacking module.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the blade assembly structure of a double-edged hobbing cutter.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission structure of the rotating knife-handling assembly after the locking sleeve has been removed.

[0030] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of the side where the locking sleeve of the rotating knife and chopping board assembly is located. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description of the application will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Embodiments of the application are illustrated in the drawings. However, the application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application will be thorough and complete. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. It should be noted that when an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or connected to the other element through an intermediary element.

[0032] like Figure 1 and 3 As shown, one embodiment of the stem-cutting device includes a frame and a stem-cutting mechanism, a material conveying mechanism, and a drive control system mounted on the frame.

[0033] In this embodiment, the frame is formed by two side support plates, a top cover, a front workbench 11, a front feeding observation frame 12, and a rear openable door 13. This frame structure facilitates the installation of a foot-operated feeding control mechanism, a stalk-cutting mechanism, a feeding tensioning unit, and a waste stalk and waste material collection device, achieving efficient utilization of compact space.

[0034] In this embodiment, the stem-cutting mechanism includes a first stem-cutting unit and a second stem-cutting unit 120. The first stem-cutting unit includes a roller 111 and a large annular roller cutter 112. The second stem-cutting unit includes a rotating cutter assembly 121, a rolling assembly 122, and a stem-scraping assembly 123.

[0035] Please combine further Figure 4 Specifically, the roller 111 includes a roller ring for adjusting the running path of the pressure belt and chucks respectively disposed on both sides of the roller ring. The roller ring and the two chucks cooperate to form a cylindrical structure. Preferably, the roller ring is composed of multiple roller ring plates, which are fixed by screws, and the detachable configuration facilitates replacement.

[0036] Please combine further Figure 5 A large annular cutter 112 is fitted onto the middle of the roller 111. Preferably, the large annular cutter 112 includes a double-edged cutter and a U-shaped protrusion. The double-edged cutter has a U-shaped protrusion mounting position and a narrow groove for connecting the blade. The double-edged cutter is used to cut the main blade area, and the U-shaped protrusion is used to reinforce the "U-shaped" area where the main blade is located during cutting. Preferably, from the direction near the mounting section to the original direction away from the mounting section, the longitudinal dimension of the U-shaped cutting section of the U-shaped protrusion gradually decreases until it smoothly transitions with the cutting section of the double-edged cutter, ensuring that... Figure 2 The cutting effect.

[0037] Specifically, please combine further Figure 4 , 6 7. The rotating cutter assembly 121 includes a rotating cutter, a cutter holder, a first drive shaft 1212, a second drive shaft 1213, a locking sleeve 1215, and related accessories. The cutter holder is fitted onto the first drive shaft 1212. The rotating cutter is fitted onto the cutter holder, and the rotating cutter has a toothed blade ring with a diameter that gradually increases towards the cutting edge. The rotating cutter is matched with a large annular roller cutter 112 to form a cutting shear structure. There are two sets of rotating cutters and cutter holders, matched with the large annular roller cutter 112, to prevent slippage during cutting and improve the cutting effect.

[0038] Preferably, the first drive shaft 1212 and the second drive shaft 1213 form a detachable connection structure through the locking sleeve 1215, which facilitates maintenance and replacement. More preferably, the rotating knife-handling assembly also includes a disc spring washer, which is disposed in the gap between the rotating knife-handling arm and the knife-handling arm seat.

[0039] Specifically, the rolling assembly 122 includes a first connecting post, a first swing arm, a rolling block, and related fittings. The rolling block is fitted onto the middle region of the first connecting post and is correspondingly matched with a rotating cutter and a connecting slot. The first swing arm is connected to the drive control system, and the first connecting post passes through one end of the first swing arm.

[0040] Preferably, the first swing arm includes a first swing arm body, a first pressure block, and a first tension spring pin. The first pressure block is disposed at one end of the first swing arm body to form a detachable press-fit structure of the first connecting post, and the first tension spring pin is sleeved at the other end of the first swing arm body to form a buffer limiting structure.

[0041] Specifically, the shovel assembly 123 includes a second connecting post, a second swing arm, a strip blade, and related fittings. The strip blade is mounted on the second connecting post and extends into the narrow groove of the shovel. The second swing arm is connected to the drive control system, and the second connecting post passes through one end of the second swing arm.

[0042] Preferably, the second swing arm includes a second swing arm body, a second pressure block, and a second tension spring pin. The second pressure block is disposed at one end of the second swing arm body to form a detachable press-fit structure for the second connecting post, and the second tension spring pin is sleeved at the other end of the second swing arm body to form a buffer limiting structure.

[0043] In this embodiment, the material conveying mechanism includes a feeding tensioning unit 210, a stacking and picking unit 220, and a waste collection module.

[0044] Specifically, the feeding tensioning unit 210 includes multi-stage drive rollers and a pressure belt. The pressure belt wraps around the roller 111 and the multi-stage drive rollers to form a C-shaped closed-loop blade flattening structure.

[0045] Specifically, the stacking and picking unit 220 is equipped with a swing arm pressure roller assembly and a picking roller assembly, which facilitates automatic control of the number of stacked pieces and allows for manual control of the removal of stacked materials.

[0046] Specifically, the waste collection module includes a waste stalk collection component and a waste bin. The waste stalk collection component includes a feeding chute 231 and a wheeled, hand-pushable waste stalk bin 232. The feeding plate and receiving shovel of the feeding chute correspond to the strip-shaped shovel and extend obliquely into the wheeled, hand-pushable waste stalk bin 232. The front workbench 11 and the wheeled, hand-pushable waste stalk bin 232 are arranged in a front-to-back configuration. The wheeled, hand-pushable waste stalk bin 232 is located below the openable door 13, assisting in forming a barrier structure. The waste bin is located below the annular large roller cutter 112 of the roller 111 and is configured corresponding to the U-shaped protruding working area.

[0047] In this embodiment, the drive control system includes a motor, multi-stage transmission gears, a transmission belt, a transmission shaft assembly, a foot-operated feeding control mechanism 310, an electrical control box 321, and a display operator 322. The electrical control box 321 and the display operator 322 are respectively located on both sides of the frame, preferably with the display operator 322 located on the right-hand side for manual operation. The electrical control box is equipped with heat sinks for efficient heat dissipation.

[0048] Among them, the foot-operated feeding control mechanism is linked with the feeding tensioning unit and the shearing mechanism, which facilitates efficient manual control of the blade feeding rhythm and ensures worker safety.

[0049] When applied to the automated processing of eggplant wrappers and tubes, the stem-cutting device of this invention can improve the automated processing of eggplant wrappers and tubes, avoid problems such as slippage during cutting, ensure the stem-cutting effect, and facilitate disassembly, maintenance or replacement.

[0050] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A topping apparatus, characterized in that The device comprises a frame, a stem cutting mechanism, a material conveying mechanism and a driving control system arranged on the frame. The stem cutting mechanism comprises a first cutting unit and a second cutting unit. The first cutting unit comprises a roller and an annular large cutter, the annular large cutter is sleeved on the middle part of the roller. The annular large cutter comprises a double-blade cutter and a U-shaped protrusion. The double-blade cutter is provided with a U-shaped protrusion mounting position and a stem receiving groove. The double-blade cutter is used for cutting the main stem area of the leaf blade.

2. The trimming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The U-shaped protrusion is used for strengthening the "U-shaped" area where the main stem of the cutting part is located.

3. The trim apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The second cutting unit comprises a rotating cutter, a cutter seat and a first transmission shaft.

4. The trim apparatus of claim 1 wherein, The cutter seat is sleeved on the first transmission shaft.

5. The trimming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The rotating cutter is sleeved on the cutter seat. The rotating cutter has a tooth-groove-shaped cutter blade ring belt.

6. The trim apparatus of claim 5 wherein, The diameter of the tooth-groove-shaped cutter blade ring belt gradually expands towards the blade edge end.

7. The trim apparatus of claim 5 wherein, The rotating cutter matches the annular large cutter to form a stem cutting shear structure. The material conveying mechanism comprises a feeding tensioning unit.

8. The trim apparatus of claim 7, wherein, The feeding tensioning unit comprises a multi-stage transmission roller and a pressing belt. The pressing belt forms a closed-loop leaf flattening structure around the roller and the multi-stage transmission roller. The driving control system is connected to the stem cutting mechanism and the material conveying mechanism respectively. The driving control system comprises a transmission-connected motor, a multi-stage transmission gear, a transmission belt, a transmission shaft assembly and a foot pedal feeding control mechanism. The rotating cutter and the cutter seat in the second cutting unit have two groups and match the double-blade cutter. The second cutting unit further comprises a second transmission shaft and a lock sleeve. The first transmission shaft and the second transmission shaft form a detachable connection structure through the lock sleeve. The second cutting unit further comprises a disc spring washer. The disc spring washer is arranged in the gap between the rotating cutter and the cutter seat. The second cutting unit further comprises a rolling assembly. The rolling assembly comprises a first connecting column, a first swing arm and a rolling block. The rolling block is sleeved on the middle part of the first connecting column and corresponds to the rotating cutter. The first swing arm is connected to the driving control system. The first connecting column penetrates one end of the first swing arm. The first swing arm comprises a first swing arm body, a first pressing block and a first tension spring pin. The first pressing block is arranged at one end of the first swing arm body to form a detachable pressing structure of the first connecting column. The first tension spring pin is sleeved on the other end of the first swing arm body to form a buffer limiting structure. The second cutting unit further comprises a stem shoveling assembly. The stem shoveling assembly comprises a second connecting column, a second swing arm and a strip-shaped shovel. The strip-shaped shovel is arranged on the second connecting column and extends into the stem receiving groove. The second swing arm is connected to the multi-stage transmission gear. The second connecting column penetrates one end of the second swing arm. The device further comprises a waste stem collecting assembly and / or a waste box. The waste stem collecting assembly comprises a discharging chute and a wheeled waste stem box. The discharging plate of the discharging chute corresponds to the strip-shaped shovel and extends into the wheeled waste stem box in an inclined manner. The waste stem box is arranged below the annular large cutter.

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