A continuous banana peeling device

Abstract

The application relates to the field of food processing technology, in particular to a continuous banana peeling device, which comprises a rack, a rotating disc rotating on the rack, a fixed plate arranged on the rack and at least one peeling mechanism, the peeling mechanism comprises three fixed assemblies uniformly arranged on the rotating disc and adjusting assemblies, tail cutting assemblies, skin segmenting assemblies and peeling assemblies arranged on the fixed plate and sequentially arranged along the rotating direction, wherein the rotating disc is rotated, so that the three fixed assemblies of each peeling mechanism are sequentially aligned with the adjusting assemblies, the skin segmenting assemblies and the peeling assemblies; each fixed assembly comprises a guide groove arranged on the rotating disc and a clamping piece for clamping bananas; each skin segmenting assembly comprises a rod body, a limiting plate, a cutter mounting plate and a plurality of segmenting cutters; and each peeling assembly comprises a base and a plurality of peeling pieces. The continuous banana peeling device can realize the full-automatic peeling of bananas and effectively improve the production efficiency of banana peeling.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food processing technology, specifically to a continuous banana peeling device. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industry, automation in the production process has become a major focus. The level of automation across various industries is increasing, and modern food processing workshops are often equipped with automated equipment to improve production efficiency and complete tasks that are difficult or dangerous for manual labor. Traditional banana peeling involves manual labor: the banana is held in place with the left hand while the peel is torn outwards with the right. Each banana requires 3-4 manual peelings to separate the peel from the flesh. Based on an 8-hour workday, at a rate of 15 bananas per minute, this requires 86,400-115,200 peelings per day, demanding high labor intensity and significantly increasing labor costs due to the large volume of bananas processed daily. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a fully automated banana peeling device to effectively solve the problem of high labor intensity in separating banana peel from flesh. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the problem of high labor intensity associated with traditional manual banana peeling, this invention provides a continuous banana peeling device that achieves fully automated banana peeling, replacing manual peeling. This fundamentally reduces labor intensity, lowers labor costs, and shortens the production cycle. Furthermore, because its fixing, adjusting, tail-cutting, peeling, and splitting components can operate continuously, it achieves continuous banana peeling while significantly improving production efficiency.

[0004] This invention provides a continuous banana peeling device, comprising a frame, a rotating disk on the frame, a fixed plate on the frame, and at least one peeling mechanism. The fixed plate is located below the rotating disk. A plurality of peeling mechanisms are arranged in a ring along the rotation direction of the rotating disk. Each peeling mechanism includes three fixing components evenly arranged on the rotating disk for clamping bananas, and an adjusting component for adjusting the position of the banana, a tail-cutting component for cutting the banana tail, a peel-splitting component for splitting the banana peel, and a peeling component for separating the banana peel from the banana flesh, arranged sequentially on the fixed plate along the rotation direction. The rotating disk is rotated so that the three fixing components of each peeling mechanism are sequentially aligned with the adjusting component, the peel-splitting component, and the peeling component.

[0005] Furthermore, each of the fixing components includes a guide groove disposed on the rotating disk and a gripping member for holding the banana. The guide groove is provided with a guide opening for the banana to pass through, and the guide opening is located directly above the gripping member. The banana is placed in the guide groove; the banana enters the gripping member through the guide opening of the guide groove, and the gripping member grips or releases the banana.

[0006] Furthermore, each of the clamping components includes a fixed clamp outer ring, a fixed clamp inner ring, a clamping cylinder, and several fixed clamps. The fixed clamp outer ring and the clamping cylinder are both disposed on the rotating disk. The fixed clamp outer ring is rotatably connected to the fixed clamp inner ring via a first bearing. The telescopic rod of the clamping cylinder is fixedly connected to the fixed clamp inner ring. Each fixed clamp is provided with a connecting end and a contact end. Each connecting end is movably connected to the fixed clamp outer ring, and each contact end is movably connected to the fixed clamp inner ring. Several fixed clamps are arranged in a ring along the rotation direction, and a clamping opening is formed between the contact ends of several fixed clamps. The clamping opening is located directly below the guide opening. When the clamping cylinder is activated, it rotates the inner ring of the clamping clamp. Since each connecting end is movably connected to the outer ring of the clamping clamp, and each contact end is movably connected to the inner ring, the rotating inner ring causes the contact ends of several clamps to retract inward. The connecting ends then rotate relative to the outer ring. At this point, the clamping opening formed by the contact ends of the clamps becomes smaller, and the banana within the clamping opening is clamped by the contact ends of the clamps. Conversely, when the clamping cylinder is activated, it rotates the inner ring of the clamping clamp in the opposite direction. The rotated inner ring causes the contact ends of the clamps to expand outward, thus enlarging the clamping opening and releasing the banana within the clamping opening.

[0007] Furthermore, each of the fixing clamps is provided with a clearance slot, and each clearance slot has a connecting hole on its corresponding two end faces. The end of the fixing clamp with the connecting hole is the connecting end. Each clearance slot is engaged with the outer ring of the fixing clamp, the first bearing, and the inner ring of the fixing clamp. The outer ring of the fixing clamp is provided with a plurality of outer ring holes, and each outer ring hole and the two connecting holes on each connecting end are connected by a first pin. The connecting end of the fixing clamp is connected to the outer ring of the fixing clamp through the outer ring hole, the first pin, and the two connecting holes, and the connecting end can rotate relative to the outer ring of the fixing clamp.

[0008] Furthermore, each of the two end faces corresponding to the clearance slot is provided with a first strip-shaped hole. One end of the fixing clamp with the first strip-shaped hole is the contact end. Each inner ring of the fixing clamp is also provided with several inner ring holes. Each inner ring hole and the two first strip-shaped holes on each contact end are connected by a second pin. The contact end of the fixing clamp is connected to the inner ring of the fixing clamp through the inner ring hole, the second pin, and the two first strip-shaped holes, and the contact end can rotate with the inner ring of the fixing clamp. The second pin and the first strip-shaped holes work together to guide the fixing clamp, while the first strip-shaped holes limit the position of the fixing clamp, that is, limit the size of the range of change of the clamping opening.

[0009] Furthermore, each of the second pins is interference-fitted with a second bearing, and each second bearing is located within and in contact with one of the two first slots at the contact end. With the second bearing in place, the second bearing rolls within the first slot, reducing the rolling friction between the clamp and the second pin, thereby reducing the resistance to the clamp's rotation.

[0010] Furthermore, each adjustment assembly includes an adjustment cylinder mounted on the fixed plate and an adjustment frame fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic rod of the adjustment cylinder. An adjustment groove for placing the banana is provided at the center of the adjustment frame. When the adjustment cylinder is activated, it causes the adjustment frame to slide upwards. The adjustment groove supports the middle and bottom of the banana, straightening its position within the fixed assembly (to facilitate subsequent operations). At this point, the banana is in a tightened and centered state on the fixed assembly.

[0011] Furthermore, each of the tail-cutting components includes a tail-cutting blade holder disposed on the fixing plate and a tail-cutting blade inclinedly disposed on the tail-cutting blade holder. The tail-cutting blade holder is provided with a receiving groove for storing the banana tail, and the tail-cutting blade is located above the receiving groove. The fixing component clamps the banana and causes the banana tail to pass through the tail-cutting blade, which cuts off the banana tail.

[0012] Furthermore, each of the skin segmentation components includes a rod, a limiting plate, a tool mounting plate, and a plurality of segmentation tools. The limiting plate is located above the tool mounting plate, and the bottom of the limiting plate is connected to one end of the rod. The other end of the rod passes through the tool mounting plate, and the rod slides relative to the tool mounting plate. The plurality of segmentation tools are evenly distributed in a ring around the center of the limiting plate on the outside of the limiting plate. The bottom of each segmentation tool is rotatably mounted on the tool mounting plate, and the top of each segmentation tool can be close to or away from the center of the limiting plate.

[0013] Furthermore, each peeling assembly includes a base and several peeling parts. The base is disposed on the fixed plate, and the several peeling parts are evenly arranged in a ring on the base. A first receiving port for banana flesh to pass through is formed between the several peeling parts. Each peeling part includes a suction cup assembly for gripping banana peel, a pressure roller assembly for peeling banana peel, and two support frames disposed opposite to each other on the base. The suction cup assembly includes a suction cup head slidably disposed between the two support frames via a suction cup connecting rod assembly. The pressure roller assembly includes a pressure roller connecting rod assembly and a pressure roller. One end of the pressure roller connecting rod assembly is rotatably connected between the two support frames, and the other end of the pressure roller connecting rod assembly is rotatably connected to the pressure roller. The pressure roller is located above the suction cup head. A receiving box is disposed at the bottom of the base, and a second receiving port is disposed on the receiving box. The second receiving port is located below the suction cup head and the pressure roller. The suction cup assembly and the pressure roller assembly work together. The suction cup head of the suction cup assembly picks up the sliced ​​banana peel, while the pressure roller of the pressure roller assembly peels the banana peel off the banana flesh. The separated banana peel enters the receiving box through the second receiving port, awaiting further processing. The banana flesh enters the next processing station through the first receiving port, awaiting further processing.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following technical effects:

[0015] The rotating disc begins to rotate. Taking the fixed component of the alignment adjustment assembly as an example, this fixed component enters and aligns with the peeling assembly. During its journey to the peeling assembly, it first passes the tail-cutting assembly, which cuts off the banana's tail. Then, the fixed component aligns with the peeling assembly, which cuts off the banana peel. Finally, the fixed component aligns with the peeling assembly, which removes the banana peel from the banana flesh. The banana peel and flesh are then collected. Three of the four peeling mechanisms' fixed components can be used alternately, allowing the adjustment assembly, tail-cutting assembly, peeling assembly, and peeling assembly to operate continuously. This continuous banana peeling device achieves continuous banana peeling. The continuous banana peeling device achieves fully automatic banana peeling, replacing manual peeling, fundamentally reducing labor intensity, lowering labor costs, and shortening the production cycle. Furthermore, because its fixing components, adjusting components, tail-cutting components, peeling components, and peeling components can operate continuously, it achieves continuous banana peeling while more effectively improving the production efficiency of banana peeling. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a continuous banana peeling device according to the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment component, tail-cutting component, skin-splitting component, and peeling component of the present invention, which are mounted on a fixed plate. Figure 2 ;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing component of the present invention mounted on the rotating disk. Figure 3 ;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing component of the present invention. Figure 4 ;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping component of the present invention (Figure 5).

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing clip of the present invention. Figure 6 ;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment component of the present invention. Figure 7 ;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the tail-cutting component of the present invention. Figure 8 ;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the skin splitting component of the present invention. Figure 9 ;

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dividing tool of the present invention. Figure 10 ;

[0026] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the peeling component of the present invention. Figure 10 one;

[0027] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the peeling component of the present invention. Figure 10 two;

[0028] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the suction head structure of the present invention. Figure 10 three;

[0029] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the chuck structure of the present invention. Figure 10 Four;

[0030] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the suction cup linkage assembly of the present invention. Figure 10 five;

[0031] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the pressure roller connecting rod assembly of the present invention. Figure 10 six;

[0032] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating friction wheel of the present invention. Figure 10 seven;

[0033] The numbers in the attached diagram are:

[0034] 1. Frame; 11. Rotary disc; 12. Mounting plate;

[0035] 2. Peeling facility;

[0036] 3. Fixing assembly; 31. Guide groove; 311. Guide opening; 32. Clamping component; 321. Outer ring of fixing clamp; 322. Inner ring of fixing clamp; 323. Clamping cylinder; 324. Fixing clamp; 325. First bearing; 326. Second bearing; 33. Clamping opening;

[0037] 4. Adjustment assembly; 41. Adjustment cylinder; 42. Adjustment frame; 421. Adjustment groove;

[0038] 5. Tail-cutting assembly; 51. Tail-cutting blade holder; 511. Receiving chute; 52. Tail-cutting blade;

[0039] 6. Leather dividing assembly; 61. Dividing cylinder; 62. Limiting plate; 63. Tool mounting plate; 64. Dividing tool; 641. Tool mounting bracket; 6411. First mounting rod; 6412. Second mounting rod; 6413. Third mounting rod; 642. Circular blade; 65. Rod body;

[0040] 7. Peeling assembly; 71. Base; 72. Peeling component; 721. Suction head; 7211. Suction cup bracket; 7212. Suction cup; 7213. Needle cylinder; 7214. Clamp; 7215. Optical shaft; 722. Pressure roller; 723. Support frame; 73. First receiving port; 74. Receiving box; 741. Second receiving port;

[0041] 8. Suction cup linkage assembly; 81. Drive motor; 82. Connecting parts;

[0042] 9. Pressure roller connecting rod assembly; 91. Pressure roller cylinder; 92. Pressure roller connecting rod; 93. Rotating rod; 94. Push block; 95. Synchronizing rod; 96. Brushless motor. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0044] like Figures 1-17As shown, a continuous banana peeling device includes a frame 1, a rotating disk 11 on the frame 1 that rotates via a rotating support rod, a fixed plate 12 on the frame 1, and at least one peeling mechanism 2. The fixed plate 12 is located below the rotating disk 11, and the rotating disk 11 is opposite to the fixed plate 12. A plurality of peeling mechanisms 2 are arranged in a ring along the rotation direction of the rotating disk 11. Each peeling mechanism 2 includes three fixing components 3 evenly arranged on the rotating disk 11 for clamping bananas, and a series of components arranged on the fixed plate 12 along the rotation direction for... The banana peeling mechanism 2 includes an adjusting component 4 for adjusting the banana's position, a tail-cutting component 5 for cutting the banana's tail, a peel-splitting component 6 for separating the banana peel, and a peeling component 7 for separating the banana peel from the banana flesh. When the rotating disk 11 is rotated, the three fixing components 3 of each peeling mechanism 2 are sequentially aligned with the adjusting component 4, the peel-splitting component 6, and the peeling component 7. Further rotation of the rotating disk 11 aligns at least one of the three fixing components 3 of one peeling mechanism 2 with the adjusting component 4, the peel-splitting component 6, and the peeling component 7 of another peeling mechanism 2. (See also...) Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, there are 4 peeling mechanisms 2, which are arranged in a ring along the rotation direction. The number of peeling mechanisms 2 is not limited and can be 6, 8 or other numbers. The number of peeling mechanisms 2 can be set according to specific needs.

[0045] In this embodiment, the continuous banana peeling device is started. In the initial state, the three fixing components 3 on each of the four peeling mechanisms 2 are aligned with the adjusting component 4, the peeling component 6, and the peeling component 7, respectively. The three fixing components 3 of each peeling mechanism 2 clamp bananas in different states. The fixing component 3 aligned with the adjusting component 4 clamps bananas that have not been processed. The fixing component 3 aligned with the peeling component 6 clamps bananas whose ends have been cut off. The fixing component 3 aligned with the peeling component 7 clamps bananas whose ends have been cut off and whose peels have been cut off. The rotating disk 11 begins to rotate. Taking the fixed component 3 of the alignment adjustment component 4 as an example, the fixed component 3 enters and aligns with the peel dividing component 6. During its entry into the peel dividing component 6, it first passes through the tail cutting component 5, which cuts off the banana tail. Then, the fixed component 3 aligns with the peel dividing component 6, which divides the banana peel. Finally, the fixed component 3 aligns with the peeling component 7, which removes the banana peel from the banana flesh and collects the banana peel and banana flesh separately. Three of the fixed components 3 in the four peeling mechanisms 2 can be used alternately, allowing the adjustment component 4, tail cutting component 5, peel dividing component 6, and peeling component 7 of the peeling mechanism 2 to operate uninterruptedly. The continuous banana peeling device achieves continuous banana peeling, realizing continuous production of the process route of banana position adjustment - banana tail cutting - banana peel dividing - banana peeling. The peeling mechanism 2 can process 30 bananas per minute.

[0046] The continuous banana peeling device of this embodiment realizes fully automatic banana peeling, replacing manual peeling, fundamentally reducing labor intensity, lowering labor costs, and shortening the production cycle; and because the fixing component 3, adjusting component 4, tail cutting component 5, peeling component 6 and peeling component 7 can operate continuously, it can achieve continuous banana peeling while more effectively improving the production efficiency of banana peeling.

[0047] As one possible implementation method, see Figure 2 and Figure 12 The rotating support rod is rotatably mounted on the frame 1 via a rotating bearing seat and is also fixedly connected to the rotating disk 11. A stepper motor is mounted on the frame 1, and the output shaft of the stepper motor is connected to the rotating support rod by a synchronous belt. When the stepper motor starts, it drives the rotating support rod and the synchronous belt to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating disk 11 to rotate.

[0048] Further, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The frame 1 has a notch that matches the size of the rotating disk 11, and the rotating disk 11 rotates at the notch.

[0049] Further, see Figure 12Four rotating friction wheels are evenly arranged on the frame 1, and all four rotating friction wheels are tangent to the rotating disk 11. The tangency of the four rotating friction wheels to the rotating disk 11 makes the rotating disk 11 more stable during rotation, and at the same time, it can correct the position of the rotating disk 11 and prevent the rotating disk 11 from rotating off-center.

[0050] As one possible implementation method, see Figures 3-6 As shown, each of the fixing components 3 includes a guide groove 31 disposed on the rotating disk 11 and a clamping member 32 for clamping bananas. The guide groove 31 is fixed to the rotating disk 11 by screw connection. Each guide groove 31 is provided with a guide opening 311 for bananas to pass through. Each clamping member 32 includes a fixing outer ring 321, a fixing inner ring 322, a clamping cylinder 323, and several fixing clamps 324. The fixing outer ring 321 and the clamping cylinder 323 are both disposed on the rotating disk 11. The fixing outer ring 321 is connected by a first shaft. The bearing 325 is rotatably connected to the inner ring of the fixed clamp. The telescopic rod of the clamping cylinder 323 is fixedly connected to the inner ring 322 of the fixed clamp. Each fixed clamp 324 is provided with a connecting end and a contact end. Each connecting end is movably connected to the outer ring 321 of the fixed clamp, and each contact end is movably connected to the inner ring 322 of the fixed clamp. A plurality of fixed clamps 324 are arranged in a ring along the rotation direction, and a clamping opening 33 is formed between the contact ends of the plurality of fixed clamps 324. The clamping opening 33 is located directly below the guide opening 311. The outer ring 321 of the fixed clamp is interference-fitted with the first bearing 325, and the two are coaxial. The inner ring 322 of the fixed clamp is also interference-fitted with the first bearing 325, and the two are coaxial. The outer ring 321 of the fixed clamp is rotatably connected to the inner ring of the fixed clamp through the first bearing 325. The banana is placed in the guide groove 31; the banana enters the gripping opening 33 through the guide opening 311 of the guide groove 31. The size of the gripping opening 33 can be changed (the gripping opening 33 increases or decreases as needed to grip or release the banana). The change of the gripping opening 33 is achieved by the gripping component 32. Specifically, the gripping cylinder 323 is activated, driving the inner ring 322 of the fixed clamp to rotate. Since each connecting end is movably connected to the outer ring 321 of the fixed clamp, and each contact end is movably connected to the inner ring 322 of the fixed clamp, the rotated inner ring 322 of the fixed clamp will drive the contact ends of several fixed clamps 324 to retract inward, and the connecting end will rotate relative to the outer ring 321 of the fixed clamp. At this time, the gripping opening 33 formed by the contact ends of several fixed clamps 324 becomes smaller, and the banana located in the gripping opening 33 is clamped by the contact ends of several fixed clamps 324. Conversely, when the clamping cylinder 323 is activated, it causes the inner ring 322 of the fixed clamp to rotate in the opposite direction. The rotated inner ring 322 causes the contact ends of several fixed clamps 324 to expand outward, while the connecting ends rotate in the opposite direction relative to the outer ring 321 of the fixed clamp. At this time, the clamping opening 33 becomes larger, and the banana located in the clamping opening 33 is released by the contact ends of several fixed clamps 324.

[0051] In one possible implementation, each of the fixing clamps 324 is provided with a clearance slot, and each clearance slot has connecting holes on its corresponding two end faces. One end of the fixing clamp 324 with the connecting holes is the connecting end. Each clearance slot is engaged with the outer ring 321, the first bearing 325, and the inner ring 322 of the fixing clamp. The outer ring 321 of the fixing clamp has several outer ring holes, and each outer ring hole and the two connecting holes on each connecting end are connected by a first pin. The clearance slots provide clearance for the outer ring 321, the first bearing 325, and the inner ring 322 of the fixing clamp, making the structure of the clamping component 32 more streamlined. The connecting end of the fixing clamp 324 is connected to the outer ring 321 of the fixing clamp through the outer ring holes, the first pin, and the two connecting holes, and the connecting end can rotate relative to the outer ring 321 of the fixing clamp.

[0052] In one possible implementation, each of the two end faces corresponding to the clearance slot is further provided with a first strip-shaped hole. One end of the fixing clip 324 with the first strip-shaped hole is the contact end. Each inner ring 322 of the fixing clip is further provided with several inner ring holes. Each inner ring hole and the two first strip-shaped holes on each contact end are connected by a second pin. The contact end of the fixing clip 324 is connected to the inner ring 322 of the fixing clip through the inner ring hole, the second pin, and the two first strip-shaped holes, and the contact end can rotate with the inner ring 322 of the fixing clip. Specifically, the second pin rolls in the first strip-shaped hole of the fixing clip 324. The second pin and the first strip-shaped hole work together to guide the fixing clip 324, while the first strip-shaped hole limits the position of the fixing clip 324, that is, limits the size of the gripping opening 33. In this embodiment, the size of the gripping opening 33 is based on the outer diameter of a banana.

[0053] Furthermore, each of the second pins is interference-fitted with a second bearing 326, and each second bearing 326 is located in and in contact with one of the two first slots at the contact end. With the second bearing 326 in place, it rolls within the first slot of the clamping clip 324. The contact between the second bearing 326 and the first slot reduces the rolling friction between the clamping clip 324 and the second pins, thereby reducing the resistance to rotation of the clamping clip 324.

[0054] As one possible implementation method, see Figure 7Each adjusting component 4 includes an adjusting cylinder 41 mounted on the fixed plate 12 and an adjusting frame 42 fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic rod of the adjusting cylinder 41. An adjusting groove 421 for placing a banana is provided at the center of the adjusting frame 42. The fixed component 3 is aligned with the adjusting component 4, and the fixed component 3 slightly loosens the banana. The adjusting cylinder 41 is activated, causing the adjusting frame 42 to slide upwards. The adjusting groove 421 supports the middle and bottom of the banana, straightening its position within the fixed component 3 (to facilitate subsequent processing). At this point, the banana is in a tightened and centered state on the fixed component 3. Finally, the fixed component 3 clamps the banana again to prepare it for the next process.

[0055] As one possible implementation method, see Figure 8 Each of the tail-cutting components 5 includes a tail-cutting blade holder 51 mounted on the fixing plate 12 and a tail-cutting blade 52 inclinedly mounted on the tail-cutting blade holder 51. The tail-cutting blade holder 51 is provided with a receiving groove 511 for storing banana tails, and the tail-cutting blade 52 is located above the receiving groove 511. The fixing component 3 is aligned with the tail-cutting component 5 and clamps the banana, placing the banana in a centered position. As the fixing component 3 enters the peel-splitting component 6, it first passes through the tail-cutting component 5. Specifically, the fixing component 3 clamps the banana and causes the banana tail to pass through the tail-cutting blade 52, which cuts off the banana tail. The fixing component 3 clamps the banana with the tail cut off, preparing it for the next process. The banana tail then falls into the receiving groove 511 to await subsequent operations.

[0056] As one possible implementation method, see Figure 9 Each of the skin-splitting components 6 includes a splitting cylinder 61, a rod 65, a limiting plate 62, a cutter mounting plate 63, and a plurality of splitting cutters 64. The limiting plate 62 is located above the cutter mounting plate 63. The bottom of the limiting plate 62 is connected to one end of the rod 65, and the other end of the rod 65 passes through the cutter mounting plate 63 and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting plate 62. Specifically, the other end of the rod 65 passes through the cutter mounting plate 63 and is fixed to the telescopic end of the splitting cylinder 61. The limiting plate 62 is located above the cutter mounting plate 63. A plurality of splitting cutters 64 are evenly arranged in a ring around the center of the limiting plate 62. The bottom of each splitting cutter 64 is rotatably mounted on the cutter mounting plate 63, and the top of each splitting cutter 64 can be close to or away from the center of the limiting plate 62.

[0057] Furthermore, each of the dividing cutters 64 includes a cutter mounting bracket 641 and a circular blade 642. The cutter mounting bracket 641 includes a first mounting rod 6411, a second mounting rod 6412, and a third mounting rod 6413 connected in sequence. The first mounting rod 6411 and the third mounting rod 6413 are both inclined and their inclination directions are opposite. The circular blade 642 is rotatably mounted on the first mounting rod 6411, and the third mounting rod 6413 is rotatably mounted on the cutter mounting plate 63 via a hinge. Each of the hinge components includes a hinge seat and a buffer component. The hinge seat is fixed on the tool mounting plate 63 and is provided with a hinge groove and a first hinge hole and a second hinge hole that are connected to and opposite to the hinge groove. The third mounting rod 6413 is provided with a third mounting hole. A fourth pin passes through the third mounting hole, the first hinge hole and the second hinge hole. The third mounting rod 6413 is located in the hinge groove. The two ends of the buffer component are respectively connected to the third mounting rod 6413 and the tool mounting plate 63.

[0058] The first mounting rod 6411 is provided with a mounting groove, a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole that are connected to and opposite the mounting groove. The circular blade 642 is provided with a tool through hole. A third pin passes through the tool through hole, the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole. Part of the circular blade 642 is located within the mounting groove. Each dividing tool 64 also includes two blade pads. The two blade pads are disposed on both sides of the circular blade 642 and are in contact with the mounting groove. The third pin passes through the tool through hole, the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole and the two blade pads.

[0059] Furthermore, a connecting plate is provided on the third mounting rod 6413, and the top of the buffer is fixed to the connecting plate, while the bottom is fixed to the tool mounting plate 63. The connecting plate is provided to facilitate the connection between the buffer and the third mounting rod 6413. The buffer is a buffer spring, and a plurality of spring holes are evenly provided on the tool mounting plate 63. One end of each buffer spring is inserted into the spring hole, and the other end of each buffer spring is fixedly connected to the connecting plate.

[0060] The fixing component 3 clamps the banana with the tail cut off, and the banana is in the center position. The dividing cylinder 61 drives the limiting plate 62 to move upward. The limiting plate 62 will rise to the highest position and contact the inner ends of several first mounting rods 6411. This will drive several third mounting rods 6413 to rotate outward around the fourth pin shaft. At this time, the buffer spring is in a compressed state, and several dividing cutters 64 are in an expanded state. The banana entrance formed by the inner ends of several first mounting rods 6411 becomes larger. The banana in the center position enters the banana entrance, and the bottom of the banana contacts the upper surface of the limiting plate 62. Several circular blades 642 abut against the banana surface.

[0061] The dividing cylinder 61 drives the limiting plate 62 to continue moving downward. The limiting plate 62 is at the same height as several second mounting rods 6412, and the limiting plate 62 does not contact several second mounting rods 6412. The buffer spring, which is in a compressed state, gradually returns to its original state. The elastic force of the buffer spring causes several dividing blades 64 to retract inward. Several circular blades 642 still abut against the banana surface.

[0062] The limiting plate 62 continues to move downwards, reaching the same height as the several third mounting rods 6413. The limiting plate 62 contacts the lower ends of the inner ends of the third mounting rods 6413 (the lower ends refer to the parts below the position corresponding to the fourth pin). As the limiting plate 62 continues to move downwards, it applies a rotational force to the lower ends of the inner ends of the third mounting rods 6413. This rotational force causes the third mounting rods 6413 to rotate inwards around the fourth pin. The several dividing blades 64 continue to retract inwards, while the buffer springs are in an extended state. The several circular blades 642 remain in contact with the banana surface. The circular blades 642 remain in contact with the banana surface, dividing the banana peel.

[0063] When the limiting plate 62 moves downward to its lowest position (the lowest position is when the limiting plate 62 can no longer rotate the third mounting rod 6413 inward), the dividing cylinder 61 drives the limiting plate 62 upward again, and the banana also moves upward. When the banana moves upward, the banana peel makes secondary contact with the circular blade 642 to ensure thorough dividing and prevent the banana peel from sticking together. And when the limiting plate 62 reaches its highest position again under the action of the dividing cylinder 61, the fixing component 3 clamps the divided banana, ready to proceed to the next process.

[0064] As one possible implementation method, see Figure 11Each peeling assembly 7 includes a base 71 and a plurality of peeling parts 72. The base 71 is disposed on the fixed plate 12 and the plurality of peeling parts 72 are evenly disposed on the base 71. The plurality of peeling parts 72 are arranged in a ring along the rotation direction and a first receiving port 73 for banana flesh to pass through is formed between the plurality of peeling parts 72. Each peeling part 72 includes a suction cup assembly for absorbing banana peel, a pressure roller assembly for peeling banana peel, and two support frames 723 disposed opposite to each other on the base 71. The suction cup assembly includes a suction cup connecting rod assembly. The suction head 721 is slidably disposed between the two support frames 723. The pressure roller assembly includes a pressure roller connecting rod assembly 9 and a pressure roller 722. One end of the pressure roller connecting rod assembly 9 is rotatably connected between the two support frames 723, and the other end of the pressure roller connecting rod assembly 9 is rotatably connected to the pressure roller 722. The pressure roller 722 is located above the suction head 721. The bottom of the base 71 is provided with a receiving box 74, and the receiving box 74 is provided with a second receiving port 741. The second receiving port 741 is located below the suction head 721 and the pressure roller 722.

[0065] Furthermore, each suction cup head 721 includes a suction cup bracket 7211, a suction cup 7212, a needle-type cylinder 7213, a chuck 7214, and two optical axes 7215. The suction cup 7212 is disposed at the front end of the suction cup bracket 7211, the chuck 7214 is rotatably disposed at the front end of the suction cup bracket 7211, and the needle-type cylinder 7213 is fixed at the end of the suction cup bracket 7211. The telescopic rod of the needle-type cylinder 7213 passes through the suction cup bracket 7211 and is then fixed. The device includes a slider that is slidably connected to the end of the clamp 7214. The front end of the clamp 7214 is bent upwards, and the bent portion is located on the front side of the suction cup 7212. A gap for gripping banana peels is left between the bent portion of the clamp 7214 and the suction cup 7212. Two optical axes 7215 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the suction cup bracket 7211. The suction cup bracket 7211 is slidably connected between the two support frames 723 through the two optical axes 7215.

[0066] Furthermore, the suction cup bracket 7211 is also provided with a positioning plate, and the positioning plate is provided with a first limiting hole and a second limiting hole. The second limiting hole has an arc and a structure that is lower on the left and higher on the right. The side of the chuck 7214 is provided with a first limiting rod and a second limiting rod. The first limiting rod passes through the first limiting hole. The end of the chuck 7214 is provided with a first slot for the slider to slide. The slider is provided with a clearance hole. The second limiting rod passes through the second limiting hole and the clearance hole in sequence. Part of the slider is located in the first slot.

[0067] Furthermore, each of the support frames 723 on both sides of a single suction cup assembly is provided with a second strip-shaped hole, and each second strip-shaped hole has an arc and a structure that is lower on the inside and higher on the outside. The two optical axes 7215 pass through the two second strip-shaped holes respectively and can slide within the second strip-shaped holes.

[0068] Furthermore, each of the suction cup linkage assemblies 8 includes a drive motor 81 and two connectors 82. The drive motor 81 is disposed at the bottom of the base and located between the two support frames 723. The output shaft of the drive motor 81 is rotatably connected to the two connectors 82 via a crankshaft. The two connectors 82 are located on both sides of the drive motor 81 and between the two support frames 723. The ends of the two connectors 82 away from the drive motor 81 are rotatably connected to the suction cup head 721.

[0069] Furthermore, each of the connecting components 82 includes a first cam connecting rod, a second cam connecting rod, a third cam connecting rod, a first suction cup connecting rod, a second suction cup connecting rod, a third suction cup connecting rod, and a cam. The first cam connecting rod, the second cam connecting rod, the third cam connecting rod, the first suction cup connecting rod, and the second suction cup connecting rod are rotatably connected in sequence. The end of the first cam connecting rod away from the second cam connecting rod is rotatably connected to one end of the cam. The output shaft of the drive motor 81 is rotatably connected to the other end of the cam via a crankshaft. The end of the second suction cup connecting rod away from the first suction cup connecting rod is rotatably connected to the suction cup head 721. One end of the third suction cup connecting rod is rotatably connected to the suction cup bracket 7211 of the suction cup head 721, and the other end is rotatably connected to the second fixed angle joint provided on the base. The rotatable connection point between the third suction cup connecting rod and the suction cup bracket 7211 is located on the front side of the optical axis 7215. Based on the sliding of the suction head 721 between the two support frames 723 driven by the first cam connecting rod, the second cam connecting rod, the third cam connecting rod, the first suction cup connecting rod, and the second suction cup connecting rod, that is, based on the sliding of the two optical axes 7215 within the strip hole, since the rotation connection point between the third suction cup connecting rod and the suction cup bracket 7211 is located in front of the optical axis 7215, the third suction cup connecting rod enables the front end of the suction head 721 to rotate upward or downward around the two optical axes 7215.

[0070] Furthermore, each of the pressure roller connecting rod assemblies 9 includes a pressure roller cylinder group and two pressure roller connecting rods 92. The lower part of the pressure roller cylinder group is rotatably connected to the bottom of the two support frames 723. The two pressure roller connecting rods 92 are respectively rotatably mounted on the top of the two support frames 723 through two connecting pins. The two telescopic rods of the pressure roller cylinder group are rotatably connected to the rear end of the two pressure roller connecting rods 92. The front end of the two pressure roller connecting rods 92 are respectively rotatably connected to the two sides of the pressure roller 722.

[0071] Furthermore, the pressure roller cylinder assembly includes two pressure roller cylinders 91. A rotating rod 93 is provided between the two pressure roller cylinders 91 and the support frame 723 to allow the lower part of the pressure roller cylinder 91 to rotate relative to the two support frames 723. A pushing block 94 is fixed to the telescopic end of the two pressure roller cylinders 91. The pushing block 94 is rotatably connected to one end of the two pressure roller connecting rods 92, and a brushless motor 96 is provided between the other ends of the two pressure roller connecting rods 92. The output shaft of the brushless motor 96 is fixedly connected to the pressure roller 722. A synchronizing rod 95 is fixed between the ends of the two pressure roller connecting rods 92, and the synchronizing rod 95 passes through the pushing block 94.

[0072] Among them, the number of peeling parts 72 and the number of dividing blades 64 are the same, see [reference]. Figure 9 and Figure 10 There are six peeling components 72 and six dividing blades 64. The number of peeling components 72 and dividing blades 64 is not limited; it can also be four, eight, or other numbers. The number of peeling components 72 and dividing blades 64 can be set according to specific needs. The banana peel is divided n times by several dividing blades 64, and the resulting n small pieces of banana peel are then peeled off by several peeling components 72.

[0073] The fixing component 3 clamps the banana, whose tail has been cut off and whose peel has been removed, so that the banana is in the center. The drive motor 81 starts, driving the crankshaft and two cams to rotate, which in turn drives the first cam connecting rod, the second cam connecting rod, the third cam connecting rod, the first suction cup connecting rod, and the second suction cup connecting rod to rotate in sequence, thereby causing the suction cup head 721 to slide between the two support frames 723. At the same time, the needle cylinder 7213 starts, causing the slider to slide backward at the first slot. The first limit rod is located at the rear end of the first limit hole, and the second limit rod is located at the rear end of the second limit hole, thereby causing the clamp 7214 to rotate counterclockwise by a certain angle. The bent part of the clamp 7214 moves away from the suction cup 7212, that is, the front end of the clamp 7214 opens in the counterclockwise direction, and the gap between the bent part of the clamp 7214 and the suction cup 7212 becomes larger, allowing the banana peel from the tail of the banana to enter the gap. The needle cylinder 7213 is activated again, causing the slider to slide forward at the first slot. The first limiting rod is located at the front end of the first limiting hole, and the second limiting rod is located at the front end of the second limiting hole. This causes the chuck 7214 to rotate clockwise by a certain angle (the chuck 7214 is in a horizontal state). The bent part of the chuck 7214 gets closer to the suction cup 7212, and the gap between the bent part of the chuck 7214 and the suction cup 7212 becomes smaller. The bent part of the chuck 7214 and the suction cup 7212 clamp the banana peel tightly and fix it in the gap.

[0074] At this point, the two pressure roller cylinders 91 are activated, driving the two pressure roller connecting rods 92 to rotate clockwise, which in turn drives the pressure roller 722 to move upward, entering between the banana peel and banana flesh. Simultaneously, the brushless motor 96 starts, driving the pressure roller 722 to rotate. As the pressure roller 722 moves upward, it generates rotational friction with the banana peel, pulling the peel off the banana flesh. The banana peel and banana flesh are now separated. The banana flesh enters the next station through the first receiving port 73, awaiting further processing. The clamp 7214 then releases the banana peel from the gap, and the separated banana peel enters the receiving box 74 through the second receiving port 741, awaiting further processing.

[0075] The continuous banana peeling device performs the following process: The rotating disc 11 begins to rotate. The banana is placed in the guide groove 31 and enters the clamping opening 33 through the guide opening 311 of the guide groove 31. The clamping cylinder 323 is activated, causing the inner ring 322 of the fixed clamp to rotate. At this time, the clamping opening 33, formed by the contact ends of several fixed clamps 324, becomes smaller, and the banana within the clamping opening 33 is clamped by the contact ends of the fixed clamps 324. Driven by the rotating disc 11, the clamping opening 33 of the clamping member 32 aligns with the adjusting frame 42. The several fixed clamps 324 of the clamping member 32 slightly loosen the banana. The adjusting cylinder 41 is activated, causing the adjusting frame 42 to slide upwards. The adjusting groove 421 supports the middle and bottom of the banana, straightening its position in the clamping opening 33 (at this time, the banana is in a tightened and centered state in the clamping opening 33). The clamping member 32 then clamps the banana again. During the process of entering the peel splitting component 6, the gripper 32 will first pass through the tail cutting component 5. The gripper 32 holds the banana in the center of the tightening process, and the banana tail is cut off by the tail cutting blade 52. The banana tail then falls into the receiving trough 511 to wait for subsequent operations.

[0076] Driven by the rotating disk 11, the gripping port 33 of the gripper 32 continues to align with the peel dividing assembly 6. The dividing cylinder 61 drives the limiting plate 62 to move upward. The limiting plate 62 will rise to the highest position and contact the inner ends of several first mounting rods 6411, causing several third mounting rods 6413 to rotate outward around the fourth pin. At this time, the buffer spring is in a compressed state, and several dividing cutters 64 are in an expanded state. The banana entrance formed by the inner ends of several first mounting rods 6411 becomes larger. At this time, the gripper 32 releases the banana, and the banana enters the banana entrance by its own weight. The bottom of the banana contacts the upper surface of the limiting plate 62, and several circular blades 642 abut against the banana surface. The dividing cylinder 61 drives the limiting plate 62 to continue moving downward. The limiting plate 62 is at the same height as several second mounting rods 6412, and the limiting plate 62 does not contact several second mounting rods 6412. The buffer spring, which is in a compressed state, gradually returns to its original state. The elastic force of the buffer spring causes several dividing blades 64 to retract inward. Several circular blades 642 still abut against the banana surface. The limiting plate 62 continues to move downwards, reaching the same height as the several third mounting rods 6413. The limiting plate 62 contacts the lower ends of the inner ends of the third mounting rods 6413 (the lower ends refer to the parts below the position corresponding to the fourth pin). As the limiting plate 62 continues to move downwards, it applies a rotational force to the lower ends of the inner ends of the third mounting rods 6413. This rotational force causes the third mounting rods 6413 to rotate inwards around the fourth pin. The several dividing blades 64 continue to retract inwards, while the buffer springs are in an extended state. The several circular blades 642 remain in contact with the banana surface. The circular blades 642 remain in contact with the banana surface, dividing the banana peel. When the limiting plate 62 moves downward to the lowest position (the lowest position is the position where the limiting plate 62 can no longer rotate the third mounting rod 6413 inward), the dividing cylinder 61 drives the limiting plate 62 to move upward again, and the banana also moves upward; when the banana moves upward, the banana peel makes secondary contact with the circular blade 642 to ensure thorough dividing and prevent the banana peel from sticking together.

[0077] When the limiting plate 62 reaches its highest position again under the drive of the dividing cylinder 61, the clamping member 32 clamps the divided banana. Under the drive of the rotating disk 11, the clamping port 33 on the clamping member 32 continues to align with the peeling component 7. The drive motor 81 starts, driving the crankshaft and two cams to rotate, which in turn drives the first cam connecting rod, the second cam connecting rod, the third cam connecting rod, the first suction cup connecting rod and the second suction cup connecting rod to rotate in sequence. This causes the suction cup head 721 to slide between the two support frames 723. That is, because the rotation connection point between the third suction cup connecting rod and the suction cup bracket 7211 is located in front of the optical axis 7215, the third suction cup connecting rod enables the front end of the suction cup head 721 to rotate upward or downward around the two optical axes 7215. At the same time, the needle cylinder 7213 is activated, causing the slider to slide backward at the first slot. The first limiting rod is located at the rear end of the first limiting hole, and the second limiting rod is located at the rear end of the second limiting hole. This causes the chuck 7214 to rotate counterclockwise by a certain angle, and the bent part of the chuck 7214 moves away from the suction cup 7212. That is, the front end of the chuck 7214 opens in the counterclockwise direction, and the gap between the bent part of the chuck 7214 and the suction cup 7212 becomes larger, allowing the banana peel at the end of the banana to enter the gap. The needle cylinder 7213 is activated again, causing the slider to slide forward at the first slot. The first limiting rod is located at the front end of the first limiting hole, and the second limiting rod is located at the front end of the second limiting hole. This causes the chuck 7214 to rotate clockwise by a certain angle (the chuck 7214 is in a horizontal state). The bent part of the chuck 7214 gets closer to the suction cup 7212, and the gap between the bent part of the chuck 7214 and the suction cup 7212 becomes smaller. The bent part of the chuck 7214 and the suction cup 7212 clamp the banana peel tightly and fix it in the gap.

[0078] At this point, the two pressure roller cylinders 91 are activated, driving the two pressure roller connecting rods 92 to rotate clockwise, which in turn drives the pressure roller 722 to move upward, entering between the banana peel and banana flesh. Simultaneously, the brushless motor 96 starts, driving the pressure roller 722 to rotate. As the pressure roller 722 moves upward, it generates rotational friction with the banana peel, pulling the peel off the banana flesh. The banana peel and banana flesh are now separated. The banana flesh enters the next station through the first receiving port 73, awaiting further processing. The clamp 7214 then releases the banana peel from the gap, and the separated banana peel enters the receiving box 74 through the second receiving port 741, awaiting further processing.

[0079] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are only used to explain the present invention. They are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other implementation methods can be easily made by substitution or modification based on the technical content disclosed in this specification. Therefore, all changes and improvements made to the principles and process conditions of the present invention should be included within the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

Claims

1. A continuous banana peeling device, characterized in that, The device includes a frame, a rotating disk that rotates on the frame, a fixed plate that is mounted on the frame, and at least one peeling mechanism. The fixed plate is located below the rotating disk. The peeling mechanism includes three fixing components that are evenly arranged on the rotating disk and are used to clamp bananas, and an adjusting component that is arranged on the fixed plate in sequence along the rotation direction for adjusting the position of the bananas, a tail-cutting component for cutting the banana tail, a peel-splitting component for splitting the banana peel, and a peeling component for separating the banana peel from the banana flesh. The rotating disk is rotated so that the three fixing components are aligned sequentially with the adjusting component, the peel-splitting component, and the peeling component. Each of the fixing components includes a guide groove provided on the rotating disk and a clamping member for holding the banana. The guide groove is provided with a guide opening for the banana to pass through, and the guide opening is located directly above the clamping member. Each of the skin splitting components includes a rod, a limiting plate, a cutter mounting plate, and a plurality of splitting cutters. The limiting plate is located above the cutter mounting plate. The bottom of the limiting plate is connected to one end of the rod. The other end of the rod passes through the cutter mounting plate, and the rod slides relative to the cutter mounting plate. The plurality of splitting cutters are evenly distributed in a ring around the center of the limiting plate on the outside of the limiting plate. The bottom of each splitting cutter is rotatably mounted on the cutter mounting plate, and the top of each splitting cutter can be close to or away from the center of the limiting plate. Each peeling assembly includes a base and several peeling parts. The base is disposed on the fixed plate, and the several peeling parts are evenly arranged in a ring on the base. A first receiving port for banana flesh to pass through is formed between the several peeling parts. Each peeling part includes a suction cup assembly for gripping banana peel, a pressure roller assembly for peeling banana peel, and two support frames disposed opposite to each other on the base. The suction cup assembly includes a suction cup head slidably disposed between the two support frames via a suction cup connecting rod assembly. The pressure roller assembly includes a pressure roller connecting rod assembly and a pressure roller. One end of the pressure roller connecting rod assembly is rotatably connected between the two support frames, and the other end of the pressure roller connecting rod assembly is rotatably connected to the pressure roller. The pressure roller is located above the suction cup head. A receiving box is disposed at the bottom of the base, and a second receiving port is disposed on the receiving box. The second receiving port is located below the suction cup head and the pressure roller.

2. The continuous banana peeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each clamping component includes a fixed clamp outer ring, a fixed clamp inner ring, a clamping cylinder, and several fixed clamps. The fixed clamp outer ring and the clamping cylinder are both mounted on the rotating disk. The fixed clamp outer ring is rotatably connected to the fixed clamp inner ring via a first bearing. The telescopic rod of the clamping cylinder is fixedly connected to the fixed clamp inner ring. Each fixed clamp is provided with a connecting end and a contact end. Each connecting end is movably connected to the fixed clamp outer ring, and each contact end is movably connected to the fixed clamp inner ring. Several fixed clamps are arranged in a ring along the rotation direction, and a clamping opening is formed between the contact ends of several fixed clamps. The clamping opening is located directly below the guide opening.

3. The continuous banana peeling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the fixing clamps is provided with a clearance slot, and each clearance slot is provided with a connecting hole on both ends of its corresponding end face. One end of the fixing clamp with the connecting hole is the connecting end. Each clearance slot is engaged with the outer ring of the fixing clamp, the first bearing, and the inner ring of the fixing clamp. The outer ring of the fixing clamp is provided with a plurality of outer ring holes. Each outer ring hole and the two connecting holes on each connecting end are connected by a first pin.

4. The continuous banana peeling device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the relief slots is provided with a first strip hole on both ends of the corresponding end face. One end of the fixing clamp with the first strip hole is the contact end. Each fixing clamp is also provided with a number of inner ring holes on its inner ring. Each inner ring hole and the two first strip holes on each contact end are connected by a second pin.

5. The continuous banana peeling device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each of the second pins is fitted with a second bearing, and each second bearing is located in and in contact with one of the two first slots at the contact end.

6. The continuous banana peeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each adjustment component includes an adjustment cylinder mounted on the fixed plate and an adjustment frame fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic rod of the adjustment cylinder. An adjustment groove for placing bananas is provided at the center of the adjustment frame.

7. The continuous banana peeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the tail-cutting assemblies includes a tail-cutting blade holder disposed on the fixed plate and a tail-cutting blade disposed at an angle on the tail-cutting blade holder. The tail-cutting blade holder is provided with a receiving trough for storing banana tails, and the tail-cutting blade is located above the receiving trough.

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