Orange segmenting machine

Abstract

The application discloses a tangerine segmenting machine, and belongs to the technical field of fruit canning, which solves the problem that manual operation is still needed, and the working efficiency is higher than that of pure manual operation, and there is still room for improvement. The tangerine segmenting machine comprises a receiving seat shell, a guide cone, a plurality of cutting lines fixedly connected to the guide cone, and an annular assembly arranged above the receiving seat shell; the receiving seat shell is detachably connected to the guide cone; the annular assembly comprises a plurality of coaxially and rotationally connected rotating rings with different radii, a driving component for driving the rotating rings to rotate respectively, and a pressing component. The device can efficiently segment the peeled tangerine pulp into segments. In the operation process, the tangerine pulp is placed on the receiving seat shell, the guide cone and the cutting lines are linked to pass through the center of the pulp, the cutting point is analyzed by means of an image acquisition module, a control module synchronously drives the cutting lines, and the tangerine segments are accurately segmented. This method discards the traditional cooperation of manual operation and machinery, and significantly improves the segmenting efficiency.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of canned fruit processing, and particularly relates to a tangerine slice continuous slicing and segmenting machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] Tangerine canned food is a popular processed fruit product that preserves the freshness and flavor of tangerines in a sealed metal or plastic container. The steps to produce tangerine canned food generally include the following main links: first, selecting and preparing raw materials, only fresh, mature, and flawless tangerines will be selected to make canned food. Then, the tangerines are thoroughly washed and the skin and seeds are removed, and then they are cut into slices or kept whole as needed. In the next step of the processing process, the cut tangerines are heat treated, which can kill bacteria and extend the shelf life of the tangerines in the can. Then, the tangerines and the pre-boiled syrup are put into the can together, sometimes with the addition of ingredients such as citric acid, vitamin C, etc. to enhance flavor and shelf life. After canning, the cans are immediately sealed and sterilized at high temperature to ensure the elimination of all possible microorganisms and complete the preservation process. The last step is cooling, labeling and packaging, the tangerine canned food is cooled to room temperature, then labeled with product information, and finally packed into boxes ready for transportation to stores and consumers. Tangerine canned food is very popular because it is easy to store and transport, and is not limited by season, so you can enjoy the delicious tangerines anytime, anywhere.

[0003] During the processing of tangerine canned food, the tangerines need to be heated to separate the tangerine peel from the tangerine pulp, and then the tangerine peel is separated from the tangerine by a tangerine peeling machine. Then the tangerines are sent to a segmenting machine, where the connecting position between the tangerine segments is cut by a blade, so that the entire tangerine pulp remains nearly torn but still maintains an integrated structure. Then, through manual operation, a specially designed wire bow is used to completely separate the tangerine pulp that still has a connection into one piece. Because the segmenting machine needs to clamp the tangerine pulp at both ends during cutting, if the tangerine pulp is completely cut by the blade, the last two or three pieces of tangerine pulp cannot be clamped and cut completely, or the tangerine pulp will be damaged or cannot be in the form of a single piece. Therefore, manual operation is still needed, which has higher work efficiency than pure manual operation, but there is still room for improvement.

[0004] Therefore, a tangerine slice continuous slicing and segmenting machine is proposed to solve or alleviate the above problems. SUMMARY

[0005] The orange slice continuous piece separating machine can place the orange pulp after removing the orange peel on the receiving seat shell, then insert the guide cone to drive several cutting lines to pass through the middle of the orange pulp, make the guide cone connect with the receiving seat shell, shoot the orange pulp by the image acquisition module, transmit the picture to the control module and analyze to obtain the number of orange segments and the connection position of the orange segments, then control the driving part to drive the corresponding number of turns to rotate, then make the cutting line reach the connection position of the orange segments, control the pressing assembly to press the cutting line reaching the connection position of the orange segments, make the cutting line deflect relative to the guide cone, and the action of the cutting line is synchronous, so that the whole orange pulp can be separated into several independent orange segments at once, then take away the orange segments, disassemble the guide cone from the receiving seat shell, then take the next orange pulp to separate into several independent orange segments, so that the efficiency of orange separation can be greatly improved, and the action of separating the orange segments by artificial and mechanical secondary cooperation is not needed, but the complete separation of the orange pulp can be directly completed by the separating machine.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] An orange slice continuous piece separating machine comprises a receiving seat shell, a guide cone, a plurality of cutting lines fixedly connected to the guide cone, and a ring assembly arranged above the receiving seat shell, the receiving seat shell is detachably connected with the guide cone, the ring assembly comprises a plurality of turns of coaxially connected turns with different radii, a driving part for driving each turn to rotate, and a pressing part, the upper end of each cutting line is arranged on the bottom surface of each turn, the pressing part is used for pressing the cutting line, and the machine further comprises a control module and an image acquisition module, the image acquisition module is used for shooting the picture of the orange pulp and transmitting the picture to the control module, the control module receives the picture of the orange pulp, counts the number of orange segments and the connection position of the orange segments by image recognition algorithm, and controls the driving part to drive the turns and the cutting lines to rotate to the connection position of the orange segments, and then makes the pressing assembly press the cutting line.

[0008] Preferably, the inner turn of the turns is connected with a center connecting disc, the adjacent turns are connected with annular connecting discs, and the top surfaces of the center connecting disc and the annular connecting disc are fixedly connected with a hanging rod for limiting the rotation of the center connecting disc and the annular connecting disc.

[0009] Preferably, the lower pressing assembly comprises a plurality of cylinders, a center pressing disc and an annular pressing disc, one of the cylinders is fixedly connected to the center connecting disc and the piston rod thereof is fixedly connected to the center pressing disc after penetrating the center connecting disc, the rest of the cylinders are fixedly connected to the top surface of the annular connecting disc in groups of two and the piston rods thereof are fixedly connected to the annular pressing disc after penetrating the annular connecting disc, the cross-sectional area of the center pressing disc is smaller than that of the center connecting disc, and the cross-sectional area of the annular pressing disc is also smaller than that of the annular connecting disc.

[0010] Preferably, the lower pressing assembly further comprises a plurality of connecting barrels, the outer diameters of the connecting barrels are different, and the connecting barrels are fixedly connected to the bottom surfaces of the center pressing disc and the annular pressing disc, respectively, the outer diameters of the connecting barrels are the same as the outer diameters of the center pressing disc and the annular pressing disc, and the height of the connecting barrel is greater than 10 cm.

[0011] Preferably, the top surface of the rotating ring is fixedly connected with a transmission ring, the driving component comprises a plurality of transmission shafts with a non-circular cross section, a rotating shaft fixedly connected between adjacent transmission shafts, an electromagnet driving ring slidingly connected to the transmission shaft, and a servo motor driving the rotating shaft to rotate, the transmission ring is made of a magnetic material, the electromagnet driving ring is drivingly connected with the transmission ring, and the electromagnet driving ring is coupled with the control module through an intermediate relay and an H-bridge circuit, and the cross-sectional area of the rotating shaft is greater than that of the transmission shaft.

[0012] Preferably, the electromagnet driving ring is in the form of a friction wheel, and the transmission ring is drivingly connected with the electromagnet driving ring through friction.

[0013] Preferably, the end of the last transmission shaft away from the servo motor is fixedly connected with a limiting block away from the rotating shaft, and the cross-sectional area of the limiting block is greater than that of the transmission shaft.

[0014] Preferably, the top surface of the receiving seat shell is concave downward to form a conical groove matched with the guide cone, and the bottom surface of the guide cone has a diameter of less than 1.5 cm.

[0015] Preferably, the inner side of the receiving seat shell is fixedly connected with a magnet, and the guide cone is made of metal.

[0016] Preferably, the cutting line has elastic deformation performance and is formed by twisting a plurality of 500D polyester filaments.

[0017] The present application has the following advantages:

[0018] The application focuses on improving the efficiency of segmenting and reducing the secondary cooperation in manual and mechanical processing, and proposes an innovative segmenting machine design, which mainly includes a receiving seat shell for placing peeled orange pulp, a guide cone, a plurality of cutting lines, an image acquisition module, a pressing assembly, a plurality of rotating rings, and a control module. The control module is used to accurately control the entire segmenting process.

[0019] Firstly, the operator places the peeled orange pulp on the receiving seat shell, preparing for the next processing step. After the placement is completed, the guide cone is inserted into the center of the orange pulp and penetrates it, and a plurality of cutting lines are carried into the middle of the pulp at the same time. All these preparation steps are completed under the premise of ensuring the stability of the pulp, and the pulp will not be damaged by the guide cone. In this way, the guide cone and the receiving seat shell establish a stable connection, which is crucial for the subsequent segmenting process.

[0020] Next, the image acquisition module of the segmenting machine enters the working state, which will take high-definition pictures of the orange pulp on the receiving seat shell. These clear pictures are immediately transmitted to the control module. The analysis program in the control module will analyze and obtain the number of orange segments and the connection positions between each orange segment by using advanced image recognition technology. After obtaining these important data, the control module will transmit instructions to the driving components to accurately control them to rotate the corresponding number of cutting lines.

[0021] The relevant cutting lines are controlled to be placed at the connection positions of the orange, and the pressing assembly that follows aligns these positions and expands the picture simultaneously. By adjusting the pressing assembly, the cutting lines are accurately pressed and expanded. In this process, the cutting lines are deflected relative to the guide cone, allowing them to be inserted along the predetermined path, thus effectively segmenting the different segments.

[0022] It is worth noting that all the actions of the cutting lines are synchronized, which is due to the efficient coordination of the control module. This design allows the entire orange pulp to be divided into several independent orange segments at once, greatly improving the segmenting speed and achieving the first automated standard.

[0023] After completing the segmenting task, the segmenting machine performs subsequent work. The operator only needs to easily take away the just segmented orange segments, and then through a simple action, the guide cone can be detached from the receiving seat shell. This convenient and efficient disassembly mechanism undoubtedly further improves the use efficiency of the equipment.

[0024] Subsequently, the sub-cubator is ready to welcome the next orange pulp, the new orange will be loaded, and the efficient cycle process is started again, forming new orange segments, significantly improving the efficiency of orange disintegration. Compared with the past tedious work of multiple cooperation between manual and mechanical segmenting actions, the device can complete the complete segmenting of orange pulp in one station without additional cooperation, greatly saving resources and time, and optimizing the overall work process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 Structure diagram of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 2 Enlarged view of A in Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 3 Structure diagram of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 4 Sectional view of the present application

[0029] Figure 5 Enlarged view of B in Figure 4 ;

[0030] Figure 6 Enlarged view of C in Figure 4 .

[0031] 1, receiving seat shell; 2, taper groove; 3, guide cone; 4, cutting line; 5, center connecting disc; 6, rotating ring; 7, transmission ring; 8, annular connecting disc; 9, boom; 10, air cylinder; 11, rotating shaft; 12, transmission shaft; 13, electromagnet drive ring; 14, limit block; 15, center pressure disc; 16, annular pressure disc. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all.

[0033] A segmenting machine for orange segments, as shown in Figure 1 , 3As shown in Figures 1 and 4, the assembly includes a receiving housing 1, a guide cone 3, several cutting lines 4 fixedly connected to the guide cone 3, and an annular assembly positioned above the receiving housing 1. The receiving housing 1 and the guide cone 3 are detachably connected. The annular assembly includes several coaxially rotatable rings 6 with different radii, a driving component for driving each ring 6 to rotate, a pressing component, a control module, and an image acquisition module. The upper end of each cutting line 4 is positioned corresponding to the bottom surface of each ring 6. The innermost ring 6 is rotatably connected to a central connecting plate 5. An annular connecting plate 8 is rotatably connected between adjacent rings 6. The top surfaces of the central connecting plate 5 and the annular connecting plate 8 are fixedly connected to a suspension rod 9 for limiting their rotation. The ceiling can be fixedly connected to a ceiling or a frame.

[0034] The pressing component is used to press down the cutting line 4. The image acquisition module is used to capture the image of the orange pulp and transmit it to the control module. After receiving the image of the orange pulp, the control module uses an image recognition algorithm to count the number of orange segments and the connection position of the orange segments. Then, it controls the driving component to drive the rotating ring 6 and the cutting line 4 to rotate to the connection position of the orange segments and then causes the pressing component to press down the cutting line 4.

[0035] like Figure 6 As shown, the top surface of the receiving housing 1 is recessed downward to form a conical groove 2 that fits with the guide cone 3. The bottom diameter of the guide cone 3 is less than 1.5cm. A magnet is fixedly connected to the inner side of the receiving housing 1. The guide cone 3 is made of metal, specifically stainless steel. The receiving housing 1 is also made of stainless steel. The cutting line 4 has elastic deformation properties and is made by twisting several 500D polyester filaments.

[0036] like Figure 5 As shown, the pressing assembly includes several cylinders 10, a central pressure plate 15, an annular pressure plate 16, and several connecting cylinders. One cylinder 10 is fixedly connected to the central connecting plate 5, and its piston rod passes through the central connecting plate 5 and is fixedly connected to the central pressure plate 15. The remaining cylinders 10 are fixedly connected in pairs to the top surface of the annular connecting plate 8, and their piston rods pass through the annular connecting plate 8 and are fixedly connected to the annular pressure plate 16. The cross-sectional area of ​​the central pressure plate 15 is smaller than that of the central connecting plate 5, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the annular pressure plate 16 is also smaller than that of the annular connecting plate 8. The outer diameters of the connecting cylinders are different, and the connecting cylinders are fixedly connected to the bottom surfaces of the central pressure plate 15 and the annular pressure plate 16 respectively. The outer diameter of the connecting cylinder is the same as that of the central pressure plate 15 and the annular pressure plate 16, and the height of the connecting cylinder is greater than 10cm.

[0037] like Figure 2As shown, the top surface of the rotating ring 6 is fixedly connected with a transmission ring 7, the driving component includes a plurality of transmission shafts 12 with a non-circular cross section, a rotating shaft 11 fixedly connected between adjacent transmission shafts 12, an electromagnet driving ring 13 slidingly connected on the transmission shaft 12, and a servo motor driving the rotating shaft 11 to rotate, the transmission ring 7 is made of magnetic material, the electromagnet driving ring 13 can be drivingly connected with the transmission ring 7, and the electromagnet driving ring 13 is coupled with the control module through an intermediate relay and an H-bridge circuit, the cross-sectional area of the rotating shaft 11 is larger than that of the transmission shaft 12, the electromagnet driving ring 13 is in the form of a friction wheel, the transmission ring 7 can be drivingly connected with the electromagnet driving ring 13 through friction, and the structure of the electromagnet driving ring 13 is the same as that of a bevel gear, but there is no tooth on the surface of the electromagnet driving ring 13, and the structure of the transmission ring 7 is in the form of a bevel gear ring that can be engaged with the bevel gear, but there is also no tooth on the inner ring of the transmission ring 7, and the last transmission shaft 12 away from the servo motor is fixedly connected with a limiting block 14 at the end away from the rotating shaft 11, and the cross-sectional area of the limiting block 14 is larger than that of the transmission shaft 12.

[0038] The number of the rotating ring 6 is 10, and the number of the cutting lines 4 is the same.

[0039] The core of the present application is a highly automated and intelligent orange segmenting machine, which is designed to efficiently process and segment oranges, thereby greatly enhancing the efficiency of producing and processing oranges. In the workflow of the present application, there will be a preparation stage first, during which the workers need to preliminarily wash and peel the collected mature and fresh oranges. After this stage, the orange flesh stripped of the outer skin will be smooth and complete, thereby preparing for the subsequent segmenting operation.

[0040] Then, in the segmentation stage, the operator of the present application places the orange flesh with the orange skin removed on a stainless steel receiving seat shell 1, keeps the positioning of the orange flesh stable, and then manually operates to allow the guide cone 3 to be inserted into and pass through the center of the orange, and in the process, push a plurality of thin and sharp cutting lines 4 to pass through the middle part of the orange along the pre-planned path, and under the adsorption of the electromagnet, the guide cone 3 can be smoothly embedded into the taper groove 2.

[0041] After the insertion of the cutting lines 4 is completed, the connecting structure of the guide cone 3 and the receiving seat shell 1 will be firmly combined, at this time, the image acquisition module will be triggered, which will observe and shoot the orange flesh in its field of view in detail. Through high-definition capture, this module can clearly obtain the structural details of the orange flesh, and real-time transmit these pictures to the control module, i.e. the single-chip microcomputer, in the present segmenting machine.

[0042] Subsequently, the control module will quickly analyze the captured image, through image recognition algorithm to accurately identify the specific number of orange segments and the exact position of the connection between the orange segments, with these key information, the control module will adjust its driving component action strategy based on these data, according to the number of orange segments identified, the driving component will control the corresponding number of rotating assembly to make accurate rotation 6 rotation, so that the cutting line 4 can accurately align the connection position between the orange segments.

[0043] In the rotation of the rotating ring 6, the control module will output signal to the intermediate relay and H bridge circuit to the electromagnet drive ring 13, so that it produces magnetic, and it will be on the transmission shaft 12 with four prism shape displacement, so that the electromagnet drive ring 13 and transmission ring 7 with suction, so that the servo motor can drive the electromagnet drive ring 13 rotation, the electromagnet drive ring 13 will drive the transmission ring 7 rotation, to complete the rotation of the rotating ring 6.

[0044] And when you need to adjust the different rotating ring 6 rotation, only need to control module will have completed the rotating ring 6 rotation of the electromagnet drive ring 13 through the H bridge circuit changes the direction of the current, so that the electromagnet drive ring 13 produces opposite magnetic force, that is, repulsion, so that the distance between the electromagnet drive ring 13 and transmission ring 7 increases, and then through the intermediate relay to open the electromagnet drive ring 13 far away from the power, in turn, control other electromagnet drive ring 13.

[0045] Further, in the cutting line 4 reaches each orange segment connection position, the lower pressure assembly will receive the system command, like the cloud water, and then press down, until the contact cutting line 4, at this time, the accurate execution of the lower pressure action will make the cutting line 4 can be deflected relative to the guide cone 3, to ensure that each orange segment is gentle and complete, reduce unnecessary damage to the pulp.

[0046] It is worth mentioning that all the cutting line 4 action is synchronous, this design ensures that the whole orange pulp can be decomposed into several independent and intact orange segments in an instant, after the completion of the segmentation, these gently separated orange segments will be taken out, ready for the next batch of orange pulp.

[0047] And when all the orange segments are taken out properly, the guide cone 3 can be easily removed from the receiving seat shell 1, to relieve the time pressure for the next round of orange pulp segmentation work, improve the overall work efficiency, then the staff can continuously process more orange pulp, and put them in the receiving seat shell 1 in an orderly manner, restart the guide cone 3 and cutting line 4 segment action, efficiently produce more independent orange segments.

[0048] The application improves the traditional manual and mechanical secondary matching mode. Through mechanical design and intelligent analysis, the full-automatic segmenting machine can directly complete the complete segmenting task of orange pulp. The independent and complete orange segments can be directly used for further processing or packaging, which not only saves manpower and material resources and simplifies the operation process, but also significantly improves the efficiency of orange segmenting compared with the previous manual or semi-automatic operation. The independent and complete orange segments can be directly used for further processing or packaging, which not only meets the needs of consumers for speed and convenience in fast-paced life, but also realizes strict control over product quality and hygiene standards.

[0049] Through the implementation of the application, manufacturers can process more oranges in a shorter time, realize economies of scale, and provide consumers with safer and more convenient eating experiences. Orange processing plants can update production lines to improve product delivery speed and quality, thereby standing out in the fierce market competition.

[0050] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the application, but the protection scope of the application is not limited to this. Any person skilled in the art can make equivalent replacements or changes within the technical range disclosed by the application according to the technical solution and inventive concept of the application, which should be covered within the protection scope of the application.

Claims

1. A machine for separating orange segments into continuous pieces, characterized in that, The system includes a receiving housing (1), a guide cone (3), several cutting lines (4) fixedly connected to the guide cone (3), and an annular assembly set above the receiving housing (1). The receiving housing (1) and the guide cone (3) are detachably connected. The annular assembly includes several coaxially rotatable rings (6) with different radii, a driving component for driving each ring (6) to rotate, and a pressing component. The upper end of each cutting line (4) is set on the bottom surface of each ring (6). The pressing component is used to press down on the cutting line (4). The system also includes a control module and an image acquisition module. The image acquisition module is used to capture images of orange pulp and transmit them to the control module. After receiving the images of orange pulp, the control module uses an image recognition algorithm to count the number of orange segments and the connection position of the orange segments. It then controls the driving component to drive the rings (6) and the cutting lines (4) to rotate to the connection position of the orange segments and then commands the pressing component to press down on the cutting lines (4). The innermost rotating ring (6) is rotatably connected to a central connecting plate (5), and adjacent rotating rings (6) are rotatably connected to annular connecting plates (8). The top surfaces of the central connecting plate (5) and the annular connecting plate (8) are fixedly connected to a rod (9) for limiting their rotation. The pressing assembly includes several cylinders (10), a central pressure plate (15), and an annular pressure plate (16). One cylinder (10) is fixedly connected to the central connecting plate (5), and its piston rod passes through the central connecting plate (5) and is fixedly connected to the central pressure plate (15). The remaining cylinders (10) are fixedly connected in pairs to the top surface of the annular connecting plate (8), and their piston rods pass through the annular connecting plate (8) and are fixedly connected to the annular pressure plate (16). The cross-section of the central pressure plate (15) is... The cross-sectional area of ​​the ring pressure plate (16) is smaller than that of the central connecting plate (5), and the cross-sectional area of ​​the ring pressure plate (16) is also smaller than that of the ring connecting plate (8). The top surface of the rotating ring (6) is fixedly connected to the transmission ring (7). The driving component includes several non-circular transmission shafts (12), a rotating shaft (11) fixedly connected between adjacent transmission shafts (12), an electromagnet driving ring (13) slidably connected to the transmission shaft (12), and a servo motor that drives the rotating shaft (11) to rotate. The transmission ring (7) is made of magnetic material. The electromagnet driving ring (13) can be connected to the transmission ring (7) for transmission. The electromagnet driving ring (13) is coupled to the control module through an intermediate relay and an H-bridge circuit. The cross-sectional area of ​​the rotating shaft (11) is larger than that of the transmission shaft (12).

2. The orange slice separating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressing assembly also includes several connecting cylinders, each with a different outer diameter, and each connecting cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the central pressure plate (15) and the annular pressure plate (16). The outer diameter of the connecting cylinder is the same as that of the central pressure plate (15) and the annular pressure plate (16), and the height of the connecting cylinder is greater than 10cm.

3. The orange slice separating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electromagnet drive ring (13) is in the shape of a friction wheel, and the transmission ring (7) can be connected to the electromagnet drive ring (13) through frictional transmission.

4. The orange slice separating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A limiting block (14) is fixedly connected to the end of the last drive shaft (12) away from the servo motor and away from the rotating shaft (11). The cross-sectional area of ​​the limiting block (14) is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the drive shaft (12).

5. A segment-separating machine for orange slices according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the receiving housing (1) is recessed downward to form a conical groove (2) that fits with the guide cone (3), and the bottom diameter of the guide cone (3) is less than 1.5cm.

6. A segment-separating machine for orange slices according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that, A magnet is fixedly connected to the inner side of the receiving housing (1), and the guide cone (3) is made of metal.

7. The orange slice separating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutting line (4) has elastic deformation properties and is made by twisting several 500D polyester filaments.

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