Automatic processing equipment for half-shell mussels

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of half shell mussel automatic processing equipment, belong to aquatic product processing technical field, the half shell mussel automatic processing equipment includes: rack;Feeding mechanism;Conveying mechanism;Pulling hair mechanism;Drag hook mechanism, the drag hook mechanism includes support frame fixed on rack, moving track is fixed on the both sides of support frame, pulling hook is slidably connected in moving track, pulling hook is symmetrically equipped with two, support frame is located above the conveying belt;Tool mechanism, the tool mechanism includes the tool in the one side of pulling hook, tool is rotatably connected in rack;Material distribution chute, the material distribution chute is located below pulling hook, screw is installed in the inside of rack;The equipment can complete mussel feeding, pulling hair, conveying, opening shell, separating whole process by feeding mechanism, pulling hair mechanism, conveying mechanism and drag hook mechanism and tool mechanism, realizes that whole shell mussel is separated, and work efficiency is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of aquatic product processing technology, and in particular relates to an automated processing equipment for half-shell mussels. Background Technology

[0002] Mussels, also known as sea mussels, are bivalve mollusks that, after being cooked and processed into dried mussels, are a type of marine mollusc. They have dark brown shells and live on coastal rocks. They feed on microorganisms and organic detritus in seawater. Thick-shelled mussels are a highly nutritious marine shellfish with significant economic value, high edible value, broad aquaculture prospects, and market development potential.

[0003] Currently, when processing thick-shelled mussels into half-shell mussels, workers need to use a peeling knife to separate the meat from one side of the shell after steaming in a boiler, and then manually remove the separated shell and the byssal threads. The level of automation in the production and processing is low. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated processing equipment for half-shell mussels. This equipment can complete the entire process of mussel feeding, feather removal, conveying, shell opening, and separation through a feeding mechanism, a feather removal mechanism, a conveying mechanism, a hook mechanism, and a cutting tool mechanism, thereby achieving fully automated separation of mussel shell meat.

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

[0006] An automated processing device for half-shell mussels, comprising:

[0007] A frame, wherein a track is fixed inside the frame and placed in the middle of the frame;

[0008] The feeding mechanism includes a lifting frame located on one side of the frame, and a hopper is provided on the side of the lifting frame away from the frame;

[0009] The conveying mechanism includes a conveyor belt rotatably connected inside the frame, the conveyor belt being placed on both sides of the track, and a first motor fixed to the frame being connected to one side of the conveyor belt;

[0010] A hair-plucking mechanism, the hair-plucking mechanism including an elastic clamp located below the conveyor belt;

[0011] The hook mechanism includes a support frame fixed on the frame, movable rails fixed on both sides of the support frame, hooks slidably connected inside the movable rails, two hooks symmetrically arranged, and the support frame is located above the conveyor belt.

[0012] A cutting tool mechanism, comprising a cutting tool located on one side of the hook, the cutting tool being rotatably connected to the frame;

[0013] The material distribution slide is located below the hook, and the screws are installed inside the frame.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it further includes a power distribution box and a controller electrically connected to the power distribution box. The power distribution box is screwed on one side of the frame. The controller is equipped with a PLC device, a pneumatic controller, an electric controller, a vision sensor, and a touch screen. The controller has a built-in operating program. Based on the PLC device, the pneumatic controller and the electric controller control the feeding mechanism, the conveying mechanism, the hair removal mechanism, the hook mechanism, and the cutting tool mechanism. The vision sensor is placed inside the hopper.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the track is V-shaped, and a peeling plate is fixed to the middle of the track with screws. The peeling plate is located away from the end of the feeding mechanism. A central track frame is fixed on the frame above the track, and a number of inverted V-shaped elastic pressure plates are rotatably connected inside the central track frame.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the feeding mechanism further includes a base plate screwed to the side of the frame, with a vertical rod fixed at the upper end of the base plate. Two vertical rods are symmetrically arranged, and the lifting frame is fixed between the two vertical rods. A V-shaped guide groove is fixed inside the lifting frame, and the V-shaped guide groove is inclined toward the track. A C-shaped rod is fixed to one side of the two vertical rods, and the hopper is fixed inside the C-shaped rod.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a lifting belt is rotatably connected inside the lifting frame. One end of the lifting belt is connected to a second motor installed on the side of the vertical rod. Several equidistant horizontal bars are fixed on the lifting belt. A clamping plate is fixed on the horizontal bar. One end of the clamping plate is a large opening end and the other end is a small opening end. The clamping plate faces the direction of rotation of the lifting belt with the large opening end. The hopper is provided with a through groove on the side facing the lifting frame. The clamping plate and the through groove are positioned correspondingly.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of pusher plates are screwed onto the conveyor belt and are arranged at equal intervals, with the track passing through the center of the pusher plates.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there are two elastic clips, which are symmetrically arranged about the middle of the track. A cam is provided between the two elastic clips, and a third motor is connected to the cam shaft.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the moving track is provided with symmetrical M-shaped moving grooves, and rollers are slidably connected inside the M-shaped moving grooves. Each hook is elastically rotatably connected between two rollers, and a fixing plate is fixed to the upper end of the two hooks. A cylinder fixed on the support frame is connected to the fixing plate away from the hook end.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cutting tool is fixed with a cutting rod at the end away from the hook, and a turntable is fixed at the other end of the cutting rod. A fixing block is rotatably connected to the end of the turntable away from the cutting rod. A transmission shaft is fixedly inserted inside the fixing block. A fourth motor is connected to one end of the transmission shaft, and the fourth motor is screwed to the frame.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the track is elastically connected to a pressure rod near the end of the support frame, and the pressure rod is V-shaped.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this invention are: the equipment can complete the entire process of mussel feeding, feather removal, conveying, shell opening and separation through the feeding mechanism, feather removal mechanism, conveying mechanism, hook mechanism and cutter mechanism, realizing fully automatic separation of mussel shell meat, and can collect waste shells and half shell meat separately, greatly improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automated processing equipment for half-shell mussels provided by the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This invention provides an automated processing device for half-shell mussels. Figure 1 Another perspective illustration;

[0026] Figure 3 This invention provides an automated processing device for half-shell mussels. Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the central track frame of an automated half-shell mussel processing device provided by the present invention in the open state;

[0028] Figure 5 This invention provides an automated processing device for half-shell mussels. Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism of an automated processing equipment for half-shell mussels provided by the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 This invention provides an automated processing device for half-shell mussels. Figure 6 Enlarged diagram of point C in the middle.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Track; 3. Feeding mechanism; 4. Conveying mechanism; 5. Depilation mechanism; 6. Hook mechanism; 7. Cutting mechanism; 8. Distributing slide; 9. Electrical control box; 10. Peeling sheet; 11. Centered track frame; 12. Inverted V-shaped elastic pressure plate; 13. Pressure bar; 301. Base plate; 302. Vertical bar; 303. Lifting frame; 304. V-shaped guide groove; 305. C-shaped bar; 306. Hopper; 307. Lifting belt; 308. Second motor; 309. Horizontal bar; 3 10. Clamping plate; 311. Through slot; 401. Conveyor belt; 402. First motor; 403. Pusher plate; 501. Elastic clamp; 502. Cam; 503. Third motor; 601. Support frame; 602. Moving track; 603. Hook; 604. M-shaped moving slot; 605. Roller; 606. Fixing plate; 607. Cylinder; 701. Cutting tool; 702. Tool holder; 703. Turntable; 704. Fixing block; 705. Drive shaft; 706. Fourth motor. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To further understand the invention's content, features, and effects, the following embodiments are provided, and detailed descriptions are given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0033] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 7 The automated processing equipment for half-shell mussels according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the automated processing equipment for half-shell mussels includes:

[0035] The frame 1 has a track 2 fixed inside the frame 1, which is located in the middle of the frame 1;

[0036] The feeding mechanism 3 includes a lifting frame 303 located on one side of the frame 1, and a hopper 306 is provided on the side of the lifting frame 303 away from the frame 1;

[0037] The conveying mechanism 4 includes a conveyor belt 401 rotatably connected inside the frame 1. The conveyor belt 401 is placed on both sides of the track 2, and a first motor 402 fixed on the frame 1 is connected to one side of the conveyor belt 401.

[0038] Hair removal mechanism 5, the hair removal mechanism 5 includes an elastic clip 501 located below the conveyor belt 401;

[0039] The hook mechanism 6 includes a support frame 601 fixed on the frame 1. The support frame 601 has a moving track 602 fixed on both sides. The moving track 602 has a hook 603 slidably connected inside the moving track 602. Two hooks 603 are symmetrically arranged. The support frame 601 is located above the conveyor belt 401.

[0040] The cutting tool mechanism 7 includes a cutting tool 701 located on one side of the hook 603, and the cutting tool 701 is rotatably connected to the frame 1;

[0041] The material distribution slide 8 is located below the hook 603, and the screws are installed inside the frame 1.

[0042] It also includes a power distribution box 9 and a controller electrically connected to the power distribution box 9. The power distribution box 9 is screwed on one side of the frame 1. The controller is equipped with a PLC device, a pneumatic controller, an electric controller, a vision sensor and a touch screen. The controller has a built-in operating program. Based on the PLC device, the pneumatic controller and the electric controller control the feeding mechanism 3, the conveying mechanism 4, the hair removal mechanism 5, the hook mechanism 6 and the cutting tool mechanism 7. The vision sensor is placed inside the hopper 306.

[0043] In this embodiment, the mussels entering the hopper 306 are all in a semi-cooked, small-open state, and the elastic mechanisms installed therein are all torsion springs, which can achieve automatic reset without external force.

[0044] In a specific implementation, the track 2 is V-shaped, and a peeling plate 10 is fixed to the middle of the track 2 with screws. The peeling plate 10 is located away from the end of the feeding mechanism 3. A central track 2 frame is fixed on the frame 1 above the track 2. Several inverted V-shaped elastic pressure plates 12 are rotatably connected inside the central track 2 frame.

[0045] The specific feeding mechanism 3 also includes a base plate 301 screwed to the side of the frame 1. A vertical rod 302 is fixed to the upper end of the base plate 301. Two vertical rods 302 are symmetrically arranged. The lifting frame 303 is fixed between the two vertical rods 302. A V-shaped guide groove 304 is fixed inside the lifting frame 303. The V-shaped guide groove 304 is inclined towards the track 2. A chamfered rod 305 is fixed to the side of the two vertical rods 302. The hopper 306 is fixed inside the chamfered rod 305.

[0046] The lifting frame 303 is internally connected to a lifting belt 307. One end of the lifting belt 307 is connected to a second motor 308 installed on the side of the vertical rod 302. Several equidistant horizontal bars 309 are fixed on the lifting belt 307. A clamping plate 310 for clamping mussels is fixed on the horizontal bar 309. The clamping plate 310 is conical and has a through groove on one side of the horizontal bar 309. One end of the clamping plate 310 is a large opening end and the other end is a small opening end. The clamping plate 310 rotates towards the lifting belt 307 in the direction of the large opening end. The hopper 306 has a through groove 311 on the side facing the lifting frame 303. The clamping plate 310 and the through groove 311 are positioned correspondingly.

[0047] The specific feeding process is as follows: Mussels gather inside the hopper 306. The second motor 308 rotates the lifting belt 307, and the crossbars 309 are evenly spaced. As each crossbar 309 passes through the through slot 311 in the hopper 306, the clamping plate 310 on the crossbar 309 carries the mussels one by one and moves them diagonally upward with the lifting belt 307. When the lifting belt 307 turns, the mussels automatically fall into the V-shaped guide trough 304. Under the action of gravity, the mussels slide down the V-shaped guide trough 304 onto the track 2. Due to the shape of the clamping plate being larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, the mussels falling into the clamping plate 310 all have their openings facing upward, ensuring that the mussels become open downward after falling onto the V-shaped guide trough 304. Furthermore, several equally spaced pusher plates 403 are screwed onto the conveyor belt 401, and the track 2 passes through the middle of the pusher plates 403.

[0048] Then, the mussels that have slid down onto the track 2 slide one by one along the track 2 under the intermittent pushing action of the pusher plate 403. The mussels first pass through the feather-removing mechanism 5 on the track 2, and the feather-removing mechanism 5 removes the byssal threads on the mussel shells.

[0049] Specifically, the hair-plucking mechanism 5 is equipped with two elastic clamps 501, which are symmetrically arranged about the middle of the track 2. A cam 502 is provided between the two elastic clamps 501, and a third motor 503 is connected to the axis of the cam 502.

[0050] When the two elastic clamps 501 are stationary, they are angled near the ends of the track 2. Simultaneously, the cam 502 is not in contact with the two elastic clamps 501 in the vertical direction. Initially, the cam 502 is horizontal, resisting the two elastic clamps 501, which are both bent. After the third motor 503 is turned on, it drives the cam 502 to rotate. As the cam 502 rotates from the horizontal direction, it gradually becomes vertical, and there is no external force resisting the two elastic clamps 501. The two elastic clamps 501 automatically rotate to the upper contact state, clamping the byssal threads of the mussels at the position of the elastic clamps 501. As the conveyor belt 401 continues to drive, the byssal threads on the mussels are removed during the forward movement. Simultaneously, when the cam 502 makes its next stroke, it re-engages with the elastic clamps 501, opening them. This process is repeated, plucking the byssal threads one by one as the mussels move.

[0051] Meanwhile, as the mussels move along the conveyor belt 401, the inverted V-shaped elastic pressure plate 12 above the conveyor belt 401 presses down on the mussels to prevent them from changing direction during the forward movement. The inverted V-shaped elastic pressure plate 12 is elastic. As described above, the inverted V-shaped elastic pressure plate 12 has torsion springs at both ends. When the mussels move forward, they touch the inverted V-shaped elastic pressure plate 12 and rotate upward. Under the rebound action of the torsion springs, the mussels can be pressed down.

[0052] After passing through the plucking mechanism 5, during the mussel's forward movement, under the action of the V-shaped elastic pressing plate 12, the peeling plate 10 is directly inserted into the mussel's open end, facilitating the subsequent shell removal by the hook mechanism 6.

[0053] The hook mechanism 6 also includes a symmetrical M-shaped moving groove 604 set inside the moving track 602. Rollers 605 are slidably connected inside the M-shaped moving groove 604. Each hook 603 is elastically rotatably connected between two rollers 605. A fixing plate 606 is fixed to the upper end of the two hooks 603. A cylinder 607 fixed on the support frame 601 is connected to the end of the fixing plate 606 away from the hook 603.

[0054] At the front end of the hook mechanism 6 is the cutting tool mechanism 7, which mainly includes a cutting tool 701. A cutting bar 702 is fixed to the end of the cutting tool 701 away from the hook 603. A turntable 703 is fixed to the other end of the cutting bar 702. A fixing block 704 is rotatably connected to the end of the turntable 703 away from the cutting bar 702. A transmission shaft 705 is fixedly inserted inside the fixing block 704. A fourth motor 706 is connected to one end of the transmission shaft 705. The fourth motor 706 is screwed to the frame 1. The cutting tool 701 is initially positioned at the center line of the track 2.

[0055] Meanwhile, a pressure rod 13 is elastically connected to the end of the track 2 near the support frame 601, and the pressure rod 13 is V-shaped.

[0056] Then, when the mussels opened by the peeling plate 10 are conveyed to the hook mechanism 6, the mussels' orientation is readjusted again by the pressure rod 13, such as... Figures 2-3As shown, ensure the narrow end of the mussel faces the hook mechanism 6. At this time, the cylinder 607 in the hook mechanism 6 operates, driving the fixing plate 606 downwards. The fixing plate 606 drives the roller 605 downwards along the M-shaped moving groove 604 inside the moving track 602. Due to the elastic connection between the hooks 603 and the roller 605, as the roller 605 moves from the protruding point of the M-shaped moving groove 604 to the recessed point, the two hooks 603 automatically open. At this time, the hooks 603 are positioned below the mussel. When the cylinder 607 drives the fixing plate 606 upwards again, the hooks 603 close again and move upwards. At this point, both hooks 603 simultaneously enter the mussel shell. As the hooks 603 close, they gradually fill the space inside the mussel shell, thus squeezing and opening the shell. At this time, the fourth motor 706 is turned on simultaneously, driving the fixed block 704 to rotate. The fixed block 704 drives the turntable 703 to rotate along the axis of the transmission shaft 705. The turntable 703 drives the cutter bar 702 and the cutter 701 to rotate. The cutter 701 gradually inserts into the mussel. Since the mussel is occupied by the hook 603, when the cutter bar 702 is inserted, it is pushed off the center line of the track 2 by the hook 603, causing the turntable 703 to rotate along its own axis. Then the cutter 701 biases the mussel meat into one side of the shell. As the hook 603 moves upward, the cutter 701 returns to the initial position. The two shells are automatically sorted. The half-shell that does not carry the mussel meat automatically falls into the material distribution chute 8, while the half-shell that carries the mussel meat is collected together with the mussel meat.

[0057] The first motor 402, the second motor 308, the third motor 503, the fourth motor 706 and the cylinder 607 mentioned above are all automatically controlled by a vision sensor, a pneumatic controller and an electric controller based on a PLC control system. Specifically, they complete the entire process of mussel feeding, feather removal, conveying, shell opening and separation, realizing fully automatic separation of mussel meat.

[0058] Specifically, a waste half-shell conveyor belt 401 can be connected to the material distribution chute 8, a mussel byssal silk conveyor belt 401 is set at the bottom of the feather removal mechanism 5, and a finished half-shell mussel conveyor belt 401 is set on the side of the material distribution chute 8, which are used to collect the various materials obtained in the automated processing.

Claims

1. An automated processing device for half-shell mussels, characterized in that, The automated processing equipment for half-shell mussels includes: A frame (1) is provided, and a track (2) is fixed inside the frame (1) in the middle. The track (2) is V-shaped. A peeling plate (10) is fixed in the middle of the track (2) with screws. The peeling plate (10) is located away from the feeding mechanism (3). A central track (2) frame is fixed on the frame (1) above the track (2). Several inverted V-shaped elastic pressure plates (12) are rotatably connected inside the central track (2) frame. The feeding mechanism (3) includes a lifting frame (303) located on one side of the frame (1), and a hopper (306) is provided on the side of the lifting frame (303) away from the frame (1); The conveying mechanism (4) includes a conveyor belt (401) rotatably connected inside the frame (1), the conveyor belt (401) is placed on both sides of the track (2), and a first motor (402) fixed on the frame (1) is connected to one side of the conveyor belt (401). Hair removal mechanism (5), the hair removal mechanism (5) includes an elastic clip (501) located below the conveyor belt (401), there are two elastic clips (501), the two elastic clips (501) are symmetrically arranged about the middle of the track (2), a cam (502) is provided between the two elastic clips (501), and a third motor (503) is connected to the axis of the cam (502); The hook mechanism (6) includes a support frame (601) fixed on the frame (1), with moving rails (602) fixed on both sides of the support frame (601). Hooks (603) are slidably connected inside the moving rails (602), with two hooks (603) symmetrically arranged. The support frame (601) is located above the conveyor belt (401). The moving rails (602) are provided with symmetrical M-shaped moving grooves (604). Rollers (605) are slidably connected inside the groove (604). Each hook (603) is elastically rotatably connected between two rollers (605). A fixing plate (606) is fixed at the upper end of the two hooks (603). A cylinder (607) fixed on the support frame (601) is connected to the end of the fixing plate (606) away from the hook (603). A pressure rod (13) is elastically connected to the end of the track (2) near the support frame (601). The pressure rod (13) is V-shaped. The cutting tool mechanism (7) includes a cutting tool (701) located on one side of the hook (603). The cutting tool (701) is rotatably connected to the frame (1). A cutting bar (702) is fixed at the end of the cutting tool (701) away from the hook (603). A turntable (703) is fixed at the other end of the cutting bar (702). A fixing block (704) is rotatably connected at the end of the turntable (703) away from the cutting bar (702). A transmission shaft (705) is fixedly inserted inside the fixing block (704). A fourth motor (706) is connected to one end of the transmission shaft (705). The fourth motor (706) is screwed onto the frame (1). The material distribution slide (8) is located below the hook (603), and the screws are installed inside the frame (1).

2. The automated processing equipment for half-shell mussels according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a power distribution box (9) and a controller electrically connected to the power distribution box (9). The power distribution box (9) is screwed on one side of the frame (1). The controller is equipped with a PLC device, a pneumatic controller, an electric controller, a vision sensor and a touch screen. The controller has a built-in operating program. Based on the PLC device, the pneumatic controller and the electric controller control the feeding mechanism (3), the conveying mechanism (4), the hair removal mechanism (5), the hook mechanism (6) and the cutting tool mechanism (7). The vision sensor is placed inside the hopper (306).

3. The automated processing equipment for half-shell mussels according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism (3) also includes a base plate (301) screwed to the side of the frame (1). A vertical rod (302) is fixed at the upper end of the base plate (301). Two vertical rods (302) are symmetrically arranged. The lifting frame (303) is fixed between the two vertical rods (302). A V-shaped guide groove (304) is fixed inside the lifting frame (303). The V-shaped guide groove (304) is inclined towards the track (2). A chamfered rod (305) is fixed to the side of the two vertical rods (302). The hopper (306) is fixed inside the chamfered rod (305).

4. The automated processing equipment for half-shell mussels according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lifting frame (303) is rotatably connected to a lifting belt (307). One end of the lifting belt (307) is connected to a second motor (308) installed on the side of the vertical rod (302). Several equidistant horizontal bars (309) are fixed on the lifting belt (307). A clamping plate (310) is fixed on the horizontal bar (309). One end of the clamping plate (310) is a large opening end and the other end is a small opening end. The clamping plate (310) rotates towards the lifting belt (307) with the large opening end facing it. The hopper (306) is provided with a through groove (311) on the side facing the lifting frame (303). The clamping plate (310) and the through groove (311) are positioned correspondingly.

5. The automated processing equipment for half-shell mussels according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor belt (401) is screwed with several equally spaced pusher plates (403), and the middle of the pusher plate (403) is for the track (2) to pass through.

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