A new efficient corn peeling machine

Abstract

The embodiment of the application discloses a novel and efficient corn peeling machine, which comprises a casing, the casing comprises a main frame and a top frame, a root shaving mechanism, a peeling mechanism, a head shaving mechanism and a jet peeling mechanism are distributed and installed on the top frame through an auxiliary plate, and a secondary jet mechanism and a cleaning mechanism are distributed and installed on the main frame. The jet peeling mechanism is used for matching each group of corn to a group of micro air pumps and jet pipes under the driving of a toothed chain rotation, the micro air pump can spray high-pressure gas outward through the jet pipe, most of the corn husks are blown off, the corn is preliminarily peeled, and then the corn moves to the secondary jet mechanism along the toothed chain, the electric air pump and the nozzle are matched, the corn is secondarily removed under the impact of high-pressure gas, and then the corn moves to the cleaning mechanism, the corn awns remaining on the outer surface of the corn are brushed off by rotating the roller brush, the corn peeling is clean and complete, and the quality of the corn peeling is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of corn production and processing technology, specifically to a new type of high-efficiency corn peeling machine. Background Technology

[0002] Sweet corn (young corn with a unique flavor and quality) has tightly wrapped husks, making it difficult to peel. After peeling, it can be eaten directly or cooked as a delicious food, which is very popular among consumers. More mature corn is mainly used for animal feed and industrial processing. A corn peeler is an agricultural machine used to peel corn, separating the ear from the husk. In practical applications, the requirements for corn peelers vary significantly depending on the maturity of the corn.

[0003] Currently, existing large-scale corn peeling devices for corn processing are typically designed for mature, dried corn, whose outer husks and leaves are loosely wrapped, making peeling relatively easy. However, fresh corn has a more tightly wrapped outer husk, and existing corn peeling machines are not ideal for peeling fresh corn. The corn husks and silks are not removed cleanly enough, and the process can easily damage the fresh corn, affecting the peeling quality of fresh corn.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a new type of efficient corn peeling machine that can automatically peel fresh corn without damaging it, thereby improving the peeling quality of fresh corn. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the technical problem that existing large-scale corn peeling devices for corn processing typically work on mature, dried corn with loose husks that are easy to peel, while fresh corn has a tighter husk and existing corn peeling machines are not ideal for peeling fresh corn and are prone to damaging the corn during the peeling process, affecting the peeling quality of fresh corn, this invention provides a new and efficient corn peeling machine.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a novel high-efficiency corn peeling machine, comprising a casing, the casing comprising a main frame, a top frame and an outer shell, the top frame being installed on top of the main frame, the interior of the main frame being equipped with a chain structure and a corn clamping mechanism via an auxiliary frame, the top frame being equipped with a root-cutting mechanism, a peeling mechanism, a head-cutting mechanism and an air-jet peeling mechanism distributed and installed via an auxiliary plate, and the main frame being equipped with a secondary air-jet mechanism and a cleaning mechanism;

[0007] The chain structure includes a chain support frame, support plates, proximity switches, sprockets, drive motors, chain grooves, toothed chains, light-duty vehicle plates, fixed pins, and sliding wheels. The chain support frame is mounted inside the main frame via an auxiliary frame. Two sets of support plates are distributed and mounted on the inner walls of the chain support frame at both ends. Two sets of sprockets are movably mounted on the top of the two sets of chain support plates via bearing seats. One set of drive motors is mounted on the bottom of the support plates, and the output end of the drive motor is connected to one set of sprockets via a reducer. The outer circumferences of the two sets of sprockets are open. A toothed chain is installed through tooth meshing. The chain groove is installed on the top of the chain support frame and is located on the outer periphery of the toothed chain. Multiple light-duty vehicle plates are installed in a ring distribution on the toothed chain through connecting components. Four sets of fixing pins are installed through countersunk holes on the top of the light-duty vehicle plates. The sliding wheel is movably installed on the outer periphery of the fixing pins and is slidably engaged with the inner side wall of the chain groove. A reinforcing plate is installed on the opposite inner side of the chain support frame. Protective sleeves are installed at both ends of the reinforcing plate. The protective sleeves are located on the bottom outer side of the toothed chain to protect the toothed chain.

[0008] The connecting assembly includes a connecting T-plate, a connecting post, and a locking washer. The connecting T-plate has two sets of mounting slots through it and is located at the top of the toothed chain. The connecting post passes through the mounting slot and the chain hole of the toothed chain. The connecting T-plate is installed on the toothed chain through the cooperation of the mounting slot, the connecting post, and the locking washer. One end of the connecting T-plate is fixedly connected to the light-duty vehicle plate.

[0009] A fixing plate is installed on the top of the light-duty vehicle plate, and a support rod is installed on the outside of the fixing plate. The corn clamping mechanism is set on the support rod and includes a gripping assembly, a fixing assembly, and an ejection assembly. The gripping assembly includes an angle plate fixedly installed on the top of the support rod. The gripping assembly also includes a guide rod, a slider, a first movable plate, a second movable plate, a first rack, a second rack, a first motor, a gear shaft, a first gripping bow plate, a second gripping bow plate, a through groove, gripping teeth, and a guard plate.

[0010] Preferably, two sets of guide rods are distributed and installed on the top of the corner plate, and the slider is slidably installed on the outer periphery of the guide rods. A first movable plate and a second movable plate are respectively fixedly installed on the top of the two sets of sliders. The first rack is fixedly installed on the top of the first movable plate, and the second rack is fixedly installed on the top of the second movable plate. The first motor is installed on the bottom of the corner plate, and the output end of the first motor movably passes through the top of the corner plate. The gear shaft is installed on the top of the corner plate, and the gear shaft is located on the opposite inner side of the two sets of guide rods. The two sides of the gear shaft are respectively connected to the first rack and the second rack through teeth. The first gripper bow plate is installed on the top of the first movable plate, and the second gripper bow plate is installed on the top of the second movable plate. Multiple sets of through slots are longitudinally opened on both the first and second gripper bow plates. Multiple sets of gripping teeth are integrally formed on one end of both the first and second gripper bow plates. Protective plates are symmetrically installed on the top of the inner side of the bow shape of the first and second gripper bow plates.

[0011] Preferably, a sliding rod is installed on one side of the support rod. The fixing assembly includes a web plate, a pneumatic box, a sliding seat, and a bellows cover. Two sets of sliding seats are slidably installed on one side of the support rod via the sliding rod. The web plate is installed on the front of the sliding seat, the pneumatic box is installed on the back of the web plate, and one end of the bellows cover is installed on the top of the pneumatic box, and the other end is installed on the bottom of the corner plate to protect the sliding rod.

[0012] The ejection assembly includes an L-plate mounted on the back of the web plate. The ejection assembly also includes a rodless cylinder, a top plate, a top cup, a second motor, an ejector rod, and an ejector pin. The rodless cylinder further includes a fixed housing and a sliding rod. The fixed housing is mounted on the bottom of the L-plate. The sliding rod is slidably mounted through the fixed housing and the interior of the L-plate. The top plate is mounted on the top of the sliding rod, and a through hole is formed in the top of the top plate. A top cup is mounted on the top of the top plate. The second motor is mounted on the bottom of the L-plate via a bearing seat. A ejector rod is mounted on the top of the L-plate, and the bottom end of the ejector rod is rigidly connected to the second motor via a reducer. The top end of the ejector rod passes through the top cup and the through hole. The ejector pin is mounted on the top of the ejector rod.

[0013] Preferably, the root trimming mechanism includes a first drive motor and a first cutter, wherein the first drive motor is mounted on the inner wall of the main frame, the first cutter is connected to the output end of the first drive motor via a connecting shaft, and the first cutter is located above the first drive motor. The skin trimming mechanism includes a second drive motor and a second cutter, wherein the second drive motor is mounted on the inner wall of the main frame, the second cutter is connected to the output end of the second drive motor via a connecting shaft, and the second cutter is located below the second drive motor, and the horizontal height of the second cutter is higher than the horizontal height of the first cutter. The head trimming mechanism includes a third drive motor and a third cutter, wherein the third drive motor is mounted on the inner wall of the main frame, the third cutter is connected to the output end of the third drive motor via a connecting shaft, and the third cutter is located below the third drive motor, and the horizontal height of the third cutter is higher than the horizontal height of the second cutter.

[0014] Preferably, the jet peeling mechanism includes a fixed support ring, a stepper motor, a fixed plate, a micro air pump, and jet pipes. The fixed support ring is installed at the bottom of the top frame, the stepper motor is installed at the bottom of the fixed support ring, the fixed plate is connected to the output end of the stepper motor via a shaft, multiple sets of micro air pumps are installed in a ring around the outer periphery of the fixed plate via Z-plates, and multiple sets of jet pipes are installed at the output ports of the micro air pumps.

[0015] Preferably, the secondary jet mechanism includes sound insulation cotton, uprights, electric air pumps, and nozzles. The sound insulation cotton is installed on the inner wall of the secondary jet mechanism, two sets of uprights are installed inside the secondary jet mechanism, two sets of electric air pumps are installed on the main frame, and two sets of nozzles are installed through the top of the uprights. Each set of nozzles is connected to each set of electric air pumps via an air pipe.

[0016] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism includes a housing, a fourth drive motor, and roller brushes. The housing is installed on the inner wall of the main frame, multiple sets of the fourth drive motors are distributed and installed inside the housing, and multiple sets of roller brushes are installed at the output end of the fourth drive motors.

[0017] Preferably, the main frame is provided with a discharge structure, which includes a fifth drive motor, a feeding wheel, and a receiving hopper. The fifth drive motor is installed on the main frame via an auxiliary frame and is located on one side of the chain structure. The axle of the feeding wheel is connected to the output end of the fifth drive motor. The receiving hopper is installed on the main frame and is located below the feeding wheel.

[0018] Preferably, a conveyor belt is installed on one side of the housing via a trapezoidal frame, a feeding hopper is installed at the bottom of the conveyor belt, a conveyor belt is installed on the top of the main frame, and one end of the conveyor belt is located below the high-level output end of the conveyor belt. A protective fence is installed inside the main frame, and the protective fence is located below the chain structure.

[0019] Preferably, a first waste collection belt located below the protective fence is installed inside the casing, and a second waste collection belt and a third waste collection belt are distributed and installed inside the casing, with both the second and third waste collection belts located below the chain structure.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0021] 1. This invention incorporates a jet-driven peeling mechanism, a secondary jet-driven mechanism, and a cleaning mechanism. The jet-driven peeling mechanism uses a stepper motor to drive a fixed plate to rotate stably, which in turn drives multiple sets of miniature air pumps and jet pipes to rotate synchronously with the toothed chain. This ensures that each corn cob is matched with a miniature air pump and jet pipe as the toothed chain rotates. The miniature air pumps spray high-pressure gas through the jet pipes, blowing off most of the corn husks and performing the initial peeling action. The toothed chain then moves to the secondary jet-driven mechanism, where an electric air pump sprays compressed gas through nozzles onto the corn cob. Under the secondary impact of the high-pressure gas, any remaining husks and corn silks are removed a second time. The corn then moves to the cleaning mechanism, where a fourth drive motor drives a roller brush to rotate. Simultaneously, a second motor drives a push rod to rotate a push pin, which in turn causes the corn cob to rotate. Combined with the rotation of the roller brush, this removes any remaining corn silks. Because the roller brush is made of soft bristles, it does not damage the corn's surface, ensuring clean and complete peeling and improving the quality of the peeling process.

[0022] 2. This invention, by incorporating a chain structure, a corn clamping mechanism, a head-shaving mechanism, a peeling mechanism, and a root-shaving mechanism, and through the coordination of proximity switches, can improve the overall automation level of the corn peeling machine. During corn clamping, the cooperation of the gripping assembly, the fixing assembly, and the ejection assembly allows the root-shaving mechanism to remove the corn roots when the corn is clamped by the gripping assembly. When the fixing assembly and the ejection assembly clamp the corn, the peeling mechanism and the head-shaving mechanism work together to cut open the outer skin near the root and remove the tip of the corn, facilitating further peeling. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a simplified schematic diagram of the casing structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal installation of the casing of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a simplified schematic diagram of the casing structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a simplified schematic diagram of the casing structure of the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the ring chain structure of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the ring chain structure of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the lightweight trolley structure of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the corn clamping structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the corn clamping structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0033] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the corn clamping structure of the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0034] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the corn ejection structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0035] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the corn clamping structure of the present invention. Figure 4 ;

[0036] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the air-jet peeling structure of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the secondary jet structure of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning structure of the present invention.

[0039] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 101. Main frame; 102. Top frame; 103. Outer shell; 104. Protective fence; 2. Chain structure; 201. Chain support frame; 202. Support plate; 203. Proximity switch; 204. Sprocket; 205. Drive motor; 206. Chain groove; 207. Toothed chain; 208. Light load plate; 209. Fixed pin; 210. Sliding wheel; 211. Reinforcing plate; 212. Protective sleeve; 3. Connecting assembly; 301. Connecting T-plate; 302. Connecting column; 303. Locking washer; 4. Fixing plate; 5. Support rod; 6. Gripping assembly; 601. Angle plate; 602. Guide rod; 603. Slider; 604. First movable plate; 605. Second movable plate; 606. First rack; 607. Second rack; 608. First motor; 609. Gear shaft; 610. First gripping bow plate; 611. Second gripping bow plate; 612. Through slot; 613. Gripping teeth; 614. Guard plate; 7. Fixing assembly; 701. Web plate; 702. Pneumatic box; 703. Slide; 704. Bellows protective cover; 8. Ejector assembly; 801, L-plate; 802, fixed box; 803, sliding rod; 804, top plate; 805, top bowl; 806, second motor; 807, ejector rod; 808, ejector pin; 9, root trimming mechanism; 901, first drive motor; 902, first cutter; 10, second drive motor; 11, second cutter; 12, head trimming mechanism; 1201, third drive motor; 1202, third cutter; 13, air-jet peeling mechanism; 1301, fixed support ring; 1302, stepper motor; 1303, fixed plate; 1304. Miniature air pump; 1305. Air jet pipe; 14. Secondary air jet mechanism; 1401. Sound insulation cotton; 1402. Upright pole; 1403. Electric air pump; 1404. Nozzle; 15. Cleaning mechanism; 1501. Box body; 1502. Fourth drive motor; 1503. Roller brush; 16. Fifth drive motor; 17. Feeding wheel; 18. Receiving hopper; 19. First waste collection belt; 20. Second waste collection belt; 21. Third waste collection belt; 22. Conveyor belt; 23. Feeding hopper; 24. Conveyor belt. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 16The present invention provides an embodiment of a novel high-efficiency corn peeling machine, comprising a housing 1, the housing 1 comprising a main frame 101, a top frame 102 and an outer shell 103, the top frame 102 being installed on the top of the main frame 101, the main frame 101 having a chain structure 2 and a corn clamping mechanism installed inside via an auxiliary frame, a conveyor belt 22 being installed on one side of the housing 1 via a trapezoidal frame, a feeding hopper 23 being installed at the bottom of the conveyor belt 22, and a conveyor belt 24 being installed on the top of the main frame 101, with one end of the conveyor belt 24 located below the high-level output end of the conveyor belt 22;

[0042] Furthermore, the chain structure 2 includes a chain support frame 201, support plates 202, proximity switches 203, sprockets 204, drive motors 205, chain grooves 206, toothed chains 207, light-duty vehicle plates 208, fixed pins 209, and sliding wheels 210. The chain support frame 201 is installed inside the main frame 101 via an auxiliary frame. Two sets of support plates 202 are distributed and installed on the inner groove walls at both ends of the chain support frame 201. Two sets of sprockets 204 are movably installed on the top of the two sets of chain support plates 202 via bearing seats. A drive motor 205 is installed at the bottom of the support plate 202, and the output end of the drive motor 205 is connected to a set of sprockets 204 via a reducer. The two sets of sprockets 206 and 207 are connected to each other. A toothed chain 207 is installed on the outer periphery of the chain support frame 201 through tooth meshing. A chain groove 206 is installed on the top of the chain support frame 201 and is located on the outer periphery of the toothed chain 207. Multiple light-duty vehicle plates 208 are installed on the toothed chain 207 in a ring distribution through the connecting component 3. Four sets of fixed pins 209 are installed through countersunk holes on the top of the light-duty vehicle plates 208. A sliding wheel 210 is movably installed on the outer periphery of the fixed pins 209 and is slidably engaged with the inner side wall of the chain groove 206. A reinforcing plate 211 is installed on the relatively inner side of the chain support frame 201. Protective sleeves 212 are installed at both ends of the reinforcing plate 211. The protective sleeves 212 are located on the outer bottom of the toothed chain 207 and are used to protect the toothed chain 207.

[0043] Furthermore, the connecting assembly 3 includes a connecting T-plate 301, a connecting post 302, and a locking washer 303. The connecting T-plate 301 has two sets of mounting grooves through it, and the connecting T-plate 301 is located at the top of the toothed chain 207. The connecting post 302 passes through the mounting groove and the chain hole of the toothed chain 207. The connecting T-plate 301 is installed on the toothed chain 207 through the cooperation of the mounting groove, the connecting post 302, and the locking washer 303. One end of the connecting T-plate 301 is fixedly connected to the light-duty vehicle plate 208.

[0044] Specifically, when the chain structure 2 is working, the drive motor 205 drives the sprocket 204 and the toothed chain 207 to rotate, which in turn drives multiple sets of light-load vehicle plates 208 to rotate around the chain support frame 201. During the rotation, the sliding engagement between the sliding wheel 210 and the chain groove 206 ensures the smoothness of the transmission of the light-load vehicle plates 208 in the chain structure 2.

[0045] Furthermore, a fixing plate 4 is installed on the top of the light-duty vehicle plate 208, and a support rod 5 is installed on the outer side of the fixing plate 4. The corn clamping mechanism is set on the support rod 5. The corn clamping mechanism includes a gripping assembly 6, a fixing assembly 7, and an ejection assembly 8. The gripping assembly 6 includes an angle plate 601 fixedly installed on the top of the support rod 5. The gripping assembly 6 also includes a guide rod 602, a slider 603, a first movable plate 604, a second movable plate 605, a first rack 606, a second rack 607, a first motor 608, a gear shaft 609, a first gripping bow plate 610, a second gripping bow plate 611, a through groove 612, gripping teeth 613, and a guard plate 614. Two sets of guide rods 602 are distributed and installed on the top of the angle plate 601. The slider 603 is slidably installed on the outer periphery of the guide rod 602. The top of the two sets of sliders 603 are respectively fixedly installed with the first movable plate 604 and the second movable plate 605. The first rack 606 is fixedly installed on the first movable plate 604. The top of the first movable plate 605 has a second rack 607 fixedly mounted on top of the second movable plate 605. The first motor 608 is mounted on the bottom of the angle plate 601, and the output end of the first motor 608 extends through the top of the angle plate 601. The gear shaft 609 is mounted on the top of the angle plate 601, and the gear shaft 609 is located on the opposite inner side of the two sets of guide rods 602. The two sides of the gear shaft 609 are respectively connected to the first rack 606 and the second rack 607 through teeth. The first gripper bow Plate 610 is installed on the top of the first movable plate 604, and the second gripping bow plate 611 is installed on the top of the second movable plate 605. Multiple sets of through grooves 612 are longitudinally opened on the first and second gripping bow plates (610, 611). Multiple sets of gripping teeth 613 are integrally formed at one end of the first and second gripping bow plates (610, 611). Protective plates 614 are symmetrically installed on the top of the bow-shaped inner side of the first and second gripping bow plates (610, 611).

[0046] Specifically, multiple proximity switches 203 are arranged in a ring around the outer periphery of the chain support frame 201. When a proximity switch 203 at a different position senses the movement of the light-loaded vehicle plate 208, it controls the mechanism on the corresponding light-loaded vehicle plate 208 to work. During the rotation of the light-loaded vehicle plate 208 driven by the toothed chain 207, the user is located on one side of the conveyor belt 24 and can pick up the corn on the conveyor belt 24 one by one and put it into the two sets of gripping arches of the gripping assembly 6. The first motor 608 is started to drive the gear shaft 609 to rotate, and then the gear shaft 609 synchronously drives the transmission of the first rack 606 and the second rack 607, and then synchronously drives the linear movement of the first movable plate 604 and the second movable plate 605, so that the first gripping arch 610 and the second gripping arch 611 move synchronously. The two sets of gripping arches move closer or further away from each other. During the movement, the guide rod 602 and the slider 603 are used to ensure the smoothness of the movement. When the two sets of gripping arches are close together, the corn will be clamped and the next peeling process will be carried out.

[0047] Furthermore, a sliding rod is installed on one side of the support rod 5. The fixing assembly 7 includes a web plate 701, a pneumatic box 702, a slide block 703, and a bellows cover 704. Two sets of slide blocks 703 are slidably installed on one side of the support rod 5 via the sliding rod. The web plate 701 is installed on the front of the slide block 703, the pneumatic box 702 is installed on the back of the web plate 701, and one end of the bellows cover 704 is installed on the top of the pneumatic box 702, and the other end is installed on the bottom of the corner plate 601 to protect the sliding rod.

[0048] Furthermore, the ejector assembly 8 includes an L-plate 801 mounted on the back of the web 701. The ejector assembly 8 also includes a rodless cylinder section, a top plate 804, a top cup 805, a second motor 806, an ejector rod 807, and an ejector pin 808. The rodless cylinder section further includes a fixed housing 802 and a sliding rod 803. The fixed housing 802 is mounted on the bottom of the L-plate 801, and the sliding rod 803 slides through and is mounted inside the fixed housing 802 and the L-plate 801. The top plate 804 is mounted on... A through hole is provided at the top of the sliding rod 803 and the top of the top plate 804. A top cup 805 is installed at the top of the top plate 804. A second motor 806 is installed at the bottom of the L plate 801 through a bearing seat. A push rod 807 is installed at the top of the L plate 801. The bottom end of the push rod 807 is rigidly connected to the second motor 806 through a reducer. The top end of the push rod 807 passes through the top cup 805 and the inside of the through hole. A push pin 808 is installed at the top of the push rod 807.

[0049] Furthermore, a root-cutting mechanism 9 is installed on the top frame 102 via an auxiliary plate. The root-cutting mechanism 9 includes a first drive motor 901 and a first cutter 902. The first drive motor 901 is installed on the inner side wall of the main frame 101. The first cutter 902 is connected to the output end of the first drive motor 901 via a connecting shaft, and the first cutter 902 is located above the first drive motor 901. When the whole corn peeling machine is started, the root-cutting mechanism 9 starts working simultaneously, using the first drive motor 901 to drive the first cutter 902 to rotate.

[0050] Specifically, after the gripping assembly 6 clamps the corn, the chain structure 2 continues to drive the light-load vehicle plate 208 and the corn clamping mechanism to move. When it moves close to the root-cutting mechanism 9, the high-speed rotation of the first cutter 902 is used to cut the root of the corn cob, ensuring that the root of the corn cob is removed. After passing the root-cutting mechanism 9, the pneumatic box 702 is activated, which drives the slide 703 to move along the slide rod and the support rod 5. During the movement, the slide rod is protected by the bellows cover 704, which in turn drives the web plate 701 and the ejector assembly 8 to move upward along the support rod 5. During the upward movement of the ejector assembly 8, the ejector pin 808 can be inserted into the bottom of the corn cob that has been cut off to fix it. At this time, the first motor 608 starts again and reverses to drive the first gripping bow plate 610 and the second gripping bow plate 611 to move away from each other.

[0051] Furthermore, a peeling mechanism, a head-shaving mechanism 12, and an air-jet peeling mechanism 13 are distributed and installed on the top frame 102 via auxiliary plates. The peeling mechanism includes a second drive motor 10 and a second cutter 11. The second drive motor 10 is installed on the inner side wall of the main frame 101. The second cutter 11 is connected to the output end of the second drive motor 10 via a connecting shaft, and the second cutter 11 is located below the second drive motor 10. The horizontal height of the second cutter 11 is higher than the horizontal height of the first cutter 902. The head-shaving mechanism 12 includes a third drive motor 1201 and a third cutter 1202. The third drive motor 1201 is installed on the inner side wall of the main frame 101. The third cutter 1202 is connected to the output end of the third drive motor 1201 via a connecting shaft, and the third cutter 1202 is located below the third drive motor 1201. The horizontal height of the third cutter 1202 is higher than the horizontal height of the second cutter 11.

[0052] Specifically, the corn cob, which is fixed again by the ejector pin 808, moves to the hulling mechanism along the toothed chain 207 and the light-load vehicle plate 208. The second drive motor 10 drives the second cutter 11 to rotate, thereby cutting the outer skin of the corn near the root. After the outer skin of the corn is cut, it continues to move to the head-cutting mechanism 12. The third drive motor 1201 drives the third cutter 1202 to rotate, thereby cutting off the part of the corn near the tip.

[0053] Furthermore, the jet peeling mechanism 13 includes a fixed support ring 1301, a stepper motor 1302, a fixed plate 1303, a micro air pump 1304, and a jet pipe 1305. The fixed support ring 1301 is installed at the bottom of the top frame 102, the stepper motor 1302 is installed at the bottom of the fixed support ring 1301, the fixed plate 1303 is connected to the output end of the stepper motor 1302 through a shaft, multiple sets of micro air pumps 1304 are installed in a ring around the outer periphery of the fixed plate 1303 through Z-plates, and multiple sets of jet pipes 1305 are installed at the output ports of the micro air pumps 1304.

[0054] Specifically, after the tip of the corn is cut off, it continues to move to the area below the air-jet peeling mechanism 13. When the air-jet peeling mechanism 13 is working, the stepper motor 1302 drives the fixed plate 1303 to rotate stably, which in turn drives the rotation of multiple sets of micro air pumps 1304 and air pipes 1305, which are synchronously matched with the rotation of the toothed chain 207. This ensures that each corn cob is matched with a set of micro air pumps 1304 and air pipes 1305 under the rotation of the toothed chain 207. The micro air pump 1304 compresses air by reciprocating the small piston inside the cylinder, and then sprays high-pressure gas outward through the air pipe 1305. The sprayed high-pressure gas acts on the corn cob that has been trimmed, peeled, and decapitated, thereby removing most of the corn husks and performing the initial peeling action on the corn.

[0055] Furthermore, a secondary jet mechanism 14 and a cleaning mechanism 15 are distributed and installed on the main frame 101. The secondary jet mechanism 14 includes sound insulation cotton 1401, uprights 1402, electric air pumps 1403, and nozzles 1404. The sound insulation cotton 1401 is installed on the inner wall of the secondary jet mechanism 14. Two sets of uprights 1402 are installed inside the secondary jet mechanism 14. Two sets of electric air pumps 1403 are installed on the main frame 101. Two sets of nozzles 1404 are installed through the top of the uprights 1402. Each set of nozzles 1404 is connected to each set of electric air pumps 1403 through an air pipe. The cleaning mechanism 15 includes a housing 1501, a fourth drive motor 1502, and roller brushes 1503. The housing 1501 is installed on the inner wall of the main frame 101. Multiple sets of fourth drive motors 1502 are distributed and installed inside the housing 1501. Multiple sets of roller brushes 1503 are installed at the output end of the fourth drive motor 1502.

[0056] Specifically, after the initial peeling, the corn may still have corn silk and a small amount of outer husk remaining. Simultaneously, the pneumatic box 702 drives the ejector pin 808 downwards, and it continues to move with the toothed chain 207 to the secondary air jet mechanism 14. The sound-absorbing cotton 1401 absorbs most of the noise generated during operation. The electric air pump 1403 sprays its compressed gas through the nozzle 1404 onto the corn cob. Under the secondary impact of the high-pressure gas, the remaining outer husk and corn silk on the corn cob are removed a second time. It then moves to the cleaning mechanism 15's housing 1501, where the fourth drive motor 1502 drives the roller brush 1503 to rotate. Simultaneously, the second motor 806 starts, synchronously driving the ejector pin 808 to rotate via the ejector rod 807, thus causing the corn cob to rotate. Combined with the rotation of the roller brush 1503, a small amount of remaining corn silk can be brushed off the surface of the corn. Because the roller brush 1503 is made of soft bristles, it will not damage the surface of the corn.

[0057] Furthermore, a protective fence 104 is installed inside the main frame 101, and the protective fence 104 is located below the chain structure 2. A first waste collection belt 19 located below the protective fence 104 is installed inside the casing 1. A second waste collection belt 20 and a third waste collection belt 21 are distributed and installed inside the casing 1, and both the second waste collection belt 20 and the third waste collection belt 21 are located below the chain structure 2.

[0058] Specifically, the first waste collection belt 19, the second waste collection belt 20, and the third waste collection belt 21 are all driven by a motor, driving and driven rollers, and belts. The first waste collection belt 19 is located below the air jet peeling mechanism 13, the secondary air jet mechanism 14, and the cleaning mechanism 15. The second waste collection belt 20 is located below the head-cutting mechanism 12. The first waste collection belt 21 is located below the root-cutting mechanism 9 and the peeling mechanism. They are used to collect waste materials such as corn roots, heads, outer skins, or corn silks that fall from the corn, and the conveyor belts collect waste materials at the same port.

[0059] Furthermore, a discharge structure is provided on the main frame 101. The discharge structure includes a fifth drive motor 16, a feeding wheel 17, and a receiving hopper 18. The fifth drive motor 16 is installed on the main frame 101 through an auxiliary frame and is located on one side of the chain structure 2. The axle of the feeding wheel 17 is connected to the output end of the fifth drive motor 16. The receiving hopper 18 is installed on the main frame 101 and is located below the feeding wheel 17.

[0060] Specifically, the toothed chain 207 is driven in a cyclic manner. The user can put new corn into the gripper assembly 6 for clamping. As the peeled corn moves with the toothed chain 207, the sliding rod 803 slides relative to the fixed box 802 under the action of the rodless cylinder, which drives the top plate 804 and the top bowl 805 to move upward. Since the diameter of the top bowl 805 is slightly larger than the diameter of the bottom of the corn, during the continuous rise of the top bowl 805, a portion of the corn can be pushed upward from the ejector pin 808. The loose corn continues to move with the toothed chain 207 to the discharge structure. The fifth drive motor 16 drives the rotation of the feeding wheel 17. The feeding wheel 17 pushes the loose corn off the top of the ejector pin 808. The falling corn is caught by the receiving hopper 18 and slides out for collection, thus completing a series of automatic corn peeling actions.

[0061] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention, and no reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A novel, high-efficiency corn peeling machine, comprising a casing, characterized in that: The casing includes a main frame, a top frame, and an outer shell. The top frame is installed on top of the main frame. Inside the main frame, a chain structure and a corn clamping mechanism are installed via an auxiliary frame. On the top frame, a root-cutting mechanism, a peeling mechanism, a head-cutting mechanism, and an air-jet peeling mechanism are distributed and installed via auxiliary plates. On the main frame, a secondary air-jet mechanism and a cleaning mechanism are distributed and installed. The chain structure includes a chain support frame, support plates, proximity switches, sprockets, drive motors, chain grooves, toothed chains, light-duty vehicle plates, fixed pins, and sliding wheels. The chain support frame is mounted inside the main frame via an auxiliary frame. Two sets of support plates are distributed and mounted on the inner walls of the chain support frame at both ends. Two sets of sprockets are movably mounted on the top of the two sets of chain support plates via bearing seats. One set of drive motors is mounted on the bottom of the support plates, and the output end of the drive motor is connected to one set of sprockets via a reducer. The outer circumferences of the two sets of sprockets are open. A toothed chain is installed through tooth meshing. The chain groove is installed on the top of the chain support frame and is located on the outer periphery of the toothed chain. Multiple light-duty vehicle plates are installed in a ring distribution on the toothed chain through connecting components. Four sets of fixing pins are installed through countersunk holes on the top of the light-duty vehicle plates. The sliding wheel is movably installed on the outer periphery of the fixing pins and is slidably engaged with the inner side wall of the chain groove. A reinforcing plate is installed on the opposite inner side of the chain support frame. Protective sleeves are installed at both ends of the reinforcing plate. The protective sleeves are located on the bottom outer side of the toothed chain to protect the toothed chain. The connecting assembly includes a connecting T-plate, a connecting post, and a locking washer. The connecting T-plate has two sets of mounting slots through it and is located at the top of the toothed chain. The connecting post passes through the mounting slot and the chain hole of the toothed chain. The connecting T-plate is installed on the toothed chain through the cooperation of the mounting slot, the connecting post, and the locking washer. One end of the connecting T-plate is fixedly connected to the light-duty vehicle plate. A fixing plate is installed on the top of the light-duty vehicle plate, and a support rod is installed on the outside of the fixing plate. The corn clamping mechanism is set on the support rod and includes a gripping assembly, a fixing assembly and an ejection assembly. The gripping assembly includes an angle plate fixedly installed on the top of the support rod. The gripping assembly also includes a guide rod, a slider, a first movable plate, a second movable plate, a first rack, a second rack, a first motor, a gear shaft, a first gripping bow plate, a second gripping bow plate, a through groove, gripping teeth and a guard plate. Two sets of guide rods are distributed and installed on the top of the corner plate. The slider is slidably installed on the outer periphery of the guide rods. A first movable plate and a second movable plate are respectively fixedly installed on the top of the two sets of sliders. The first rack is fixedly installed on the top of the first movable plate, and the second rack is fixedly installed on the top of the second movable plate. The first motor is installed at the bottom of the corner plate, and the output end of the first motor movably passes through the top of the corner plate. The gear shaft is installed on the top of the corner plate, and the gear shaft is located on the opposite inner side of the two sets of guide rods. The two sides of the gear shaft are respectively connected to the first rack and the second rack through teeth. The first gripper bow plate is installed on the top of the first movable plate, and the second gripper bow plate is installed on the top of the second movable plate. Multiple sets of through slots are longitudinally opened on both the first and second gripper bow plates. Multiple sets of gripping teeth are integrally formed at one end of both the first and second gripper bow plates. Protective plates are symmetrically installed on the top of the inner side of the bow shape of the first and second gripper bow plates. The jet peeling mechanism includes a fixed support ring, a stepper motor, a fixed plate, a miniature air pump, and jet pipes. The fixed support ring is installed at the bottom of the top frame, the stepper motor is installed at the bottom of the fixed support ring, the fixed plate is connected to the output end of the stepper motor via a shaft, multiple sets of miniature air pumps are installed in a ring around the outer periphery of the fixed plate via Z-plates, and multiple sets of jet pipes are installed at the output ports of the miniature air pumps.

2. The novel high-efficiency corn peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding rod is installed on one side of the support rod. The fixing assembly includes a web plate, a pneumatic box, a sliding seat, and a bellows cover. Two sets of sliding seats are slidably installed on one side of the support rod via the sliding rod. The web plate is installed on the front of the sliding seat, the pneumatic box is installed on the back of the web plate, and one end of the bellows cover is installed on the top of the pneumatic box, and the other end is installed on the bottom of the corner plate to protect the sliding rod. The ejection assembly includes an L-plate mounted on the back of the web plate. The ejection assembly also includes a rodless cylinder, a top plate, a top cup, a second motor, an ejector rod, and an ejector pin. The rodless cylinder further includes a fixed housing and a sliding rod. The fixed housing is mounted on the bottom of the L-plate. The sliding rod is slidably mounted through the fixed housing and the interior of the L-plate. The top plate is mounted on the top of the sliding rod, and a through hole is formed in the top of the top plate. A top cup is mounted on the top of the top plate. The second motor is mounted on the bottom of the L-plate via a bearing seat. A ejector rod is mounted on the top of the L-plate, and the bottom end of the ejector rod is rigidly connected to the second motor via a reducer. The top end of the ejector rod passes through the top cup and the through hole. The ejector pin is mounted on the top of the ejector rod.

3. The novel high-efficiency corn peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The root-cutting mechanism includes a first drive motor and a first cutter. The first drive motor is mounted on the inner wall of the main frame, and the first cutter is connected to the output end of the first drive motor via a connecting shaft, with the first cutter positioned above the first drive motor. The skin-cutting mechanism includes a second drive motor and a second cutter. The second drive motor is mounted on the inner wall of the main frame, and the second cutter is connected to the output end of the second drive motor via a connecting shaft, with the second cutter positioned below the second drive motor and at a higher horizontal height than the first cutter. The head-cutting mechanism includes a third drive motor and a third cutter. The third drive motor is mounted on the inner wall of the main frame, and the third cutter is connected to the output end of the third drive motor via a connecting shaft, with the third cutter positioned below the third drive motor and at a higher horizontal height than the second cutter.

4. The novel high-efficiency corn peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The secondary air jet mechanism includes sound insulation cotton, uprights, electric air pumps, and nozzles. The sound insulation cotton is installed on the inner wall of the secondary air jet mechanism. Two sets of uprights are installed inside the secondary air jet mechanism. Two sets of electric air pumps are installed on the main frame. Two sets of nozzles are installed through the top of the uprights. Each set of nozzles is connected to each set of electric air pumps via an air pipe.

5. A novel, high-efficiency corn peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism includes a housing, a fourth drive motor, and roller brushes. The housing is installed on the inner wall of the main frame, multiple sets of the fourth drive motors are distributed and installed inside the housing, and multiple sets of roller brushes are installed at the output end of the fourth drive motors.

6. A novel, high-efficiency corn peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main frame is equipped with a discharge structure, which includes a fifth drive motor, a feeding wheel, and a receiving hopper. The fifth drive motor is mounted on the main frame via an auxiliary frame and is located on one side of the chain structure. The axle of the feeding wheel is connected to the output end of the fifth drive motor. The receiving hopper is mounted on the main frame and is located below the feeding wheel.

7. A novel, high-efficiency corn peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A conveyor belt is installed on one side of the casing via a trapezoidal frame. A feeding hopper is installed at the bottom of the conveyor belt. A conveyor belt is installed on the top of the main frame, with one end of the conveyor belt located below the high-level output end of the conveyor belt. A protective fence is installed inside the main frame, and the protective fence is located below the chain structure.

8. A novel, high-efficiency corn peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The casing is equipped with a first waste collection belt located below the protective fence. The casing is also equipped with a second waste collection belt and a third waste collection belt, both of which are located below the chain structure.

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