Potato washing and cutting all-in-one machine

Abstract

The invention discloses a potato washing and cutting all-in-one machine, and belongs to the technical field of agricultural machinery. According to the potato washing and cutting all-in-one machine, the machine box, the conveying device, the peeling device, the supporting device, the transmission system, the rhythm control device, the pushing device, the slitting device and the water circulation system are arranged, the whole structural design of the all-in-one machine is reasonable, all the components work cooperatively, automatic treatment of potato washing, peeling and slitting is achieved, and the working efficiency is improved. The treatment efficiency and the product quality are improved; according to the device, automation of the whole process from cleaning, peeling to slitting is achieved, and the production efficiency is remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of agricultural machinery, and in particular relates to a potato washing and cutting machine. Background Art

[0002] Potato, an ancient crop originating from South America, has now crossed geographical boundaries and become one of the important food crops that cannot be ignored on the global table. It not only meets people's energy needs with its rich starch content, but also becomes an important part of a balanced diet because of its various vitamins (such as vitamin C), minerals (such as potassium and iron) and dietary fiber. With the growth of the global population and the improvement of living standards, the demand for potatoes and their processed products is increasing, which has prompted the agricultural and food processing industries to continuously explore more efficient and intelligent production methods.

[0003] In the traditional potato processing chain, pre-processing links such as washing, peeling, and cutting are often time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient bottlenecks. These processes often rely on a large amount of manual operations, which are not only labor-intensive, but also face challenges such as rising labor costs and difficult standardized control of sanitary conditions. Especially during the busy farming season or in large-scale production scenarios, the limitations of traditional processing methods are particularly prominent, making it difficult to meet the market's urgent demand for efficient and high-quality potato products.

[0004] Therefore, developing an automated potato processing equipment that integrates cleaning, peeling and cutting functions has become an important way to improve potato processing efficiency, reduce labor burden and ensure food safety. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a potato washing and cutting machine to solve the technical problem of low efficiency of existing potato processing.

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions: The invention discloses a potato washing and cutting machine, comprising a machine case, a conveying device, a peeling device, a supporting device, a transmission system, a rhythm control device, a pushing device, a stripping device and a water circulation system; an input port and an output port are respectively arranged on both sides of the machine case; the transmission system, the peeling device and the conveying device are sequentially arranged inside the machine case, the conveying device is connected to the input port, and the transmission system is connected to the output port; the pushing device and the stripping device are sequentially connected and arranged outside one side of the machine case, and the pushing device is connected to the output port; the rhythm control device is connected to the pushing device; and the water circulation system is connected to the pushing device; The supporting device is connected to the bottom of the chassis.

[0007] Furthermore, the conveying device includes a sprocket, a sprocket bearing seat, a driven shaft, a driving shaft, a chain, a pushing motor and a pushing motor bracket; the sprocket is arranged on the sprocket bearing seat; the driving shaft connecting bearing provides driving force through the pushing motor; the bearing is connected to the bearing seat; a chain is arranged on the sprocket; and the pushing motor bracket supports the pushing motor.

[0008] Furthermore, the peeling device includes a seat bearing, a spindle, a frosted sleeve, a brush sleeve and a feed pipe; the frosted sleeve and the brush sleeve are respectively fixed on the spindle through the seat bearing; the frosted sleeve is close to the input port; the seat bearing is fixed on the chassis; the spindle is connected to the transmission system; a conveying device is placed below the frosted sleeve and the brush sleeve; the sprocket bearing seat is fixed on the chassis.

[0009] Furthermore, the transmission system includes a small pulley, a large pulley, a gear, a transmission motor and a belt; the large pulley cooperates with the small pulley through the belt; the small pulley is externally connected to the transmission motor; and the gear is placed on the spindle.

[0010] Furthermore, the spindle is connected to a large pulley.

[0011] Furthermore, the rhythm control device includes a stepping motor, a spring door, a protective cover and a channel; the protective cover is placed on the channel; the stepping motor is connected to the spring door; and the channel is connected to the pushing device.

[0012] Furthermore, the pushing device includes a block, a push plate, a propulsion motor bracket, a coupling, a screw, a pipeline and a propulsion motor; the push plate is connected to the block; the push plate is connected to the block; the block is connected to the screw, and the screw is connected to the propulsion motor through a coupling; the channel is connected to the pipeline; the propulsion motor is arranged on the propulsion motor bracket.

[0013] Furthermore, the strip cutting device includes a knife holder, a motor, a coupling, a rotary knife motor bracket, an end cover, a knife handle, a blade and a slicing knife net; the knife handle is installed on the knife holder and is sealed by the end cover; one end of the knife handle is connected to the blade; the other end of the knife handle is connected to the motor; the motor is fixed on the rotary knife motor bracket; and the pipeline is connected to the slicing knife net.

[0014] Furthermore, the water circulation system includes a water pipe, a collection box, a sprinkler, a filter and a water pump; the sprinkler is connected to the top of the water pipe, and the collection box is connected to the bottom of the water pipe; the collection box is covered with a filter, and the lower end of the collection box is connected to the water pump.

[0015] Furthermore, the support device includes a frame, pillars, foot pads and cross beams; the frame is connected to the pillars below, and the foot pads are sleeved under the pillars; the middle of the pillars are connected by cross beams.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The invention discloses a potato washing and cutting machine. By setting a chassis, a conveying device, a peeling device, a supporting device, a transmission system, a rhythm control device, a pushing device, a strip cutting device and a water circulation system, efficient cleaning is achieved through the chassis, the conveying device and the water circulation system, and impurities on the surface of the potato are removed more thoroughly. The peeling device adopts a special design, which can peel gently with less pulp loss, and is more intelligent and efficient than the traditional method; the strip cutting device accurately adjusts the blade and the rhythm control to ensure uniform cutting and improve the aesthetics of the product; in terms of component collaborative design, the transmission system and the rhythm control device work together to drive the components to operate and seamlessly connect each step, significantly improving production efficiency and product quality. The supporting device provides stable support to ensure stable operation of the machine; the water circulation system recycles and reuses waste water, reduces water resource waste, and embodies the concept of environmental protection and energy saving. In addition, this machine realizes full automation processing from cleaning, peeling to strip cutting, improves production efficiency, reduces labor costs, and ensures stable and consistent product quality.

[0017] Furthermore, the device has an integrated design, occupies a small space, and is easy to install and maintain; automated processing reduces manual intervention, improves product consistency and hygiene standards; and the water circulation system realizes the recycling of cleaning water, reducing water resource consumption and wastewater discharge. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the potato washing and cutting machine of the present invention; Figure 2 Schematic diagrams of the structure of the potato washing and cutting machine of the present invention at different angles; Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a conveying device in a potato washing and cutting machine of the present invention; Figure 4 It is a partial assembly schematic diagram of a peeling device in a potato washing and cutting machine of the present invention; Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of a supporting device in a potato washing and cutting machine of the present invention; Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of a transmission system in a potato washing and cutting machine of the present invention; Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of a rhythm control device in a potato washing and cutting machine of the present invention; Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of a pushing device in a potato washing and cutting machine of the present invention; Fig. 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of a cutting device in a potato washing and cutting machine of the present invention; Fig.10It is a structural schematic diagram of a water circulation system in a potato washing and cutting machine of the present invention; Among them: 100-chassis; 200-conveying device; 201-sprocket; 202-sprocket bearing seat; 203-driven shaft; 204-driving shaft; 205-chain; 206-push motor; 207-push motor bracket; 300-skin device; 301-seat bearing; 302-spindle; 303-frosted sleeve; 304-brush sleeve; 305-feeding pipe; 400-support device; 401-frame; 402-pillar; 403-foot pad; 404-crossbeam; 500-transmission system; 501-small pulley; 502-large pulley; 503-gear; 504-transmission motor; 505-belt; 60 0-rhythm control device; 601-stepping motor; 602-spring door; 603-protective cover; 604-channel; 700-pushing device; 701-block; 702-push plate; 703-advancing motor bracket; 704-coupling; 705-screw; 706-pipeline; 800-slicing device; 801 knife holder; 802-motor; 803-coupling; 804-rotating knife motor bracket; 805-end cover; 806-knife handle; 807-blade; 808-slicing knife net; 900-water circulation system; 901-water pipe; 902-collection box; 903-sprinkler; 904-filter net; 905-water pump. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the scheme of the present invention, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present invention and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0021] The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings: like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention discloses a potato washing and cutting machine, including a chassis 100, a conveying device 200, a peeling device 300, a supporting device 400, a transmission system 500, a rhythm control device 600, a pushing device 700, a strip cutting device 800 and a water circulation system 900; the various components work together to realize the automated processing of potato washing, peeling and strip cutting, thereby improving the processing efficiency and product quality.

[0022] like Figure 3 As shown, the conveying device 200 includes a sprocket 201, a sprocket bearing seat 202, a driven shaft 203, a driving shaft 204, a chain 205, a pushing motor 206 and a pushing motor bracket 207; the sprocket 201 is placed on the sprocket bearing seat 202, the driving shaft 204 is connected to the bearing to provide driving force through the pushing motor 206, and the bearing is connected to the bearing seat 202; a chain is installed on the sprocket 201, and the movement of the chain 205 drives the driven shaft 203 to move; the driving shaft 204 is powered by the pushing motor 206; the pushing motor 206 is supported by the pushing motor bracket 207; the conveying device 200 is used to convey potatoes from the feed inlet to the peeling device.

[0023] like Figure 4 As shown, the peeling device 300 includes a seat bearing 301, a spindle 302, a frosted sleeve 303, a brush sleeve 304 and a feed pipe 305; the frosted sleeve 303 and the brush sleeve 304 are respectively fixed to the spindle 302 through the seat bearing 301; the frosted sleeve 303 and the brush sleeve 304 are respectively fixed to the spindle 302 through the seat bearing 301; the seat bearing 301 is fixed on the chassis 100, and the frosted sleeve 303 is close to the input port; the spindle 302 is connected to the large pulley 502 in the transmission system 500; the conveying device 200 is placed below the frosted sleeve 303 and the brush sleeve 304, and the sprocket bearing seat 202 is fixed on the chassis 100; the peeling device 300 is used for coarse peeling and fine peeling of potatoes.

[0024] like Figure 5 As shown, the support device 400 includes a frame 401, pillars 402, foot pads 403 and a crossbeam 404; the support device 400 includes a frame 401, pillars 402, foot pads 403 and a crossbeam 404; the frame 401 is connected to the pillars 402 at the bottom, and the foot pads 403 are mounted under the pillars 402; the pillars 402 are connected in the middle with a crossbeam 404; the support device 400 is used to support the entire integrated machine.

[0025] like Figure 6As shown, the transmission system 500 includes a small pulley 501, a large pulley 502, a gear 503, a transmission motor 504 and a belt 505; the large pulley 502 cooperates with the small pulley 501 through the belt 505; the small pulley 501 is externally connected to the transmission motor 504 to provide power; a plurality of gears 503 are placed on the spindle 302, and the four spindles 302 are respectively connected to two large pulleys 502 and two seat bearings 301. The seat bearings 301 are fixed on the chassis 100 to drive the operation of various components.

[0026] like Figure 7 As shown, the rhythm control device 600 includes a stepper motor 601, a spring door 602, a protective cover 603 and a channel 604; the protective cover 603 is placed on the channel 604 to prevent potatoes from flying out of the machine during transportation; the stepper motor 601 controls the opening and closing of the spring door 602 through a coupling 704; the channel 604 is connected to a pipe 706 in the pushing device 700; the rhythm control device 600 is used to control the conveying rhythm of potatoes.

[0027] like Figure 8 As shown, the pushing device 700 includes a block 701, a push plate 702, a propulsion motor bracket 703, a coupling 704, a screw 705 and a pipe 706; the push plate 702 is connected to the block 701; the push plate 702 is connected to the block 701; the block 701 is connected to the screw 705, and the screw 705 is connected to the propulsion motor 707 through the coupling 704; the propulsion motor 707 is fixed on the propulsion motor bracket 703; the pipe 706 is connected to the slicing knife net 808 of the cutting device; the pushing device 700 is used to push the peeled potatoes to the cutting device.

[0028] like Fig. 9 As shown, the strip cutting device 800 includes a knife holder 801, a motor 802, a coupling 803, a rotary knife motor bracket 804, an end cover 805, a knife handle 806, a blade 807 and a slicing knife net 808; the knife handle 806 is installed on the knife holder 801 and is sealed by the end cover 805; the knife handle 806 is connected to four blades 807; the other end of the knife handle 806 is connected to the motor 802, and the motor 802 is fixed on the rotary knife motor bracket 804; the strip cutting device 800 is used to cut potatoes into strips.

[0029] like Fig.10 As shown, the water circulation system 900 includes a water pipe 901, a collection box 902, a sprinkler 903, a filter 904 and a water pump 905; the sprinkler 903 is connected to the top of the water pipe 901, and the water pipe 901 is connected to the collection box 902 at the bottom. The collection box is covered with a filter 904, and a water pump 905 is installed below to provide power. The water circulation system 900 is used for washing potatoes and recycling water.

[0030] When the potato washing and cutting machine is used, the steps include: Initial stage: The potatoes are placed at the input port of the machine, ready to enter the all-in-one machine for processing.

[0031] Cleaning stage: The potatoes enter the housing 100 through the input port and first contact the water circulation system 900. The water circulation system 900 includes a water pipe 901, a collection box 902, a sprinkler 903, a filter 904 and a water pump 905. The water pump 905 provides power to deliver water to the sprinkler 903 through the water pipe 901, and the sprinkler 903 washes the potatoes to remove dirt and impurities on the surface.

[0032] The cleaned water falls into the collection box 902, is filtered by the filter 904 to remove impurities in the water, and is then pumped out again by the water pump 905 to form a recycling method, thereby reducing the waste of water resources.

[0033] Conveying and peeling stage: The washed potatoes are transported to the peeling device 300 by the transport device 200 .

[0034] The conveying device 200 includes a sprocket 201, a sprocket bearing seat 202, a driven shaft 203, a driving shaft 204, a chain 205, a push motor 206 and a push motor bracket 207. The push motor 206 provides power to drive the driven shaft 203 and the driving shaft 204 to rotate through the chain 205, thereby conveying potatoes.

[0035] The peeling device 300 includes a seat bearing 301, a spindle 302, a grinding sleeve 303, a brush sleeve 304 and a feed pipe 303. After the potatoes enter the peeling device 300, they are first roughly peeled by the grinding sleeve 303, and then finely peeled by the brush sleeve 304 to remove the potato skin.

[0036] The spindle 302 of the peeling device 300 is connected to a large pulley 502 in the transmission system 500 and is powered by the transmission system 500 .

[0037] Rhythm control and push stage: The peeled potatoes are paced by the pace control device 600 to ensure that the potatoes enter the next stage in an orderly manner.

[0038] The rhythm control device 600 includes a stepper motor 601, a spring door 602, a protective cover 603 and a channel 604. The stepper motor 601 controls the opening and closing of the spring door 602 through a coupling 704, thereby controlling the conveying rhythm of potatoes.

[0039] The peeled potatoes enter the pushing device 700, which includes a block 701, a push plate 702, a push motor bracket 703, a coupling 704, a lead screw 705 and a pipe 706. The push motor 707 provides power to drive the push plate 702 to move through the coupling 704 and the lead screw 705, and push the potatoes to the cutting device 800.

[0040] Strip cutting stage: After being pushed to the strip cutting device 800, the potatoes are cut into strips.

[0041] The strip cutting device 800 includes a knife holder 801, a motor 802, a coupling 803, a rotary knife motor support 804, an end cover 805, a knife handle 806, a blade 807 and a slicing knife net 808. The motor 802 provides power to drive the blade 807 to rotate through the coupling 803 and the knife handle 806, thereby cutting the potatoes into strips.

[0042] The sliced ​​potatoes fall into the collecting device through the slicing knife net 808, completing the entire processing flow.

[0043] Ending stage: When all potatoes have been processed, the machine stops and the user can take the cut potato strips out of the collection device for further cooking or processing.

[0044] In the whole workflow, the various components of the all-in-one machine work together to realize the automated processing of potato washing, peeling and cutting, improving processing efficiency and product quality. At the same time, the all-in-one machine also has the advantages of compact structure, small footprint, easy installation and maintenance, and is suitable for large-scale potato processing and production.

[0045] The above contents are only for explaining the technical idea of ​​the present invention and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any changes made on the basis of the technical solution in accordance with the technical idea proposed by the present invention shall fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A potato washing and cutting machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a case (100), a conveying device (200), a peeling device (300), a supporting device (400), a transmission system (500), a rhythm control device (600), a pushing device (700), a stripping device (800) and a water circulation system (900); an input port and an output port are respectively arranged on both sides of the case (100); the transmission system (500), the peeling device (300) and the conveying device (200) are arranged inside the case (100) in sequence, the conveying device (200) is connected to the input port, and the transmission system (500) is connected to the output port; the pushing device (700) and the stripping device (800) are arranged outside one side of the case (100) in sequence, and the pushing device (700) is connected to the output port; the rhythm control device (600) is connected to the pushing device (700); and the water circulation system (900) is connected to the pushing device (700); The supporting device (400) is connected to the bottom of the chassis (100).

2. A potato washing and cutting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying device (200) comprises a sprocket (201), a sprocket bearing seat (202), a driven shaft (203), a driving shaft (204), a chain (205), a pushing motor (206) and a pushing motor bracket (207); the sprocket (201) is arranged on the sprocket bearing seat (202); the driving shaft (204) is connected to the bearing to provide a driving force through the pushing motor (206); the bearing is connected to the bearing seat (202); the chain (205) is arranged on the sprocket (201); and the pushing motor bracket (207) supports the pushing motor (206).

3. A potato washing and cutting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The peeling device (300) comprises a seat bearing (301), a spindle (302), a frosted sleeve (303), a brush sleeve (304) and a feed pipe (305); the frosted sleeve (303) and the brush sleeve (304) are respectively fixed on the spindle (302) via the seat bearing (301); the frosted sleeve (303) is close to the input port; the seat bearing (301) is fixed on the chassis (100); the spindle (302) is connected to the transmission system (500); a conveying device (200) is placed below the frosted sleeve (303) and the brush sleeve (304); and the sprocket bearing seat (202) is fixed on the chassis (100).

4. A potato washing and cutting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transmission system (500) comprises a small pulley (501), a large pulley (502), a gear (503), a transmission motor (504) and a belt (505); the large pulley (502) cooperates with the small pulley (501) via the belt (505); the small pulley (501) is externally connected to the transmission motor (504); and the gear (503) is placed on the spindle (302).

5. The potato washing and cutting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The spindle (302) is connected to the large pulley (502).

6. The potato washing and cutting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rhythm control device (600) comprises a stepping motor (601), a spring door (602), a protective cover (603) and a channel (604); the protective cover (603) is placed on the channel (604); the stepping motor (601) is connected to the spring door (602); and the channel (604) is connected to the pushing device (700).

7. The potato washing and cutting machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The pushing device (700) comprises a block (701), a push plate (702), a propulsion motor bracket (703), a coupling (704), a lead screw (705), a pipe (706) and a propulsion motor (707); the push plate (702) is connected to the block (701); the push plate (702) is connected to the block (701); the block (701) is connected to the lead screw (705), and the lead screw (705) is connected to the propulsion motor (707) via the coupling (704); the channel (604) is connected to the pipe (706); and the propulsion motor (707) is arranged on the propulsion motor bracket (703).

8. The potato washing and cutting machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The strip cutting device (800) comprises a knife holder (801), a motor (802), a coupling (803), a rotary knife motor support (804), an end cover (805), a knife handle (806), a blade (807) and a slicing knife net (808); the knife holder (801) is mounted with the knife handle (806) and is sealed by the end cover (805); one end of the knife handle (806) is connected to the blade (807); the other end of the knife handle (806) is connected to the motor (802); the motor (802) is fixed on the rotary knife motor support (804); and the pipeline (706) is connected to the slicing knife net (808).

9. The potato washing and cutting machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The water circulation system (900) comprises a water pipe (901), a collection box (902), a water sprayer (903), a filter screen (904) and a water pump (905); the water pipe (901) is connected to the water sprayer (903) at the top, and the water pipe (901) is connected to the collection box (902) at the bottom; the collection box (902) is covered with the filter screen (904), and the lower end of the collection box (902) is connected to the water pump (905).

10. The potato washing and cutting machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The support device (400) comprises a frame (401), a support column (402), a foot pad (403) and a crossbeam (404); the frame (401) is connected to the support column (402) below, and the foot pad (403) is sleeved below the support column (402); and the middle of the support column (402) is connected by a crossbeam (404).

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