Fruit segment coring device

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of dried fruit processing, and discloses a fruit segment kernel removing device. The fruit segment kernel removing device comprises a clamping and positioning mechanism, an opening mechanism and a kernel removing mechanism. The fruit segment is clamped and positioned by the clamping and positioning mechanism, and the kernel removing operation is performed on the fruit segment by the opening mechanism and the kernel removing mechanism. The opening mechanism is used for opening the peel, so as to facilitate the kernel removing mechanism to extend into the fruit segment and remove the kernel, and to avoid damaging the peel when the kernel removing mechanism removes the kernel, thereby avoiding affecting the quality of the product. According to the above, the present application can realize the automation of the kernel removing operation, thereby improving the working efficiency of the kernel removing operation, and further improving the production efficiency of the product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of dried fruit processing technology, and in particular to a device for removing pits from fruit segments. Background Technology

[0002] In the existing technology, in the processing of products such as betel nut or dried palm fruit, it is necessary to first cut the dried fruit longitudinally into two segments, and then remove the pits from the segments.

[0003] In terms of pitting, existing technologies generally rely on manual labor, but manual pitting is inefficient, resulting in low production efficiency. Moreover, manual pitting can easily damage the fruit peel, thus affecting the quality of the finished product. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fruit segment depitting device to solve the problems of low efficiency in manual depitting, which leads to low production efficiency, and the fact that manual depitting easily damages the fruit peel, thus affecting the quality of the finished product.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] This invention provides a fruit segment pitting device for removing the pit from the fruit segment through the peel. The fruit segment pitting device includes:

[0007] A clamping and positioning mechanism includes a platform and a first clamping part. The platform is configured to hold the fruit segment to expose a cut on the fruit segment that exposes the seed. The first clamping part is configured to press against the fruit segment from both sides outside the cut along a first direction.

[0008] An opening mechanism is configured to extend into the cavity of the peel from the cut and to open the peel from opposite sides in a second direction different from the first direction.

[0009] A pitting mechanism is configured to remove the pit from the stretched pericarp.

[0010] Preferably, the opening mechanism includes a first hook and a second hook arranged opposite to each other along the second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction. The first hook and the second hook can extend into the cavity, and the first hook and the second hook can move in opposite directions, respectively hooking the two inner sidewalls of the fruit peel opposite to each other along the second direction to open the fruit peel.

[0011] Preferably, both the first hook and the second hook include a top plate, and a hook body is formed on the side of the top plate facing the platform along a third direction. The first hook and the second hook are arranged at intervals from the platform along the third direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. The first hook and the second hook are movable relative to each other. The clamping and positioning mechanism also includes a first driving member, which is configured to drive the platform to move along the third direction toward the first hook and the second hook.

[0012] Preferably, the pitting mechanism further includes a pressure plate that is close to the platform and presses against the peel in the third direction.

[0013] Preferably, the core removal mechanism includes:

[0014] A second clamping part and a second driving member, the second clamping part including a first claw part and a second claw part, the second driving member being configured to drive the second clamping part closer to or away from the stage;

[0015] A pusher plate is disposed between the first claw and the second claw and is movable in a direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the first claw and the second claw to push the fruit pit out between the first claw and the second claw.

[0016] Preferably, the pressure plate is mounted on the push plate, and the core removal mechanism further includes:

[0017] Mounting plate, the second clamping part is mounted on the mounting plate, and the second driving member can drive the mounting plate to move closer to or away from the platform;

[0018] A third driving component is mounted on the mounting plate and configured to drive the push plate to move a first stroke and a second stroke. After the push plate moves the first stroke, the pressure plate presses against the fruit peel. The push plate is located between the first claw and the second claw. After the push plate moves the second stroke, at least a portion of the push plate moves out from between the first claw and the second claw.

[0019] Preferably, the opening mechanism further includes a positioning plate, which is provided on the same side as the first hook, and / or the positioning plate is provided on the same side as the second hook, and the positioning plate is flush with the top plate along the third direction.

[0020] Preferably, the first clamping part includes a third claw part and a fourth claw part arranged opposite to each other along the first direction, wherein the third claw part and the fourth claw part can respectively press against both sides of the fruit segment along the length direction of the cut;

[0021] The third claw and the fourth claw are respectively provided with a first receiving groove and a second receiving groove. The first receiving groove and the second receiving groove can respectively wrap the two sides of the fruit segment along the length direction of the cut. When the platform moves towards the first hook and the second hook along the third direction, the two sides of the fruit segment along the length direction of the cut can move in the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove respectively.

[0022] Preferably, the first hook and the second hook are spaced apart in the first direction.

[0023] Preferably, the clamping and positioning mechanism is located at the pitting station, and the fruit segment pitting device further includes a conveyor line and a first transfer mechanism. The conveyor line is located at the unloading station, and the first transfer mechanism is configured to drive the pitting mechanism to move between the pitting station and the unloading station. The pitting mechanism can remove the fruit pit from the pitting station and transfer the fruit pit to the conveyor line.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0025] This invention uses a clamping and positioning mechanism to hold and position fruit segments, and an opening mechanism and a pitting mechanism to remove the pits. The opening mechanism expands the fruit peel, facilitating the subsequent pitting mechanism to reach inside the segment and remove the pit, while also preventing damage to the peel during pit removal, thus avoiding any impact on the quality of the final product. Therefore, this invention automates the pitting process, improving its efficiency and consequently increasing production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the fruit segment deseeding device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of two fruit segment depitting devices other than the conveyor line in this embodiment of the invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the feeding module in the embodiments of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0031] Figure 6 This is the second schematic diagram of the structure of the feeding module in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 This is the third schematic diagram of the structure of the feeding module in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of a section at point C;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding module excluding the second hook and the third drive unit in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A magnified view of a section at point D;

[0036] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding module and the core removal mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the core removal mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 A magnified view of a section at point E in the middle;

[0039] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pressure plate, push plate, transmission plate, third driving component and floating joint in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] In the picture:

[0041] 1. Nucleation station; 11. Nucleation station; 12. Loading station; 2. Unloading station;

[0042] 110. Peel; 120. Cut;

[0043] 200. Feeding module; 210. Clamping and positioning mechanism; 211. Platform; 212. First clamping part; 2121. Third claw part; 21211. First receiving groove; 21212. First cover plate; 2122. Fourth claw part; 21221. Second receiving groove; 21222. Second cover plate; 2123. Second driving part; 213. First driving component; 220. Opening mechanism; 221. First hook; 2211. Top plate; 2212. Hook body; 222. Second hook; 223. Positioning plate; 224. Three drive units; 300, core removal mechanism; 310, second clamping unit; 311, first claw; 312, second claw; 313, first drive unit; 320, second drive component; 330, pressure plate; 340, push plate; 341, transmission plate; 350, mounting plate; 360, third drive component; 361, floating joint; 400, conveyor line; 510, first transfer mechanism; 520, second transfer mechanism; 610, first connecting plate; 620, second connecting plate; 630, third connecting plate; 700, fourth drive component. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not all of the structures.

[0045] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0047] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," and "left," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0048] Please see Figures 1 to 14 This embodiment provides a fruit segment pitting device, which is used to replace manual labor in the pitting operation of fruit segments formed by cutting dried fruit, so as to remove the fruit pit from the peel 110, thereby improving the efficiency of the pitting operation and thus improving the production efficiency of the product.

[0049] Specifically, the fruit segment deseeding device includes a clamping and positioning mechanism 210, an opening mechanism 220, and a deseeding mechanism 300. The clamping and positioning mechanism 210 is used to clamp and position the fruit segment, and the opening mechanism 220 is used to hook and open the peel 110 so that the subsequent deseeding mechanism 300 can extend into the fruit segment to remove the pit.

[0050] The clamping and positioning mechanism 210 includes a platform 211 and a first clamping part 212. The platform 211 is configured to hold a fruit segment, exposing a cut 120 on the segment that exposes the pit. Specifically, the cut 120 on the segment that exposes the pit is located on the side away from the platform 211. That is, in this embodiment, the fruit segment is placed on the platform 211 with the cut 120 facing away from the platform 211, so that the pit can be exposed through the cut 120. The first clamping part 212 is configured to extend from the outside of the cut 120 along... The first clamping part 212 presses against the fruit slices on both sides of the length direction of the cut 120. That is, in addition to the fruit slices needing to be placed on the platform 211 with the cut 120 facing away from the platform 211, the fruit slices placed on the platform 211 also need to be in a position where the length direction of the cut 120 coincides with the first direction. After the fruit slices are placed on the platform 211, the first clamping part 212 presses against the fruit slices on both sides of the length direction of the cut 120, thereby clamping and positioning the fruit slices.

[0051] It is worth noting that for dried fruits made from raw products such as areca nuts or palm fruits, the dried fruits are long and narrow, and the fruit segments obtained by cutting the dried fruits are also long and narrow. When the fruit segments are placed on the platform 211, the first clamping part 212 presses against both ends of the fruit segment in the length direction, thereby clamping and positioning the fruit segment.

[0052] Understandably, the fruit segments can be placed on the platform 211 manually or by a gripper structure. When placing the fruit segments manually or by a gripper structure, the manual or gripper structure can adjust the position of the fruit segments so that the fruit segments placed on the platform 211 are in the position described above.

[0053] For example, this embodiment uses betel nut as an example. The betel nut is first processed into dried fruit through dehydration and other processes. The dried fruit is then cut into two segments along the longitudinal direction. The segments are placed manually or by a clamping structure onto the platform 211 of the segment deseeding device for deseeding to produce betel nut.

[0054] Based on the above description, the opening mechanism 220 and the pitting mechanism 300 work together to remove the pit from the fruit segments placed on the platform 211. Specifically, the opening mechanism 220 is configured to extend into the cavity of the peel 110 from the cut 120 and open the peel 110 from opposite sides along a second direction different from the first direction. The pitting mechanism 300 is configured to remove the pit from the opened peel 110.

[0055] It is worth noting that the pitting mechanism 300 includes a second clamping part 310, which can move closer to or further away from the platform 211 to remove the pit from the opened peel 110. To clamp the pit, the second clamping part 310 includes a first claw part 311 and a second claw part 312. It can be understood that the second clamping part 310 also includes a first driving part 313, which is a gripper cylinder, so as to drive the first claw part 311 and the second claw part 312 to converge or disperse. When the first claw part 311 and the second claw part 312 converge, they can clamp the pit. When the first claw part 311 and the second claw part 312 disperse, they can release the pit for the pit unloading operation.

[0056] In addition, the first clamping part 212 includes a third claw part 2121 and a fourth claw part 2122 arranged opposite to each other along the first direction. The third claw part 2121 and the fourth claw part 2122 can move relative to each other to press against both sides of the fruit slice along the length direction of the cut 120, that is, when the fruit slice is placed on the platform 211, the third claw part 2121 and the fourth claw part 2122 of the first clamping part 212 can press against both sides of the fruit slice along the length direction of the cut 120, thereby clamping and positioning the fruit slice.

[0057] It is understood that the first clamping part 212 also includes a second driving part 2123, which is a gripper cylinder, thereby driving the third gripper part 2121 and the fourth gripper part 2122 to converge or disperse.

[0058] In summary, this embodiment uses a clamping and positioning mechanism 210 to clamp and position the fruit segment, and an opening mechanism 220 and a pitting mechanism 300 to remove the pit from the segment. The opening mechanism 220 is used to open the peel 110, which facilitates the subsequent pitting mechanism 300's insertion into the segment to remove the pit, while also preventing damage to the peel 110 during pit removal, thus avoiding any impact on the quality of the final product. Therefore, this embodiment automates the pitting process, thereby improving its efficiency and ultimately increasing product production efficiency.

[0059] Based on the above, in this embodiment, the opening mechanism 220 includes a first hook 221 and a second hook 222 arranged opposite to each other along a second direction. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The first hook 221 and the second hook 222 can extend into the cavity containing the fruit pit of the fruit segment. The first hook 221 and the second hook 222 can move in opposite directions and hook onto the two inner sidewalls of the peel 110 opposite to each other along the second direction to open the peel 110. Specifically, after the second clamping part 310 approaches the platform 211, the second clamping part 310 can extend into the cavity and clamp the fruit pit. Afterward, the second clamping part 310 moves away from the platform 211, so that the fruit pit can be removed from the inside of the fruit segment. Moreover, the opening mechanism 220 has already pried open the peel 110, so as to prevent the peel 110 from being damaged during the process of the second clamping part 310 extending into the cavity and removing the fruit pit.

[0060] Based on the foregoing, in this embodiment, both the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 include a top plate 2211. The top plate 2211 has a hook body 2212 formed on the side of the top plate 2211 facing the platform 211 along a third direction. The hook body 2212 of the first hook 221 is disposed on the side close to the second hook 222, and the hook body 2212 of the second hook 222 is disposed on the side close to the first hook 221. The first hook 221 and the second hook 222 are arranged at intervals from the platform 211 along a third direction. The third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. The first hook 221 and the second hook 222 can move relative to each other. The clamping and positioning mechanism 210 also includes a first driving member 213, which is configured to drive the platform 211 to move towards the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 along a third direction.

[0061] As described above, initially, the platform 211 is located on the side away from the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 along the third direction. After the fruit petals are placed on the platform 211, the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 do not extend into the cavity. The first hook 221 and the second hook 222 first move closer to each other along the second direction so that the hook body 2212 of the first hook 221 and the hook body 2212 of the second hook 222 are within the projection range of the cavity along the third direction. Then, the platform 211 moves towards the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 along the third direction, thereby making the first hook 221... The hook 2212 of the first hook 221 and the hook 222 of the second hook 222 can be inserted into the cavity. Then, the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 move in opposite directions, so that the hook 2212 of the first hook 221 and the hook 2212 of the second hook 222 can hook the two inner sidewalls of the peel 110 opposite to each other in the second direction. Subsequently, the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 continue to move in opposite directions, thereby opening the peel 110, which makes it easier for the subsequent pitting mechanism 300 to extend into the fruit segment to remove the pit, and avoids damaging the peel 110 when the pitting mechanism 300 removes the pit.

[0062] After the pitting mechanism 300 removes the pit, the third claw 2121 and the fourth claw 2122 move away from each other, allowing the peel 110 remaining on the platform 211 to be removed, ready for the pitting operation on the next segment. Before the next pitting operation, the platform 211 is reset, while the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 remain moving away from each other along the second direction, to facilitate the subsequent placement of segments onto the platform 211 and to ensure that the peel 110 of the next segment can be opened.

[0063] It is understood that in this embodiment, the first driving member 213 is a cylinder. Of course, in other optional embodiments, the first driving member 213 may also be an electric cylinder or an electric push rod or other linear drive structure. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0064] It is worth noting that the first driving member 213 can drive the platform 211 to move along a third direction toward the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 until the top plate 2211 of the first hook 221 and the top plate 2211 of the second hook 222 press against the peel 110 along the third direction, thereby positioning the fruit segment in the third direction as well. Thus, this embodiment can position the fruit segment in both the first direction and the third direction, thereby ensuring that the second clamping part 310 can accurately remove the fruit pit.

[0065] Based on the above, in this embodiment, the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 are spaced apart in the first direction, thereby enabling more effective positioning of the fruit petals in the third direction.

[0066] Furthermore, in this embodiment, after the fruit segments are placed on the platform 211, the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 need to first move closer to each other along the second direction so that the hook body 2212 of the first hook 221 and the hook body 2212 of the second hook 222 are within the projection range of the cavity along the third direction. This ensures that the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 can subsequently extend into the cavity. However, given that different fruit segments have different sizes, in order to ensure that the hook body 2212 of the first hook 221 and the hook body 2212 of the second hook 222 are within the projection range of the cavity along the third direction, the travel distance required for the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 to move closer to each other along the second direction may be large. In this embodiment, the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 have a gap in the first direction, thereby preventing the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 from colliding when they move closer to each other along the second direction. That is, this embodiment can adapt to the pitting operation of fruit segments of more sizes.

[0067] In addition, the opening mechanism 220 also includes a positioning plate 223. The positioning plate 223 is provided on the same side as the first hook 221. Along the third direction, the positioning plate 223 is flush with the top plate 2211. When the first driving member 213 drives the platform 211 to move towards the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 along the third direction, after the top plate 2211 of the first hook 221 and the top plate 2211 of the second hook 222 press against the peel 110 along the third direction, the positioning plate 223 also presses against the peel 110 along the third direction. Thus, the fruit segment is also positioned in the third direction by the first hook 221, the second hook 222 and the positioning plate 223 together. That is, this embodiment can position the fruit segment in the third direction by three-point positioning. Therefore, this embodiment can more effectively position the fruit segment in the third direction, thereby further ensuring that the second clamping part 310 can accurately remove the pit.

[0068] Of course, in other optional embodiments, the positioning plate 223 may be provided on the same side as the second hook 222, or the positioning plate 223 may be provided on the same side as the first hook 221, i.e., on the same side as the second hook 222. This embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0069] Furthermore, the third claw portion 2121 and the fourth claw portion 2122 are respectively provided with a first receiving groove 21211 and a second receiving groove 21221. The first receiving groove 21211 and the second receiving groove 21221 can respectively wrap around the two sides of the fruit segment along the length direction of the cut 120, thereby more effectively positioning the fruit segment in the first direction. Moreover, based on the above description, when the platform 211 moves towards the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 in the third direction, the two sides of the fruit segment along the length direction of the cut 120 can respectively be in the first receiving groove 212111 and the second hook 2222. 11. The fruit segment moves within the first hook 221 and the second receiving groove 21221, that is, when the platform 211 moves towards the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 in a third direction, the two sides of the fruit segment along the length direction of the cut 120 can move within the first receiving groove 21211 and the second receiving groove 21221 in a third direction, respectively, thereby ensuring that the fruit segment can move together with the platform 211 until the top plate 2211 of the first hook 221 and the top plate 2211 of the second hook 222 press against the peel 110 in a third direction, and the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 can extend into the cavity.

[0070] Specifically, after the fruit segment is placed on the platform 211, the first clamping part 212 positions the fruit segment. Then, the platform 211 moves in a third direction toward the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 until the top plate 2211 of the first hook 221 and the top plate 2211 of the second hook 222 press against the peel 110 in a third direction, and the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 can extend into the cavity.

[0071] It is understood that the third claw portion 2121 and the fourth claw portion 2122 are respectively provided with a first cover plate 21212 and a second cover plate 21222. The first cover plate 21212 and the third claw portion 2121 form a first receiving groove 21211, and the second cover plate 21222 and the fourth claw portion 2122 form a second receiving groove 21221. When the platform 211 moves towards the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 in a third direction, after the top plate 2211 of the first hook 221 and the top plate 2211 of the second hook 222 press against the peel 110 in a third direction, and the positioning plate 223 also presses against the peel 110 in a third direction, the first cover plate 21212 and the second cover plate 21222 can press against both sides of the fruit segment along the length direction of the cut 120 in a third direction.

[0072] Based on the foregoing, after the pitting mechanism 300 removes the pit, the peel 110 remaining on the platform 211 needs to be removed in preparation for the pitting operation on the next segment. However, since this embodiment uses the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 to open the peel 110 of the segment, before removing the peel 110, the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 need to be moved out of the segment. Specifically, the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 need to continue moving in opposite directions along the second direction. However, since the first hook 221... The hook 2212 of the first hook 221 and the hook 222 of the second hook 222 hook the fruit peel 110. If the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 are directly moved in opposite directions in the second direction, the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 will scratch the fruit peel 110, thereby affecting the quality of the product. In order to avoid the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 scratching the fruit peel 110, the pitting mechanism 300 in this embodiment also includes a pressure plate 330. The pressure plate 330 can approach the platform 211 and press the fruit peel 110 in the third direction.

[0073] That is, in addition to being able to grip the fruit pit through the second clamping part 310, the pitting mechanism 300 can also press the peel 110 along the third direction through the pressure plate 330. Specifically, after the second clamping part 310 grips the fruit pit, the pressure plate 330 presses the peel 110 along the third direction so that the peel 110 can be deformed along the third direction towards the side close to the platform 211, thereby causing the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 to disengage. After that, the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 continue to move in opposite directions along the second direction, thereby moving out from inside the fruit segment, while the pressure plate 330 and the second clamping part 310 move away from the platform 211.

[0074] It is worth noting that the pitting mechanism 300 includes two pressure plates 330, which are arranged at intervals along the first direction. The two pressure plates 330 can simultaneously press against the peel 110, thereby pressing against different positions of the peel 110 along the first direction, thus ensuring that the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 can be accurately unhooked.

[0075] It is understood that in other alternative embodiments, the core removal mechanism 300 may also include three or four or more pressure plates 330, all of which are spaced apart along the first direction. This embodiment does not impose any specific limitations on this.

[0076] Based on the foregoing description, the pitting mechanism 300 includes a second clamping part 310, which can move closer to or further away from the platform 211 to remove the pit from the pried-open peel 110. Specifically, the pitting mechanism 300 also includes a second driving member 320, which is configured to drive the second clamping part 310 closer to or further away from the platform 211. It is understood that in this embodiment, before the pitting operation, the second clamping part 310 is already facing the platform 211. Therefore, in this embodiment, the second driving member 320 is a cylinder, and the second driving member 320 drives the second clamping part 310. The second clamping part 310 moves along a straight line, thereby driving the second clamping part 310 to approach or move away from the platform 211. Of course, in other optional embodiments, the second driving member 320 can also be a linear drive structure such as an electric cylinder or an electric push rod. Alternatively, in other optional embodiments, the second clamping part 310 may not be directly facing the platform 211 before the core removal operation. Therefore, the second driving member 320 can also be a dual-axis moving module or a three-axis moving module, so that the second clamping part 310 can be driven to face the platform 211 first, and then the second clamping part 310 can be driven to approach or move away from the platform 211. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0077] Since fruit pits are generally sticky, when the second clamping part 310 releases the fruit pit, there is a problem that the fruit pit sticks to the second clamping part 310 and cannot fall off. To address this, in this embodiment, the pitting mechanism 300 also includes a push plate 340. The push plate 340 is disposed between the first claw part 311 and the second claw part 312 and can move in a direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the first claw part 311 and the second claw part 312 to push the fruit pit out between the first claw part 311 and the second claw part 312. That is, in this embodiment, after the second clamping part 310 clamps the fruit pit and moves it to the unloading station 2, the first claw part 311 and the second claw part 312 move away from each other, and the push plate 340 pushes the fruit pit out between the first claw part 311 and the second claw part 312, thereby assisting in detaching the fruit pit from the second clamping part 310.

[0078] Therefore, in this embodiment, the pressing plate 330 is mounted on the push plate 340. The pitting mechanism 300 also includes a mounting plate 350 and a third driving member 360. The second clamping part 310 and the third driving member 360 are both mounted on the mounting plate 350. The second driving member 320 can drive the mounting plate 350 to move closer to or away from the platform 211. The third driving member 360 is configured to drive the push plate 340 to move a first stroke and a second stroke. The second driving member 320 can drive the second clamping part 310 and drive the push plate 340 and the pressing plate 330 to move closer to or away from the platform 211 together. After the second driving member 320 drives the second clamping part 310 to move closer to the platform 211, the second clamping part 310 extends into the cavity, while the pressing plate 330 does not contact the fruit petal. After holding the fruit pit, the third drive member 360 drives the push plate 340 and moves the pressure plate 330 by a first stroke. After the push plate 340 moves by a first stroke, the pressure plate 330 presses against the fruit peel 110, so that the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 can be successfully disengaged, while the push plate 340 is still located between the first claw 311 and the second claw 312. Then, the second drive member 320 drives the second clamping part 310 and moves the push plate 340 and the pressure plate 330 away from the platform 211. Then, the third drive member 360 pushes the push plate 340 to move by a second stroke. After the push plate 340 moves by a second stroke, at least part of the push plate 340 moves out from between the first claw 311 and the second claw 312, so that the fruit pit can be knocked away, so that the fruit pit can be separated from the second clamping part 310.

[0079] Based on the above, this embodiment only requires one third driving component 360 to realize the two-step operation of unhooking and releasing the fruit pit. The structure is simple, which can save the manufacturing cost of the fruit pitting device.

[0080] It is understood that the third drive component 360 can be selected as a linear drive structure such as a cylinder, an electric cylinder, or an electric push rod, and this embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on it.

[0081] It is worth noting that the push plate 340 is mounted on the transmission plate 341, and the transmission plate 341 is mounted on the movable rod of the third drive component 360. The movable rod of the third drive component 360 is connected to the transmission plate 341 through the floating joint 361, which can reduce the installation and debugging accuracy of the push plate 340 and the third drive component 360.

[0082] Furthermore, based on the foregoing content, in this embodiment, the fruit segment depitting device is provided with a pitting station 1 and a feeding station 2. The depitting mechanism 300 clamps the fruit pit at the pitting station 1 and feeds the fruit pit at the feeding station 2. Specifically, the clamping and positioning mechanism 210 is located at the pitting station 1. The fruit segment depitting device also includes a conveyor line 400 and a first transfer mechanism 510. The conveyor line 400 is located at the feeding station 2. The first transfer mechanism 510 is configured to drive the depitting mechanism 300 to transfer between the pitting station 1 and the feeding station 2. The depitting mechanism 300 can remove the fruit pit from the pitting station 1 and transfer the fruit pit to the conveyor line 400.

[0083] For example, the first transfer mechanism 510 is a rotary drive module, which can drive the core removal mechanism 300 to rotate, thereby transferring between the core removal station 1 and the unloading station 2. It is understood that the specific structure of the first transfer mechanism 510 is prior art, therefore, it will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0084] After the de-core mechanism 300 is transferred to the core-removing station 1, the second clamping part 310, the push plate 340, and the pressure plate 330 can move toward or away from the stage 211.

[0085] Additionally, it should be noted that in this embodiment, the fruit segment de-pitting device includes several clamping and positioning mechanisms 210 and several de-pitting mechanisms 300. The clamping and positioning mechanisms 210 are arranged at intervals along the first direction, and the several second clamping parts 310 are also arranged at intervals along the first direction. The clamping and positioning mechanisms 210 and the de-pitting mechanisms 300 correspond one-to-one. All clamping and positioning mechanisms 210 are provided with an opening mechanism 220. The first transfer mechanism 510 can drive all de-pitting mechanisms 300 to transfer together.

[0086] Furthermore, the fruit segment deseeding device also includes a first connecting plate 610. All deseeding mechanisms 300 are provided with a third driving member 360 and a mounting plate 350. All mounting plates 350 are mounted on the first connecting plate 610. All deseeding mechanisms 300 share a second driving member 320 and a push plate 340. The second driving member 320 can drive the first connecting plate 610 to move closer to or away from the platform 211, thereby driving the push plate 340, all the second clamping parts 310 and all the pressure plates 330 to move closer to or away from the platform 211 together.

[0087] In addition, the fruit segment depitting device also includes a fourth driving member 700, which is used to drive all the opening mechanisms 220 to move together. Specifically, the fruit segment depitting device also includes a second connecting plate 620 and a third connecting plate 630 arranged at intervals along the second direction. All the first hooks 221 are installed on the second connecting plate 620, and all the second hooks 222 are installed on the third connecting plate 630. The fourth driving member 700 is used to drive the second connecting plate 620 and the third connecting plate 630 to move relative to or away from each other along the second direction, thereby driving all the first hooks 221 and all the second hooks 222 to move together.

[0088] It is understood that the specific structure of the fourth driving component 700 is existing technology, therefore, this embodiment will not elaborate on it.

[0089] As shown above, this embodiment can remove the pits from several fruit segments at the same time, thereby further improving the production efficiency of the product.

[0090] In addition, one of the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 is also provided with a third driving part 224. The third driving part 224 is used to drive it to move in the second direction toward or away from the other of the first hook 221 and the second hook 222, so that the first hook 221 and the second hook 222 can more fully open the fruit peel 110.

[0091] Furthermore, it is worth noting that in this embodiment, the fruit segment depitting device includes two or more sets of feeding modules 200. Each feeding module 200 includes several clamping and positioning mechanisms 210 arranged at intervals along a first direction. All clamping and positioning mechanisms 210 are correspondingly provided with opening mechanisms 220. The fruit segment depitting device also includes a second transfer mechanism 520. The pitting station 1 is provided with a feeding station 12 and a pitting station 11. The second transfer mechanism 520 is used to drive the two or more sets of feeding modules 200 to cyclically transfer between the feeding station 12 and the pitting station 11. After the second transfer mechanism 520 drives the two or more sets of feeding modules 200 to transfer once, one feeding module 200 is located at the feeding station 12, and at the same time, one feeding module 200 is located at the pitting station 11. This can further improve the working efficiency of the fruit segment depitting device, and thus further improve the production efficiency of the product.

[0092] For example, in this embodiment, two or more sets of feeding modules 200 are evenly arranged around an axis extending along a first direction, and the second transfer mechanism 520 is a rotary drive module used to drive the two or more sets of feeding modules 200 to rotate around the axis.

[0093] It is understood that the specific structure of the second transfer mechanism 520 is existing technology, therefore, this embodiment will not elaborate on it.

[0094] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fruit segment pitting device for removing the pit from the pericarp (110) of a fruit segment, characterized in that, The fruit segment depitting device includes: The clamping and positioning mechanism (210) includes a platform (211) and a first clamping part (212), the platform (211) being configured to hold the fruit segment to expose a cut (120) on the fruit segment that exposes the seed, and the first clamping part (212) being configured to press against the fruit segment from both sides of the cut (120) along a first direction from the outside of the cut (120). The opening mechanism (220) is configured to extend into the cavity of the peel (110) from the cut (120) and open the peel (110) from opposite sides in a second direction different from the first direction. A pitting mechanism (300) is configured to remove the pit from the stretched pericarp (110); The opening mechanism (220) includes a first hook (221) and a second hook (222) arranged opposite to each other along the second direction. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The first hook (221) and the second hook (222) can extend into the cavity, and the first hook (221) and the second hook (222) can move in opposite directions and hook the two inner sidewalls of the peel (110) opposite to each other along the second direction to open the peel (110). Both the first hook (221) and the second hook (222) include a top plate (2211), and a hook body (2212) is formed on the side of the top plate (2211) facing the platform (211) along a third direction. The first hook (221) and the second hook (222) are arranged at intervals from the platform (211) along a third direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. The first hook (221) and the second hook (222) are movable relative to each other. The clamping and positioning mechanism (210) also includes a first driving member (213), which is configured to drive the platform (211) to move towards the first hook (221) and the second hook (222) along the third direction. The pitting mechanism (300) also includes a pressure plate (330) that is close to the platform (211) and presses against the peel (110) in the third direction. The first hook (221) and the second hook (222) are spaced apart in the first direction; The clamping and positioning mechanism (210) is located at the pitting station (1). The fruit segment pitting device also includes a conveyor line (400) and a first transfer mechanism (510). The conveyor line (400) is located at the unloading station (2). The first transfer mechanism (510) is configured to drive the pitting mechanism (300) to move between the pitting station (1) and the unloading station (2). The pitting mechanism (300) can remove the fruit pit from the pitting station (1) and transfer the fruit pit to the conveyor line (400).

2. The fruit segment deseeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The core removal mechanism (300) includes: The second clamping part (310) and the second driving member (320) are configured to drive the second clamping part (310) to move closer to or away from the stage (211). A push plate (340) is disposed between the first claw (311) and the second claw (312) and is capable of moving in a direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the first claw (311) and the second claw (312) to push the kernel out between the first claw (311) and the second claw (312).

3. The fruit segment deseeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pressure plate (330) is mounted on the push plate (340), and the core removal mechanism (300) further includes: Mounting plate (350), the second clamping part (310) is mounted on the mounting plate (350), and the second driving member (320) can drive the mounting plate (350) to move closer to or away from the stage (211). A third drive unit (360) is mounted on the mounting plate (350) and configured to drive the push plate (340) to move a first stroke and a second stroke. After the push plate (340) moves the first stroke, the pressure plate (330) presses against the fruit peel (110). The push plate (340) is located between the first claw (311) and the second claw (312). After the push plate (340) moves the second stroke, at least a portion of the push plate (340) moves out from between the first claw (311) and the second claw (312).

4. The fruit segment deseeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening mechanism (220) further includes a positioning plate (223), on the same side as the first hook (221), and / or on the same side as the second hook (222), the positioning plate (223) is flush with the top plate (2211).

5. The fruit segment deseeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first clamping part (212) includes a third claw part (2121) and a fourth claw part (2122) arranged opposite to each other along the first direction. The third claw part (2121) and the fourth claw part (2122) can respectively press against both sides of the fruit segment along the length direction of the cut (120); The third claw (2121) and the fourth claw (2122) are respectively provided with a first receiving groove (21211) and a second receiving groove (21221). The first receiving groove (21211) and the second receiving groove (21221) can respectively wrap the fruit petal on both sides along the length direction of the cut (120). When the platform (211) moves towards the first hook (221) and the second hook (222) along the third direction, the fruit petal on both sides along the length direction of the cut (120) can move in the first receiving groove (21211) and the second receiving groove (21221) respectively.

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