A device for air-drying fermented meat processing

Abstract

This invention relates to a processing device for air-dried and fermented meat. The technical solution includes a base plate with two symmetrical V-shaped supports on it. A support plate is hinged to each of the left and right sides of the upper end of the V-shaped supports. The inner surfaces of the two support plates are comb-like and interlock. A first torsion spring is mounted on the hinge shaft of the support plate to tilt the inner end of the support plate downwards and reset it. A telescopic rod is located above the support plate, and a pressure plate is hinged to each of the left and right sides of the telescopic rod. The lower end face of the pressure plate is densely covered with spikes. A cutter is located on the front side of the inner end of the pressure plate. A second torsion spring is mounted on the hinge shaft of the pressure plate to tilt the inner end of the support plate downwards and reset it. When the pressure plate changes from tilted to horizontal, the cutters on both sides engage. This equipment requires minimal skill from workers when performing bone-chopping operations on poultry carcasses. The bone-chopping and flattening of poultry carcasses can be easily achieved through the positioning operation of the equipment, and the kneading and punching / expanding of the flattened carcasses are integrated into the process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of equipment for processing preserved meat products, and in particular to a device for processing air-dried and fermented meat. Background Technology

[0002] Ham, bacon, sausage, cured chicken, cured duck, cured goose, and other cured meat products are collectively referred to as air-dried and fermented meat products. Among them, poultry cured meat products are made from whole poultry embryos. To ensure the appearance and quality of the finished product, the embryos need to be shaped during processing.

[0003] Taking preserved duck as an example, after the duck carcass arrives, the thoracic cavity is opened at the breastbone and the inside is cleaned. After cleaning, the thoracic cavity of the duck carcass is U-shaped. This three-dimensional shape is not conducive to subsequent processing and requires shaping and flattening. The essence of this flattening process is to cut the connection between the neck bone and ribs. After the neck bone and ribs are separated, the three-dimensional shape of the thoracic cavity loses its main support, making it easier to flatten. However, when cutting the connection between the neck bone and ribs, it is crucial to ensure that the duck skin at this point is not damaged; otherwise, the duck carcass will easily tear when stretched and dried, thus affecting the overall appearance and quality of the preserved duck.

[0004] Therefore, severing the connection between the neck bone and ribs of a duck requires highly skilled knife work and extreme caution. In mass production, relying solely on skilled knife work not only significantly reduces production efficiency but also makes it impossible to effectively quantify and guarantee the success rate. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the above issues and overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a device for processing air-dried and fermented meat. This device is simple to operate, requires no skilled knife work from workers, and not only ensures that the duck skin is not damaged when cutting the neck and rib bones, but also presses, kneads, and pokes holes in the duck during the cutting process, promoting better flavor absorption during marinating.

[0006] The technical solution to the problem includes a base plate with two sets of V-shaped supports symmetrically arranged front and rear. Each V-shaped support consists of two support rods hinged to the base plate at their lower ends. A first spring is provided on the support rod to reset it. A support plate is hinged to each of the left and right sides of the upper end of the V-shaped support. The inner ends of the two support plates are comb-shaped and interlock with each other. A first torsion spring is provided on the hinge shaft of the support plate to tilt the inner end of the support plate downward and reset it. A telescopic rod is provided above the support plate. A pressure plate is hinged to each of the left and right sides of the telescopic rod. The lower end surface of the pressure plate is densely covered with spikes. A cutter is provided on the front side of the inner end of the pressure plate. A second torsion spring is provided on the hinge shaft of the pressure plate to tilt the inner end of the pressure plate downward and reset it. When the pressure plate changes from tilted to horizontal, the cutters on both sides engage.

[0007] To ensure the stability of the V-shaped bracket installation and the swing reset of the support rod, the base plate is provided with hinges. The lower ends of the support rods on the two sets of V-shaped brackets are hinged to the corresponding hinges. A first slider is provided on the outer side of each hinge. The base plate is provided with a slide rail. The first slider is slidably mounted on the slide rail. A connecting rod is hinged to the upper end of each first slider. The free end of the connecting rod is hinged to the corresponding support rod. One end of the first spring is fixed to the first slider, and the other end is fixed to the hinge of the support rod.

[0008] To further facilitate the installation and use of the device, the lower end of the base plate is provided with support legs, the height of which is adjustable.

[0009] In order to prevent the comb teeth of the pallet from falling off during the interlocking process, each comb tooth of the pallet is provided with a through groove along its length, and a second slider is slidably installed in each through groove. The second slider is provided with a through hole, and multiple second sliders on the two pallets are limited by a through rod.

[0010] To support the telescopic rod, an L-shaped plate is provided at the rear end of the base plate, the telescopic rod is fixed to the end of the horizontal plate of the L-shaped plate, and a second spring is fitted on the telescopic rod to reset its extended end.

[0011] To facilitate manual handling, a handle is fixed to the outer end of the pressure plate.

[0012] In order to achieve auxiliary limiting of the pressure plate, a first stop is provided on the pressure plate, and a second stop is fixed on the hinge shaft of the pressure plate. When the pressure plate is horizontal, the first stop and the second stop contact and limit the movement.

[0013] To facilitate force application, the hinge position of the pallet and the support rod is close to their inner ends, and the hinge position of the pressure plate and the telescopic rod is also close to their inner ends.

[0014] The advantages of this invention are:

[0015] 1. When using this equipment to chop poultry blanks, the technical requirements for the workers are low. The chopping and flattening of poultry blanks can be easily achieved through the positioning operation of the equipment, and the kneading and punching of the blanks after flattening can be achieved in one integrated process.

[0016] 2. This device places poultry carcasses on a V-shaped pallet for temporary positioning. A cutter on a V-shaped pressure plate then enters the carcass in a V-shaped state and positions it at the junction of the neck bone and ribs. The pressure plate is driven to flatten the carcass while simultaneously chopping the bone. This chopping process is a rotating, squeezing technique that does not damage the duck skin.

[0017] 3. As the pressure plate gradually rotates from a V-shape to a horizontal position, the pressure plate squeezes the blank while simultaneously driving the support plate to rotate and deform. During this process, the spikes can be inserted into the blank to form small holes, and the V-shaped support opens as the pressure continues. At this time, the lower end of the blank is limited by the support plate and moves outward, while the upper end of the blank is limited by the spikes. During the reciprocating movement, the blank can be kneaded, and the small holes formed by the spikes can be torn and enlarged, further improving the pickling quality.

[0018] 4. The production, use and maintenance costs of this device are relatively low. It is designed for the production of large quantities of air-dried and fermented meat, which can effectively improve the production efficiency of poultry cured meat and reduce losses, making it suitable for widespread application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front view three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the pressure plate of the present invention when it is V-shaped.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a side view of the three-dimensional structure of the pressure plate of the present invention when it is V-shaped.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a front view three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the pressure plate of the present invention when it is horizontal.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the disassembled pallet of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the pressure plate after it has been flattened and flipped according to the present invention.

[0024] In the diagram: Base plate-1, Support rod-2, First spring-, Support plate-4, First torsion spring-5, Telescopic rod-6.

[0025] Pressure plate - 7, spikes - 8, cutter - 9, second torsion spring - 10, first slider - 11, slide rail - 12

[0026] Linkage rod - 13, through slot - 14, second slider - 15, smooth rod - 16, second spring - 17, handle - 18

[0027] First stop -19, second stop -20. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. 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.

[0029] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, 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 invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Example

[0030] Depend on Figures 1 to 5 As can be seen, the present invention includes a base plate 1, with a support leg at the lower end of the base plate 1, the height of which is adjustable. Two sets of V-shaped supports are symmetrically arranged on the base plate 1. Hinges are provided on the base plate, and the lower ends of the support rods 2 on the two sets of V-shaped supports are hinged to the corresponding hinges. A first slider 11 is provided on the outer side of each hinge. A slide rail 12 is provided on the base plate, and the first slider 11 is slidably mounted on the slide rail 12. A connecting rod 13 is hinged to the upper end of each first slider 11, and the free end of the connecting rod 13 is hinged to the corresponding support rod 2. One end of the first spring 3 is fixed to the first slider 11, and the other end is fixed to the hinge of the support rod 2.

[0031] A support plate 4 is hinged to each of the left and right sides of the upper end of the V-shaped bracket. The lower ends of the two support plates 4 are comb-shaped and interlock with each other. The hinge position of the support plate 4 and the support rod 2 is close to the end of its comb teeth. Each comb tooth of the support plate 4 has a through groove 14 along its length direction. A second slider 15 is slidably installed in each through groove 14. The second slider 15 has a through hole. Multiple second sliders 15 on the two support plates 4 are limited by a smooth rod 16 passing through them. A first torsion spring 5 is provided on the hinge shaft of the support plate 4 to tilt the comb tooth end of the support plate 4 downward and reset it.

[0032] The base plate 1 has an L-shaped plate at its rear end. A telescopic rod 6 is fixed to the end of the horizontal plate of the L-shaped plate. A telescopic rod 6 is located above the support plate 4. A second spring 17 is fitted on the telescopic rod 6 to reset its extended end. A pressure plate 7 is hinged to each of the left and right sides of the telescopic rod 6. A handle 18 is fixed to the outer end of the pressure plate 7. The lower end face of the pressure plate 7 is densely covered with spikes 8. A cutter 9 is located at the front side of the inner end of the pressure plate 7. The hinge position between the pressure plate 7 and the telescopic rod 6 is close to the end of the cutter 9. A second torsion spring 10 is provided on the hinge shaft of the pressure plate 7 to allow the end of the pressure plate 7 with the cutter 9 to tilt downwards and reset. When the pressure plate 7 changes from tilted to horizontal, the cutters 9 on both sides are engaged. A first stop 19 is provided on the pressure plate 7. A second stop 20 is fixed on the hinge shaft of the pressure plate 7. When the pressure plate 7 is horizontal, the first stop 19 and the second stop 20 contact and limit the movement.

[0033] The specific working process of this invention is as follows: When no external force is applied, under the action of the first spring 3, the second spring 17, the first torsion spring 5, and the second torsion spring 10, the device exhibits the following behavior: Figure 1 The state shown is as follows. In this state, the support rod 2 in the V-shaped bracket is in an open and retracted state under the action of the first spring 3. The tray 4 and the pressure plate 7 both maintain the V-shape, and the telescopic rod 6 retracts. At this time, the gutted poultry blank to be processed and chopped is placed on the V-shaped tray 4, and the neck of the blank is allowed to hang naturally from the front end of the V-shaped structure formed by the tray 4.

[0034] The V-shaped support plate 4 temporarily limits the blank, preventing it from wobbling during processing. The worker holds handle 18 and drives it downwards, keeping the pressure plate 7 in a V-shape. Pulling down the telescopic rod 6 causes the V-shaped cutter 9 to insert into the blank cavity, near the connection between the neck and ribs. The worker continues to apply force and swings the pressure plate 7 outwards, causing it to rotate around its hinge axis. During this process, the two cutters 9 gradually converge and eventually cut the neck and rib connection of the blank. Simultaneously, as the pressure plate 7 rotates around its axis, it compresses the blank, flattening it, and simultaneously drives the V-shaped support plate 4 to gradually flatten. Figure 3 In the indicated state, when both the pressure plate 7 and the support plate 4 are rotated to a horizontal position, the downward pressure of the pressure plate 7, under the limiting action of the first stop 19 and the second stop 20, continuously causes the V-shaped support to deform under force. During this process, the upper end of the support rod 2 moves outward, and the force is transmitted to the first slider 11 via the connecting rod 13, causing the first slider 11 to slide outward, and the first spring 3 is stretched. In the above state, the two support plates 4 slide outward horizontally. During this process, the upper end of the billet is squeezed by the pressure plate 7 and fixed by the spikes 8. The outward movement of the support plates 4 causes the entire duck billet to be misaligned. The reciprocating pressing process summarizes this misalignment to achieve the kneading of the billet. At the same time, the misalignment will further expand the holes formed by the tearing spikes 8 piercing the billet.

[0035] In the above process, the elastic strength of the first spring 3 is greater than that of the first torsion spring 5, which is equal to the elastic strength of the second torsion spring 10, which is greater than that of the second spring 17. This setting ensures that the support plate 4 and the pressure plate 7 are subjected to uniform force during the forming process, and that the worker can more easily apply force to the telescopic rod 6. Furthermore, the flattening of the blank is completed during the final kneading of the blank, which ensures that the chopping and kneading have a sequential order, making the device more stable in operation.

[0036] After the flattening and kneading are completed, the worker assistance device is reset to its original position. Figure 1 Once the condition is met, the processed blank can be removed and replaced with a new blank for further processing.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A processing apparatus for air-dried and fermented meat, characterized in that, Includes a base plate (1), on which are provided two sets of V-shaped brackets symmetrically arranged. The V-shaped brackets are composed of two support rods (2) with their lower ends hinged to the base plate (1). The support rods (2) are provided with a first spring (3) to reset them. A support plate (4) is hinged to each of the left and right sides of the upper end of the V-shaped bracket. The inner ends of the two support plates (4) are comb-shaped and interlock with each other. A first torsion spring (5) is provided on the hinge shaft of the support plate (4) to reset the inner end of the support plate (4) by tilting downward. A telescopic rod (6) is provided above the support plate (4). A pressure plate (7) is hinged to each of the left and right sides of the telescopic rod (6). The lower end face of the pressure plate (7) is densely covered with spikes (8). A cutter (9) is provided on the front side of the inner end of the pressure plate (7). A second torsion spring (10) is provided on the hinge shaft of the pressure plate (7) to reset the inner end of the pressure plate (7) by tilting downward. When the pressure plate (7) changes from tilted to horizontal, the cutters (9) on both sides engage.

2. The air-dried fermented meat processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (1) is provided with hinges, and the lower ends of the support rods (2) on the two sets of V-shaped brackets are hinged to the corresponding hinges. Each hinge has a first slider (11) on its outer side. The base plate (1) is provided with a slide rail (12). The first slider (11) is slidably mounted on the slide rail (12). Each first slider (11) has a connecting rod (13) hinged to its upper end. The free end of the connecting rod (13) is hinged to the corresponding support rod (2). One end of the first spring (3) is fixed to the first slider (11), and the other end is fixed to the hinge of the support rod (2).

3. The air-dried fermented meat processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the base plate (1) is provided with a support leg, the height of which is adjustable.

4. The air-dried fermented meat processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each comb tooth of the pallet (4) has a through groove (14) along its length direction. A second slider (15) is slidably installed in each through groove (14). The second slider (15) has a through hole. Multiple second sliders (15) on the two pallets (4) are limited by a light rod (16).

5. The air-dried fermented meat processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom plate (1) has an L-shaped plate at its rear end, and the telescopic rod (6) is fixed to the end of the horizontal plate of the L-shaped plate. A second spring (17) is fitted on the telescopic rod (6) to reset its extended end.

6. The air-dried fermented meat processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, A handle (18) is fixed to the outer end of the pressure plate (7).

7. The air-dried fermented meat processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure plate (7) is provided with a first stop (19), and a second stop (20) is fixed on the hinge shaft of the pressure plate (7). When the pressure plate (7) is horizontal, the first stop (19) and the second stop (20) are in contact and limited.

8. The air-dried fermented meat processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hinge position of the pallet (4) and the support rod (2) is close to their inner ends, and the hinge position of the pressure plate (7) and the telescopic rod (6) is close to their inner ends.

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