A potato slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing

Abstract

This invention discloses a potato chip slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing, relating to the field of potato slicing technology. It includes a centrifuge drum with a base plate fixedly connected to its bottom. An outer ring cylinder covers the outside of the centrifuge drum, and a motor is installed inside the outer ring cylinder. The motor is fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the outer ring cylinder via a mounting bracket. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the bottom outer wall of the base plate. The outer circumference of the centrifuge drum has evenly spaced circular discharge grooves, and a blade for slicing potatoes is provided on one side of each discharge groove. In this invention, under the continuous action of centrifugal force, the potatoes come into close contact with the blade on one side of the discharge groove on the inner circumference of the centrifuge drum, and are sliced ​​by the rotation of the centrifuge drum, achieving rapid and automatic potato slicing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of potato slicing technology, and more specifically, to a potato slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing. Background Technology

[0002] In the potato chip processing industry, potato slicing is a key step in determining product quality. The uniformity of slice thickness, edge integrity, and equipment operation stability directly affect the efficiency of subsequent frying, seasoning, and other processes, as well as the quality of the finished product.

[0003] Currently, although potato slicers on the market have achieved basic thickness adjustment functions, they still have the following shortcomings in actual production: On the one hand, the blades of existing slicers are mostly static fixed structures. When cutting thicker potato slices, the blades need to withstand greater shearing force and compressive reaction force. If the support strength is insufficient, the blades are prone to chipping or breaking due to overload. On the other hand, when cutting thinner potato slices, the required cutting force is smaller. However, if the blades are in a "rigid" state due to excessive support, the blades are easily affected by minor vibrations of the equipment, resulting in rough edges, burrs, or uneven thickness in the slices.

[0004] On the other hand, during potato slicing, the paste formed by the reaction of starch and water on the potato surface easily adheres to the outer wall of the blade. As slicing continues, this gradually forms an uneven starch film. Localized accumulation of this starch film leads to larger or irregular cutting intervals, resulting in significant differences in slice thickness. Simultaneously, the stickiness of the starch paste causes the blade to drag along the edges of the potato slices during cutting, damaging the smoothness of the cut and causing defects such as stringiness and protrusions. If the starch paste accumulates for a long time, it can easily form hard protrusions and cause the cutting method to change from slicing to compression, exacerbating potato slice breakage and significantly reducing the yield of potato slices. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a potato slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing to solve these problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In response to the problems in related technologies, this invention proposes a potato chip slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing, in order to overcome the aforementioned technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution of this invention is implemented as follows:

[0007] A potato chip slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing includes a centrifuge drum, a base plate fixedly connected to the bottom end of the centrifuge drum, an outer ring cylinder covering the outside of the centrifuge drum, a motor installed inside the outer ring cylinder, the motor being fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the outer ring cylinder via a fixing frame, the output end of the motor being fixedly connected to the bottom outer wall of the base plate, and discharge troughs evenly spaced and circularly distributed on the outer circumference of the centrifuge drum, with a blade for slicing potatoes provided on one side of the discharge trough;

[0008] The centrifuge tube is equipped with a rotating assembly for adjusting the blade deflection angle.

[0009] The centrifuge tube is also equipped with a cleaning component for cleaning the blade surface;

[0010] A top ring frame is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the centrifuge tube, and a drive component for providing power to the rotating components is provided inside the top ring frame.

[0011] Preferably, the rotating assembly includes two sleeves rotatably connected to the top outer wall of the base plate. One end of each sleeve is fixedly connected to a first rotating tube, and rotating rods are rotatably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the first rotating tube. A driven gear is fixedly connected to the top of the other sleeve, and a second rotating tube is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the driven gear. A fixed lug is fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the top ring frame. The second rotating tube is rotatably connected to the fixed lug. Both ends of the rotating rod extending outside the first rotating tube are fixedly connected to the blade. Openings are provided on the outer circumference of the two sleeves to facilitate the stable rotation of the blade.

[0012] Preferably, the driving assembly includes an annular rack disposed inside the top ring frame, the inner circumferential wall of the annular rack meshing with the driven gear, a limiting plate for ensuring stable rotation of the annular rack being fixedly connected inside the top ring frame, a toothed groove being formed on the outer circumferential wall of the annular rack, a driving gear being meshed with the outer circumferential wall of the annular rack through the toothed groove, a first screw being fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the driving gear, the end of the first screw away from the driving gear extending to the outside of the top ring frame, and the first screw being fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the top ring frame by a fixing nut.

[0013] Preferably, an arc-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the annular rack, the arc-shaped plate is slidably disposed inside the top ring frame, a second screw is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the arc-shaped plate, and the top outer wall of the top ring frame is provided with through grooves that are evenly spaced and distributed in a circular pattern. The second screw is tumbledly connected to the through grooves and is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the top ring frame by fixing bolts.

[0014] Preferably, the inner circumference of the outer ring cylinder is provided with equidistant, circularly distributed assembly grooves. Insert rods are engaged inside the assembly grooves. A feeding hopper is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the insertion rod. The feeding hopper is funnel-shaped and its bottom end is located inside the centrifuge cylinder. A crossbar is fixedly connected to one side of each of the two insertion rods. The crossbar is located directly above the centrifuge cylinder. An mounting ring plate is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the outer ring cylinder.

[0015] Preferably, a swing plate is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the rotating rod, a second baffle for limiting the rotation of the rotating rod is fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the first rotating tube, a first baffle is also fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the first rotating tube, and a second spring distributed at equal intervals is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the first baffle, with the end of the second spring away from the first baffle fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the swing plate.

[0016] Preferably, a fixed seat is fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the centrifuge tube, and the first rotating tube is rotatably connected to the fixed seat. The fixed seat includes a circular tube portion and a triangular portion, and the center of the circular tube portion is the same as that of the first rotating tube.

[0017] Preferably, the inner circumferential wall of the circular tube is fixedly connected with equidistant circularly distributed limiting columns, the limiting columns including horizontal columns and arc-shaped columns, and an arc-shaped hole is opened on one side of the outer wall of the first baffle to facilitate the passage of the arc-shaped column.

[0018] Preferably, the decontamination assembly includes a vertical plate fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the hopper. An electric push rod is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the vertical plate. A fixed rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod. A support column is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the fixed rod. A fixed frame is fixedly connected to the other end of the support column. A rotating frame is provided on one side of the fixed frame. A first spring is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the rotating frame at equal intervals. The other end of the first spring is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the fixed frame. Sliding rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer walls of the rotating frame. Sliding grooves are provided on both sides of the outer walls of the fixed frame. The sliding rods are slidably connected to the fixed frame. Rotating shafts are provided on both sides of the inner walls of the rotating frame. A cleaning roller for cleaning the blade surface is fixedly connected to one end of each rotating shaft. A guide groove is provided on the outer circumference of the cleaning roller. The guide groove is spirally distributed on the outer circumference of the cleaning roller.

[0019] Preferably, the other end of each of the two rotating shafts is fixedly connected to a first gear disk, and a gear sector is fixedly connected to the outer circumferential wall of the circular tube, the gear sector cooperating with the first gear disk.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0021] This invention provides a potato chip slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing. When the operator needs to slice potatoes thinly, rotating the first screw drives the drive gear. The drive gear rotates, causing a meshing ring gear to rotate as well. This ring gear rotates in a circular motion, which in turn drives multiple driven gears, achieving synchronous adjustment of multiple blades and preventing uneven slicing. When the driven gears rotate due to the ring gear's drive, they drive the sleeve to rotate. The sleeve is fixedly connected to the first rotating tube, so the rotation of the sleeve causes the first rotating tube to rotate clockwise. The blade is positioned outside the first rotating tube, so that the rotation of the first rotating tube drives the blade to rotate as well. This reduces the angle between the blade and the inner wall of the centrifuge cylinder, ensuring that the thickness of the potato chips produced meets processing requirements. During the thinning process, the swing plate, in conjunction with the second spring, provides more flexible cushioning for the blade. The elastic deformation of the spring absorbs vibration energy, preventing the blade from producing rough cuts due to rigid impact. At the same time, the second baffle inside the first rotating tube limits the rotation of the rod, preventing excessive swing amplitude from affecting slicing accuracy. This ensures the cushioning required for thin slicing while maintaining cutting stability through the appropriate elasticity of the spring, effectively solving the problem of edge defects that easily occur in thin slices.

[0022] This invention provides a potato chip slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing. When the operator needs to process thicker potato chips, the operator rotates the first screw in the reverse direction. At this time, through a series of transmissions, the angle between the blade and the inner wall of the centrifuge cylinder increases. Simultaneously, the first rotating tube located inside the fixed seat rotates counterclockwise. When the first rotating tube rotates counterclockwise, the swing plate fixed to the outer circumference of the rotating rod gradually moves closer to the end of the limiting bend. As the swing plate gradually approaches the end of the bend, the deformation range of the second spring further decreases. At this time, the compression of the second spring decreases, and its elastic support on the swing plate... The enhanced support force is transmitted to the blade through the rotating rod, significantly improving the blade's support strength. When cutting thicker potato chips, the blade needs to withstand greater shearing and compressive reaction forces. The enhanced support force can effectively resist these forces, preventing the blade from chipping or breaking due to excessive force. At the same time, the end of the limiting bend forms a rigid limit on the swing plate, further limiting the blade's wobbling amplitude and ensuring that it maintains a stable cutting trajectory during the cutting of thick chips. This reduces uneven chip thickness caused by blade deviation, thereby ensuring the cutting accuracy and integrity of thicker potato chips and improving the yield of thick chip processing.

[0023] This invention provides a potato chip slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing. Through a decontamination component, after the potato chip slicing process is completed, the operator activates an electric push rod. This push rod moves a fixed rod closer to the inner wall of the centrifuge drum. The fixed rod then moves the fixed frame laterally until the cleaning roller on one side of the rotating frame presses against the outer wall of the blade. The operator then restarts the motor to rotate it in the opposite direction, thereby causing the blade to rotate in the opposite direction. This effectively prevents the blade from damaging the surface of the cleaning roller. The cleaning roller then scrapes off the starch layer adhering to the blade surface, preventing starch accumulation on the blade edge and affecting the quality of the produced potato chips. Furthermore, the cleaning roller cleans the blade... During the process, the first spring can press the cleaning roller against the outer wall of the blade, ensuring that the cleaning roller and the blade surface always maintain a tight and appropriate contact pressure, avoiding incomplete cleaning due to insufficient contact. At the same time, when the centrifuge drum rotates in the reverse direction, the toothed sector on the outer wall of the fixed seat's circular tube meshes with the first gear disk on the rotating frame's shaft, thereby driving the cleaning roller to rotate synchronously. During the rotation of the cleaning roller, the spiral guide groove on its circumferential outer wall not only increases the friction with the outer wall of the blade, thereby improving the cleaning effect on the starch layer on the blade surface, but also scrapes off and guides the starch debris and paste adhering to the blade surface, effectively avoiding secondary pollution during the cleaning process of the cleaning roller on the blade.

[0024] This invention provides a potato chip slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing. Through a fixed base, during the cleaning process of the cleaning roller on the blade surface, the cleaning roller first contacts the triangular portion in the fixed base. The triangular portion allows the cleaning roller to slowly compress, and then, guided by the triangular portion, the cleaning roller gradually approaches the blade. When the cleaning roller moves to the end of the cylindrical section (i.e., the junction of the cylindrical section and the blade), the first spring, which is in a deeply compressed state, immediately releases, causing the cleaning roller to press against the outer wall of the blade for subsequent cleaning. During this process, because there is a certain distance between the fixed base and the blade, when the cleaning roller moves from the end of the fixed base to the outer wall of the blade, both the blade and the cleaning roller vibrate. This effectively shakes off residual starch debris from the surface of the cleaning roller and in the feed trough, while simultaneously loosening the stubborn starch layer attached to the blade surface due to vibration, facilitating subsequent scraping by the cleaning roller. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the half-sectional structure of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0029] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the centrifuge tube of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram at point C.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the centrifuge tube of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 8 For the present invention Figure 7 A magnified structural diagram at point D.

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a half-section of the first rotating tube of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 10 For the present invention Figure 9 A magnified structural diagram at point E in the middle.

[0036] Figure 11 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the first rotating tube structure of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 12 This is a top view of the blade structure of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 13 For the present invention Figure 12 A magnified structural diagram at point F in the middle.

[0039] In the picture:

[0040] 1. Outer ring cylinder; 2. Feed hopper; 3. Mounting ring plate; 4. Insert rod; 5. Assembly slot; 6. Crossbar; 7. Electric push rod; 8. Centrifuge cylinder; 9. Vertical plate; 10. Motor; 11. Base plate; 12. Fixing rod; 13. Fixing frame; 14. Top ring frame; 15. Drive gear; 16. First screw; 17. Ring rack; 18. Limiting plate; 19. Gear sector; 20. Rotating frame; 21. First gear disc; 22. Cleaning roller; 23. Guide chute; 24. Slide rod; 25. Fixing frame; 26. Slide groove; 27. First spring; 28. Support column; 30. Arc plate; 31. Through groove; 32. Second screw; 33. Blade; 34. Fixed seat; 3401. Round tube part; 3402. Triangular part; 35. Driven gear; 36. Discharge chute; 37. First rotating tube; 38. Second rotating tube; 39. Fixed lug; 40. Gear groove; 41. Swing plate; 42. Rotating rod; 43. Sleeve; 44. Limiting bent column; 45. First baffle; 46. Second baffle; 47. Second spring; 48. Arc hole. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] Please see Figures 1-13 A potato chip slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing includes a centrifuge cylinder 8, with a base plate 11 fixedly connected to the bottom end of the centrifuge cylinder 8. An outer ring cylinder 1 covers the outside of the centrifuge cylinder 8, and a motor 10 is installed inside the outer ring cylinder 1. The motor 10 is fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the outer ring cylinder 1 via a fixing bracket 13. The output end of the motor 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom outer wall of the base plate 11. The outer circumference of the centrifuge cylinder 8 has equally spaced circularly distributed discharge troughs 36, and one side of each discharge trough 36 is provided with a tool for... The potato slicing blade 33 is used to slice potatoes. The operator adds the potatoes to be sliced ​​into the feed hopper 2 and starts the motor 10 at the same time. The motor 10 drives the centrifuge drum 8 to rotate. During the rotation of the centrifuge drum 8, the potatoes added into the drum are thrown towards the inner wall. At this time, under the continuous action of centrifugal force, the potatoes will come into close contact with the blade 33 on one side of the discharge groove 36 on the inner circumference of the centrifuge drum 8. The potatoes are sliced ​​under the rotation of the centrifuge drum 8, realizing the rapid and automatic slicing of potatoes.

[0043] The centrifuge tube 8 is equipped with a rotating assembly for adjusting the deflection angle of the blade 33;

[0044] The centrifuge tube 8 is also equipped with a cleaning component for cleaning the surface of the blade 33;

[0045] A top ring frame 14 is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the centrifuge cylinder 8, and a drive component for providing power to the rotating components is provided inside the top ring frame 14.

[0046] Furthermore, the rotating assembly includes two sleeves 43 rotatably connected to the top outer wall of the base plate 11. One end of each sleeve 43 is fixedly connected to a first rotating tube 37. Rotating rods 42 are rotatably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the first rotating tube 37. A driven gear 35 is fixedly connected to the top of the other sleeve 43. A second rotating tube 38 is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the driven gear 35. A fixing lug 39 is fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the top ring frame 14. The second rotating tube 38 is rotatably connected to the fixing lug 39. The rotating rods 42 extend to the outside of the first rotating tube 37. Both ends are fixedly connected to the blade 33. The outer circumferential walls of the two sleeves 43 have openings to facilitate stable rotation of the blade 33. The drive assembly includes an annular rack 17 disposed inside the top ring frame 14. The inner circumferential wall of the annular rack 17 meshes with the driven gear 35. A limiting plate 18 is fixedly connected inside the top ring frame 14 to ensure stable rotation of the annular rack 17. A toothed groove 40 is formed on the outer circumferential wall of the annular rack 17. A driving gear 15 meshes with the outer circumferential wall of the annular rack 17 through the toothed groove 40. A first screw 16 is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the driving gear 15. One end of a screw 16, away from the drive gear 15, extends to the outside of the top ring frame 14. The first screw 16 is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the top ring frame 14 by a fixing nut. When the worker needs to slice the potatoes, rotating the first screw 16 drives the drive gear 15 to rotate. When the drive gear 15 rotates, it drives the ring rack 17 meshing with it to rotate as well. At this time, the ring rack 17 will perform a circular motion. Through the circular motion of the ring rack 17, multiple sets of driven gears 35 can be driven to rotate together, realizing the synchronous adjustment of multiple sets of blades 33. To avoid uneven thickness during subsequent slicing, when the driven gear 35 rotates under the transmission of the ring rack 17, it can drive the sleeve 43 to rotate. The sleeve 43 is fixedly connected to the first rotating tube 37. Therefore, during the rotation of the sleeve 43, the first rotating tube 37 can be driven to rotate clockwise. At the same time, the blade 33 is set outside the first rotating tube 37, so the rotation of the first rotating tube 37 drives the blade 33 to rotate together, making the angle between the blade 33 and the inner wall of the centrifuge cylinder 8 smaller, thereby ensuring that the thickness of the potato chips cut later meets people's processing needs.

[0047] Furthermore, an arc-shaped plate 30 is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the annular rack 17. The arc-shaped plate 30 is slidably disposed inside the top ring frame 14. A second screw 32 is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the arc-shaped plate 30. The top outer wall of the top ring frame 14 is provided with through grooves 31 that are evenly distributed in a circular pattern. The second screw 32 is tumbledly connected to the through grooves 31. The second screw 32 is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the top ring frame 14 by fixing bolts. The position of the annular rack 17 is rigidly fixed by bolt tightening, preventing the annular rack 17 from rotating accidentally due to equipment vibration during the slicing process, thereby avoiding the blade 33 angle deviation and ensuring the consistency of the slice thickness.

[0048] Furthermore, the inner circumference of the outer ring cylinder 1 is provided with equidistant circularly distributed assembly slots 5. Insert rods 4 are engaged inside the assembly slots 5, and a feeding hopper 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the insert rods 4. The feeding hopper 2 is funnel-shaped, and its bottom end is located inside the centrifuge cylinder 8. A crossbar 6 is fixedly connected to one side of each of the two insert rods 4, and the crossbar 6 is located directly above the centrifuge cylinder 8. An mounting ring plate 3 is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the outer ring cylinder 1. The equidistant circularly distributed assembly slots 5 on the inner circumference of the outer ring cylinder 1, combined with the engaging structure of the insert rods 4, enable quick assembly, disassembly, and positioning of the feeding hopper 2. The staff can change the feeding hopper 2 to different specifications according to the size of the potatoes or processing needs to improve the adaptability of the equipment. The tight engagement between the insertion rod 4 and the assembly groove 5 can ensure that the feeding hopper 2 remains stable when the centrifuge drum 8 rotates at high speed, avoiding the deviation of the feeding position due to vibration and ensuring the accuracy of raw material feeding. At the same time, the feeding hopper 2 is designed in the shape of a funnel, with its bottom end extending into the interior of the centrifuge drum 8, which can guide the potatoes to slide down along the drum wall, reducing splashing and accumulation when the raw materials are fed in, so that the potatoes enter the centrifugation area more evenly, and are quickly thrown towards the drum wall and contact the blade 33 with the centrifugal force, improving the slicing efficiency.

[0049] Furthermore, a swing plate 41 is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the rotating rod 42, and a second baffle 46 for limiting the rotation of the rotating rod 42 is fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the first rotating tube 37. A first baffle 45 is also fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the first rotating tube 37. A second spring 47 is fixedly connected to an evenly distributed area on one side of the outer wall of the first baffle 45. The end of the second spring 47 away from the first baffle 45 is fixedly connected to an outer side of the swing plate 41. An evenly distributed circular limiting column 44 is fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the circular tube 3401. The limiting column 44 includes a horizontal column and an arc-shaped column. An arc-shaped hole 48 is provided on one side of the outer wall of the first baffle 45 to facilitate the passage of the arc-shaped column. When the first rotating tube 37 rotates counterclockwise, the swing plate 41 fixed to the outer circumference of the rotating rod 42 will gradually move closer to the end of the limiting column 44. As the swing plate 41 gradually approaches the end of the curved column, the deformation range of the second spring 47 will further decrease. At this time, the compression of the second spring 47 decreases, and its elastic support force on the swing plate 41 is enhanced. This force is then transmitted to the blade 33 through the rotating rod 42, significantly improving the support strength of the blade 33. Since the blade 33 needs to withstand greater shearing force and extrusion reaction force when cutting thicker potato chips, the enhanced support force can effectively resist these forces, preventing the blade 33 from chipping or breaking due to excessive force. At the same time, the end of the limiting curved column 44 forms a rigid limit on the swing plate 41, further limiting the swaying amplitude of the blade 33, ensuring that it maintains a stable cutting trajectory during the cutting of thick slices, reducing uneven slice thickness caused by blade 33 deviation, thereby ensuring the cutting accuracy and integrity of thicker potato chips and improving the yield of thick slice processing.

[0050] Furthermore, the cleaning assembly includes a vertical plate 9 fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the hopper 2. An electric push rod 7 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the vertical plate 9. A fixed rod 12 is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod 7. A support column 28 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the fixed rod 12. A fixed frame 25 is fixedly connected to the other end of the support column 28. A rotating frame 20 is provided on one side of the fixed frame 25. A first spring 27 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the rotating frame 20 at equal intervals. The other end of the first spring 27 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the fixed frame 25. Sliding rods 24 are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall of the rotating frame 20. Sliding grooves 26 are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the fixed frame 25. Sliding rods 24 are slidably connected to the fixed frame 25. Rotating shafts are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the rotating frame 20. A cleaning roller 22 for cleaning the surface of the blade 33 is fixedly connected to one end of each rotating shaft. A guide groove 23 is provided on the outer circumference of the cleaning roller 22. The guide groove 23 is spirally distributed on the cleaning roller. After the potato chip slicing process is completed, the operator starts the electric push rod 7 on the outer circumference of the centrifuge cylinder 8. The electric push rod 7 can drive the fixed rod 12 to move towards the inner wall of the centrifuge cylinder 8. At this time, the fixed rod 12 can drive the fixed frame 25 to move laterally until the cleaning roller 22 on one side of the rotating frame 20 is pressed against the outer wall of the blade 33. Then the operator starts the motor 10 again to make it rotate in the opposite direction, which can drive the blade 33 to rotate in the opposite direction, effectively avoiding damage to the surface of the cleaning roller 22 by the blade 33. At this time, the starch layer adhering to the surface of the blade 33 can be scraped off by the cleaning roller 22, preventing the starch layer from accumulating on the blade of the blade 33 and affecting the quality of the potato chips after production. In the process of cleaning the blade 33, the cleaning roller 22 can be pressed against the outer wall of the blade 33 by the first spring 27, ensuring that the cleaning roller 22 and the surface of the blade 33 always maintain a tight and appropriate contact pressure, avoiding incomplete cleaning due to insufficient contact.

[0051] Furthermore, the other ends of both rotating shafts are fixedly connected to a first gear disk 21, and the outer circumferential wall of the circular tube 3401 is fixedly connected to a toothed sector 19. The toothed sector 19 cooperates with the first gear disk 21. When the centrifuge cylinder 8 rotates in the opposite direction, the toothed sector 19 on the outer wall of the circular tube 3401 of the fixed seat 34 meshes with the first gear disk 21 on the rotating shaft of the rotating frame 20, thereby driving the cleaning roller 22 to rotate synchronously. During the rotation of the cleaning roller 22, the spiral guide groove 23 on its outer circumferential wall can not only increase the friction with the outer wall of the blade 33, thereby improving the cleaning effect on the starch layer on the surface of the blade 33, but also scrape off and guide the starch debris and paste adhering to the surface of the blade 33, effectively avoiding secondary pollution during the cleaning process of the cleaning roller 22 on the blade 33.

[0052] Furthermore, a fixed seat 34 is fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the centrifuge cylinder 8. The first rotating tube 37 is rotatably connected to the fixed seat 34. The fixed seat 34 includes a circular tube portion 3401 and a triangular portion 3402. The circular tube portion 3401 and the first rotating tube 37 have the same center. During the cleaning process of the cleaning roller 22 cleaning the surface of the blade 33, the cleaning roller 22 will first contact the triangular portion 3402 in the fixed seat 34. The triangular portion 3402 can make the cleaning roller 22 slowly enter a compressed state. Then, under the guidance of the triangular portion 3402, the cleaning roller 22 gradually approaches the blade 33. When the cleaning roller 22 moves to the end of the circular tube portion 3401 ( At the junction of the circular tube 3401 and the blade 33, the first spring 27, which is in a state of deep compression, will immediately release, causing the cleaning roller 22 to press against the outer wall of the blade 33 for subsequent cleaning. During this process, since there is a certain gap between the fixed seat 34 and the blade 33, when the cleaning roller 22 moves from the end of the fixed seat 34 to the outer wall of the blade 33, both the blade 33 and the cleaning roller 22 will vibrate. This can effectively shake off the starch debris remaining on the surface of the cleaning roller 22 and in the guide groove 23, and at the same time, cause the stubborn starch layer attached to the surface of the blade 33 to loosen due to vibration, making it easier for the cleaning roller 22 to perform subsequent scraping operations.

[0053] In summary, with the help of the above-mentioned technical solution of the present invention, when in use, the operator adds the potatoes to be sliced ​​into the feeding hopper 2 and starts the motor 10 at the same time. The motor 10 can drive the centrifuge drum 8 to rotate. During the rotation of the centrifuge drum 8, the potatoes added into the drum can be thrown towards the inner wall. At this time, under the continuous action of centrifugal force, the potatoes will come into close contact with the blade 33 on one side of the discharge groove 36 on the inner circumference of the centrifuge drum 8. The potatoes are sliced ​​under the rotation of the centrifuge drum 8, realizing the rapid and automatic slicing of potatoes.

[0054] When workers need to slice potatoes, rotating the first screw 16 drives the drive gear 15 to rotate. When the drive gear 15 rotates, it drives the meshing ring rack 17 to rotate as well. The ring rack 17 then performs a circular motion, which in turn drives multiple driven gears 35 to rotate, achieving synchronous adjustment of multiple blades 33 and preventing uneven slicing during subsequent slicing. When the driven gears 35 rotate due to the drive of the ring rack 17, they drive the sleeve 43 to rotate. The sleeve 43 is fixedly connected to the first rotating tube 37, so rotating the sleeve 43 drives the first rotating tube 37 to rotate clockwise. Simultaneously, the blades 33 are positioned on the first rotating tube. The first rotating tube 37 rotates to drive the blade 33 to rotate as well, thus reducing the angle between the blade 33 and the inner wall of the centrifuge cylinder 8. This ensures that the thickness of the potato chips cut later meets people's processing needs. During the thin potato chip slicing process, the swing plate 41, in conjunction with the second spring 47, can provide the blade 33 with more flexible buffering capabilities. The elastic deformation of the spring can absorb vibration energy, preventing the blade 33 from having a rough cut due to rigid impact. At the same time, the second baffle 46 inside the first rotating tube 37 limits the rotating rod 42, preventing excessive swing amplitude from affecting the slicing accuracy. This ensures the buffering needs of the blade 33 during thin slicing, and maintains cutting stability through the appropriate elasticity of the spring, effectively solving the problem of edge defects that easily occur in thin slices.

[0055] When workers need to process thicker potato chips, they reverse the rotation of the first screw 16. This causes a series of transmissions that increase the angle between the blade 33 and the inner wall of the centrifuge cylinder 8. Simultaneously, the first rotating tube 37, located inside the fixed base 34, rotates counterclockwise. As the first rotating tube 37 rotates counterclockwise, the swing plate 41, fixed to the outer circumference of the rotating rod 42, gradually approaches the end of the limiting bend 44. As the swing plate 41 approaches the end of the bend, the deformation range of the second spring 47 further decreases. This reduces the compression of the second spring 47, increasing its elastic support force on the swing plate 41, and thus, through rotation... The moving rod 42 transmits the force to the blade 33, which significantly improves the support strength of the blade 33. When cutting thicker potato chips, the blade 33 needs to withstand greater shearing force and extrusion reaction force. The enhanced support force can effectively resist these forces and prevent the blade 33 from chipping or breaking due to excessive force. At the same time, the end of the limiting bend 44 forms a rigid limit on the swing plate 41, which further limits the swaying amplitude of the blade 33 and ensures that it maintains a stable cutting trajectory during the cutting of thick chips. This reduces the uneven thickness of the slices caused by the deviation of the blade 33, thereby ensuring the cutting accuracy and integrity of thicker potato chips and improving the yield of thick chip processing.

[0056] After the potato chip slicing process is completed, the operator activates the electric push rod 7, which moves the fixed rod 12 closer to the inner wall of the centrifuge cylinder 8. At this time, the fixed rod 12 moves the fixed frame 25 laterally until the cleaning roller 22 on one side of the rotating frame 20 presses against the outer wall of the blade 33. Then, the operator restarts the motor 10 to rotate it in the opposite direction, thus causing the blade 33 to rotate in the opposite direction. This effectively prevents the blade 33 from damaging the surface of the cleaning roller 22. The cleaning roller 22 then scrapes off the starch layer adhering to the surface of the blade 33, preventing starch accumulation on the blade and affecting the quality of the produced potato chips. Furthermore, during the cleaning process, the first spring 27 keeps the cleaning roller 22 pressed against the blade. On the outer wall of the blade 33, ensure that the cleaning roller 22 and the surface of the blade 33 always maintain a tight and appropriate contact pressure to avoid incomplete cleaning due to insufficient contact. At the same time, when the centrifuge drum 8 rotates in the reverse direction, the toothed sector 19 on the outer wall of the circular tube 3401 of the fixed seat 34 meshes with the first gear disk 21 on the rotating shaft of the rotating frame 20, thereby driving the cleaning roller 22 to rotate synchronously. During the rotation of the cleaning roller 22, the spiral guide groove 23 on its circumferential outer wall can not only increase the friction with the outer wall of the blade 33, thereby improving the cleaning effect on the starch layer on the surface of the blade 33, but also scrape off and guide the starch debris and paste adhering to the surface of the blade 33, effectively avoiding secondary pollution during the cleaning process of the cleaning roller 22 on the blade 33.

[0057] During the cleaning process of the cleaning roller 22 on the surface of the blade 33, the cleaning roller 22 first contacts the triangular portion 3402 in the fixed seat 34. The triangular portion 3402 allows the cleaning roller 22 to slowly enter a compressed state. Then, guided by the triangular portion 3402, the cleaning roller 22 gradually approaches the blade 33. When the cleaning roller 22 moves to the end of the circular tube portion 3401 (i.e., the junction between the circular tube portion 3401 and the blade 33), the first spring 27, which is in a deeply compressed state, will immediately release, allowing the cleaning roller 22 to clean the surface of the blade 33. The roller 22 presses against the outer wall of the blade 33 to perform subsequent cleaning work. During this process, since there is a certain gap between the fixed seat 34 and the blade 33, when the cleaning roller 22 moves from the end of the fixed seat 34 to the outer wall of the blade 33, both the blade 33 and the cleaning roller 22 will vibrate. This can effectively shake off the starch debris remaining on the surface of the cleaning roller 22 and in the guide groove 23. At the same time, it causes the stubborn starch layer attached to the surface of the blade 33 to loosen due to vibration, making it easier for the cleaning roller 22 to perform subsequent scraping operations.

[0058] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A potato chip slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing, comprising a centrifuge drum (8), characterized in that, The bottom end of the centrifuge tube (8) is fixedly connected to a base plate (11). The centrifuge tube (8) is covered with an outer ring cylinder (1). A motor (10) is installed inside the outer ring cylinder (1). The centrifuge tube (8) has a discharge groove (36) that is evenly distributed in a circular pattern on its outer circumference. A blade (33) for slicing potatoes is provided on one side of the discharge groove (36). The centrifuge tube (8) is equipped with a rotating assembly for adjusting the deflection angle of the blade (33); The centrifuge tube (8) is also equipped with a cleaning component for cleaning the surface of the blade (33); The top outer wall of the centrifuge tube (8) is fixedly connected to a top ring frame (14), and the top ring frame (14) is provided with a drive component for providing a power source for the rotating component. The rotating assembly includes two sleeves (43) rotatably connected to the top outer wall of the base plate (11). One end of each sleeve (43) is fixedly connected to a first rotating tube (37). Rotating rods (42) are rotatably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the first rotating tubes (37). A swing plate (41) is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of each rotating rod (42). A second baffle (46) for limiting the rotation of the rotating rods (42) is fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the first rotating tubes (37). The inner circumference of the centrifuge tube (8) is also fixedly connected to a first baffle (45). A second spring (47) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the first baffle (45). The end of the second spring (47) away from the first baffle (45) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the swing plate (41). A fixed seat (34) is fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the centrifuge tube (8). The fixed seat (34) includes a circular tube part (3401) and a triangular part (3402). The inner circumference of the circular tube part (3401) is fixedly connected to a limiting bent column that is evenly distributed in a circle. (44), the limiting bend column (44) includes a horizontal column and an arc column. An arc hole (48) is provided on one side of the outer wall of the first baffle (45) to facilitate the passage of the arc column. An assembly groove (5) is provided on the inner circumference of the outer ring cylinder (1) in a circularly distributed manner. An insert rod (4) is snapped into the inside of the assembly groove (5). The bottom end of the insert rod (4) is fixedly connected to the feed hopper (2). The dirt removal component includes a vertical plate (9) fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the feed hopper (2). An electric push rod (7) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the vertical plate (9). The output end of the electric push rod (7) is fixedly connected to a fixed rod (12). A support column (28) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the fixed rod (12). A fixed frame (25) is fixedly connected to the other end of the support column (28). A rotating frame (20) is provided on one side of the fixed frame (25). A first spring (27) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the rotating frame (20) at equal intervals. A rotating shaft is provided on both sides of the inner wall of the rotating frame (20). A cleaning roller (22) for cleaning the surface of the blade (33) is fixedly connected to one end of each rotating shaft.

2. The potato chip slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The motor (10) is fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the outer ring cylinder (1) by a fixing bracket (13). The output end of the motor (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom outer wall of the base plate (11). A driven gear (35) is fixedly connected to the top of another sleeve (43). A second rotating tube (38) is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the driven gear (35). A fixing lug (39) is fixedly connected to the inner circumference of the top ring frame (14). The second rotating tube (38) is rotatably connected to the fixing lug (39). Both ends of the rotating rod (42) extending to the outside of the first rotating tube (37) are fixedly connected to the blade (33). The outer circumference of the two sleeves (43) is provided with openings to facilitate the stable rotation of the blade (33).

3. The potato slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes an annular rack (17) disposed inside the top ring frame (14). The inner circumferential wall of the annular rack (17) meshes with the driven gear (35). A limiting plate (18) for ensuring the stable rotation of the annular rack (17) is fixedly connected inside the top ring frame (14). A tooth groove (40) is provided on the outer circumferential wall of the annular rack (17). A drive gear (15) meshes with the outer circumferential wall of the annular rack (17) through the tooth groove (40). A first screw (16) is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the drive gear (15). The end of the first screw (16) away from the drive gear (15) extends to the outside of the top ring frame (14). The first screw (16) is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the top ring frame (14) by a fixing nut.

4. The potato chip slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing according to claim 3, characterized in that, An arc plate (30) is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the annular rack (17). The arc plate (30) is slidably disposed inside the top ring frame (14). A second screw (32) is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the arc plate (30). The top outer wall of the top ring frame (14) is provided with through grooves (31) that are evenly spaced and distributed in a circular pattern. The second screw (32) is tumbledly connected to the through grooves (31). The second screw (32) is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the top ring frame (14) by fixing bolts.

5. A potato chip slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing according to claim 4, characterized in that, The feeding hopper (2) is funnel-shaped, and the bottom end of the feeding hopper (2) is located inside the centrifuge cylinder (8). A crossbar (6) is fixedly connected to one side of each of the two insert rods (4). The crossbar (6) is located directly above the centrifuge cylinder (8). An mounting ring plate (3) is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the outer ring cylinder (1).

6. A potato chip slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first rotating tube (37) is rotatably connected to the fixed base (34), and the center of the circular tube (3401) is the same as that of the first rotating tube (37).

7. A potato chip slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing according to claim 6, characterized in that, The other end of the first spring (27) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the fixed frame (25). The outer walls of both sides of the rotating frame (20) are fixedly connected with sliding rods (24). The outer walls of both sides of the fixed frame (25) are provided with sliding grooves (26). The sliding rods (24) are slidably connected to the fixed frame (25). The outer circumferential wall of the cleaning roller (22) is provided with a guide groove (23). The guide groove (23) is spirally distributed on the outer circumferential wall of the cleaning roller (22).

8. A potato chip slicer with adjustable thickness for potato chip processing according to claim 7, characterized in that, The other ends of the two rotating shafts are fixedly connected to a first gear disk (21), and the outer circumferential wall of the circular tube (3401) is fixedly connected to a toothed sector (19), which cooperates with the first gear disk (21).

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