Automatic coconut punching equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses automatic coconut punching equipment, which belongs to the field of food processing and comprises a support, a working area of the support is divided into a coconut feeding area, a punching area and a cleaning area, and a transverse moving device and a longitudinal moving device are respectively mounted on the support; a cleaning roller and a cleaning roller driving mechanism are installed on the upper portion of the support, the cleaning roller driving mechanism is used for driving the cleaning roller to rotate, the cleaning roller is used for making contact with the bottom of the pressing plate when the pressing plate moves to the cleaning area along the longitudinal rail, and a recycling opening is formed in the support and located below the cleaning roller. According to the automatic coconut punching machine, automatic coconut punching can be achieved, the number of parts making contact with the coconut is small, the processing efficiency is high, and the processing process is sanitary.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food processing, specifically to an automatic coconut jelly cutting device. Background Technology

[0002] The inconsistent shapes of coconuts make processing difficult, and currently there is no specialized shaping and cutting equipment for coconuts on the market. The common method for shaping coconuts involves laying them flat, manually placing a shaping mold on them, then pounding the mold to cut the coconut into the desired shape, and finally removing the shaped coconut. This process is unhygienic and inefficient, making it difficult to meet market demands. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic coconut punching and cutting device, which can automatically punch and cut coconuts, and the processing is hygienic and highly efficient.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention employs the following technical means: The automatic coconut punching and cutting equipment includes a support frame. The working area of ​​the support frame is divided into a fruit loading area, a punching area, and a cleaning area. A horizontal moving device and a vertical moving device are installed on the support frame respectively. The lateral moving device has a lateral track and a lateral drive mechanism. A tray is slidably mounted on the lateral track. The lateral drive mechanism is used to drive the tray to move back and forth between the fruit loading area and the punching area along the lateral track. An annular mold is set on the upper part of the tray. The mold protrudes from the upper part of the tray. A through hole is opened on the tray. The vertical projection of the mold is located within the range of the through hole. A discharge port is opened on the bracket. The discharge port is located below the mold. A pressure plate is set on the upper part of the mold. The longitudinal moving device has a longitudinal track and a longitudinal drive mechanism. One end of the longitudinal track is located on one side of the transverse track. A slider is slidably installed on the longitudinal track. A vertical drive mechanism is fixedly installed on the slider. The movable end of the vertical drive mechanism is fixedly connected to the pressure plate. The vertical drive mechanism is used to drive the pressure plate to move vertically. The longitudinal drive mechanism is used to drive the pressure plate to reciprocate between the punching zone and the cleaning zone along the longitudinal track through the slider. The upper part of the bracket is equipped with a cleaning roller and a cleaning roller drive mechanism. The cleaning roller drive mechanism is used to drive the cleaning roller to rotate. The cleaning roller is used to contact the bottom of the pressure plate when the pressure plate moves along the longitudinal track to the cleaning area. A recovery port is opened on the bracket and is located below the cleaning roller.

[0005] Furthermore, a U-shaped recycling guide channel is provided below the recycling port.

[0006] Furthermore, a cleaning device is slidably installed on the longitudinal track, and a longitudinal drive mechanism is used to drive the cleaning device to reciprocate along the longitudinal track. The cleaning device is used to clean the cleaning roller.

[0007] Furthermore, a fixed frame is installed on the bracket, and a vertical drive device is installed on the fixed frame. A movable plate is fixedly installed on the movable end of the vertical drive device. The vertical drive device is used to drive the movable plate to move back and forth vertically. A fruit pressing device is installed on the lower part of the movable plate. The fruit pressing device is located directly above the mold, and the vertical projection of the fruit pressing device is within the range of the mold.

[0008] Furthermore, the fixed frame has a vertical slide rod and a fixed plate. The fixed plate is fixedly installed on the upper part of the vertical slide rod, the fixed end of the vertical drive device is installed on the fixed plate, a sliding sleeve is slidably installed on the vertical slide rod, a connecting frame is fixedly installed on the sliding sleeve, and the connecting frame is installed between the movable end of the vertical drive device and the movable plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the pressing device is equipped with an air nozzle, and an air source is provided on the movable plate or connecting frame. The air nozzle is connected to the air source, which is used to supply gas to the air nozzle. The air outlet of the air nozzle faces the mold.

[0010] Furthermore, a first protective cover is installed on the upper part of the bracket, and the first protective cover covers the outer periphery of the transverse drive mechanism.

[0011] Furthermore, a second protective cover is installed on the upper part of the bracket, which covers the outer periphery of the longitudinal drive mechanism.

[0012] Furthermore, rollers are installed at the bottom of the bracket.

[0013] Furthermore, the fruit loading area, the punching area, and the cleaning area can be a single unit or multiple units, and the number of longitudinal moving devices is the same as the number of punching areas and cleaning areas.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the present invention can realize automatic punching of coconuts, with fewer parts in contact with the coconuts, resulting in high processing efficiency and a hygienic processing process. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention; Figure 3 For along Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along line AA; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pallet and mold of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0017] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0018] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" 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 this invention and 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 this invention.

[0019] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0020] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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 according to the specific circumstances.

[0021] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown in Figure 4, the automatic coconut punching and cutting equipment includes a support 1. The working area of ​​the support 1 is divided into a fruit loading area, a punching area, and a cleaning area. A horizontal moving device and a vertical moving device are respectively installed on the support 1. The lateral moving device includes a lateral track 2 and a lateral drive mechanism. A tray 3 is slidably mounted on the lateral track 2. The lateral drive mechanism drives the tray 3 to reciprocate between the fruit loading area and the punching area along the lateral track 2. The lateral drive mechanism can be composed of a motor and transmission structure, an automatic telescopic structure, or other drive structures. A ring-shaped mold 4 is provided on the upper part of the tray 3. The mold 4 is a closed ring and protrudes from the upper part of the tray 3. The height of the mold 4 protruding from the tray 3 is less than the thickness of the coconut. The surface of the tray 3 is smooth. A through hole 5 is provided on the tray 3. The vertical projection of the mold 4 is within the range of the through hole 5, so that the punched and shaped coconut can easily leave the mold 4 and the tray 3. A discharge port 6 is provided on the bracket 1. The discharge port 6 is located below the mold 4. A pressure plate 7 is provided above the mold 4. The shape of the mold 4 can be customized as needed.

[0023] The longitudinal moving device has a longitudinal track 9 and a longitudinal drive mechanism. The longitudinal drive mechanism can be composed of a motor and transmission structure, an automatic telescopic structure, or other drive structures. One end of the longitudinal track 9 is located on one side of the transverse track 2. A slider 10 is slidably mounted on the longitudinal track 9, and a vertical drive mechanism 8 is fixedly mounted on the slider 10. The movable end of the vertical drive mechanism 8 is fixedly connected to the pressure plate 7. The vertical drive mechanism 8 is used to drive the pressure plate 7 to move vertically. The vertical drive mechanism 8 is preferably an automatic telescopic structure such as a hydraulic cylinder or an electric push rod, which has a low space occupancy rate and a simple structure. The longitudinal drive mechanism is used to drive the pressure plate 7 to reciprocate between the punching zone and the cleaning zone along the longitudinal track 9 via the slider 10. A cleaning roller 11 and a cleaning roller drive mechanism 12 are installed on the upper part of the bracket 1. The cleaning roller drive mechanism 12 is used to drive the cleaning roller 11 to rotate. The cleaning roller 11 is used to contact the bottom of the pressure plate 7 when the pressure plate 7 moves along the longitudinal track 9 to the cleaning area. A recovery port 13 is opened on the bracket 1, and the recovery port 13 is located below the cleaning roller 11.

[0024] In operation, this structure first completes the fruit loading process in the loading area, where coconuts are laid flat on the pallet 3 and mold 4. A horizontal drive mechanism moves the pallet 3 along the horizontal track 2 from the loading area to the punching area. A vertical drive mechanism 8 in the punching area drives the pressure plate 7 downwards, bringing it into contact with the coconuts and stopping at the top of the mold 4. The coconuts within the vertical projection range of the mold 4 are then punched off and sequentially pass through the mold 4, through the through hole 5, and the discharge port 6 to the next processing step. The vertical drive mechanism 8 then drives the pressure plate 7 upwards, moving any remaining coconuts adhering to its lower part. The horizontal drive mechanism then moves the pallet 3 along the horizontal track 2 from the punching area back to the loading area to continue the loading process. The longitudinal drive mechanism moves the pressure plate 7 from the punching zone to the cleaning zone, where it contacts the cleaning roller 11. Simultaneously, the cleaning roller drive mechanism 12 drives the cleaning roller 11 to rotate, while the longitudinal drive mechanism drives the pressure plate 7 to move past the cleaning roller 11, thus removing any remaining coconut shells adhering to the lower part of the pressure plate 7. The removed coconut shells fall into the recycling port 13 and proceed to the next processing step. The height of the pressure plate 7 in the cleaning zone is specifically set by the vertical drive mechanism 8 based on the actual height of the cleaning roller 11. After cleaning, the pressure plate 7 is driven by the longitudinal drive mechanism to move to the punching zone and then driven upwards by the vertical drive mechanism 8 to avoid the mold 4. This process is repeated continuously, achieving automatic punching of the coconut shells. This structure enables automatic punching of coconut shells, has fewer parts in contact with the coconut shells, high processing efficiency, and a hygienic processing method.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, a U-shaped recycling guide trough 14 is provided below the recycling port 13. The recycling guide trough 14 can easily guide the residual coconuts that fall into the recycling port 13 to the next process.

[0026] To prevent coconut husks from sticking to the cleaning roller 11 after prolonged use and affecting the cleaning effect, a cleaning device 15 is slidably installed on the longitudinal track 9. A longitudinal drive mechanism drives the cleaning device 15 to reciprocate along the longitudinal track 9. The cleaning device 15 is used to clean the cleaning roller 11. The cleaning device 15 can be several downward-pointing thin rods or spikes, which use the gaps between the thin rods or spikes to remove the coconut husks stuck to the cleaning roller 11 as it passes over it; alternatively, it can be a plate-like structure, in which the plate-like cleaning device 15 squeezes the cleaning roller 11 as it passes over it, thereby removing the coconut husks stuck to the cleaning roller 11.

[0027] To prevent the coconuts from sticking to the mold 4 after punching and shaping, a fixed frame is installed on the support 1. A vertical drive device 17 is installed on the fixed frame, and a movable plate 18 is fixedly installed on the movable end of the vertical drive device 17. The vertical drive device 17 is used to drive the movable plate 18 to move back and forth vertically. A pressing device 19 is installed on the lower part of the movable plate 18. The pressing device 19 is located directly above the mold 4, and its vertical projection is within the range of the mold 4. After punching is completed, the longitudinal drive mechanism drives the pressure plate 7 to move away from the punching area, and the vertical drive device 17 drives the pressing device 19 to move downward into the mold 4, thereby pushing away the coconuts stuck in the mold 4.

[0028] The fixed frame has a vertical slide rod 16 and a fixed plate 20. The fixed plate 20 is fixedly installed on the upper part of the vertical slide rod 16. The fixed end of the vertical drive device 17 is installed on the fixed plate 20. A sliding sleeve 21 is slidably installed on the vertical slide rod 16. A connecting frame 22 is fixedly installed on the sliding sleeve 21. The connecting frame 22 is installed between the movable end of the vertical drive device 17 and the movable plate 18.

[0029] To further prevent the coconuts from sticking to the mold 4 or the pressing device 19 after being cut and shaped, an air nozzle is provided on the pressing device 19, and an air source is provided on the movable plate 18 or the connecting frame 22. The air nozzle is connected to the air source, which supplies gas to the air nozzle, and the air outlet of the air nozzle faces the mold 4. This structure uses gas to blow away the coconuts stuck to the mold 4 or the pressing device 19.

[0030] To maintain a hygienic production environment and prevent processing juices from affecting the operation of the transverse drive mechanism, a first protective cover 23 is installed on the upper part of the bracket 1, covering the outer periphery of the transverse drive mechanism.

[0031] To maintain a hygienic production environment and prevent processing juices from affecting the operation of the transverse and longitudinal movement mechanism, a second protective cover 24 is installed on the upper part of the support 1, which covers the outer periphery of the longitudinal drive mechanism.

[0032] To facilitate moving the production position, rollers 25 are installed at the bottom of the support 1.

[0033] To improve production efficiency, the fruit loading area, the punching area, and the cleaning area can be a single unit or multiple units, and the number of longitudinal moving devices is the same as the number of punching areas and cleaning areas.

[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic coconut jelly punching and cutting device, characterized in that: Includes a support (1), the working area of ​​the support (1) is divided into a fruit loading area, a cutting area and a cleaning area, and a horizontal moving device and a vertical moving device are installed on the support (1); The transverse moving device has a transverse track (2) and a transverse driving mechanism. A tray (3) is slidably installed on the transverse track (2). The transverse driving mechanism is used to drive the tray (3) to move back and forth between the fruit loading area and the punching area along the transverse track (2). An annular mold (4) is set on the upper part of the tray (3). The mold (4) protrudes from the upper part of the tray (3). A through hole (5) is opened on the tray (3). The vertical projection of the mold (4) is located within the range of the through hole (5). A discharge port (6) is opened on the bracket (1). The discharge port (6) is located below the mold (4). A pressure plate (7) is set on the upper part of the mold (4). The longitudinal moving device has a longitudinal track (9) and a longitudinal drive mechanism. One end of the longitudinal track (9) is located on one side of the transverse track (2). A slider (10) is slidably installed on the longitudinal track (9). A vertical drive mechanism (8) is fixedly installed on the slider (10). The movable end of the vertical drive mechanism (8) is fixedly connected to the pressure plate (7). The vertical drive mechanism (8) is used to drive the pressure plate (7) to move vertically. The longitudinal drive mechanism is used to drive the pressure plate (7) to reciprocate between the punching zone and the cleaning zone along the longitudinal track (9) through the slider (10). A cleaning roller (11) and a cleaning roller drive mechanism (12) are installed on the upper part of the bracket (1). The cleaning roller drive mechanism (12) is used to drive the cleaning roller (11) to rotate. The cleaning roller (11) is used to contact the bottom of the pressure plate (7) when the pressure plate (7) moves along the longitudinal track (9) to the cleaning area. A recycling port (13) is opened on the bracket (1). The recycling port (13) is located below the cleaning roller (11).

2. The automatic coconut punching and cutting equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A U-shaped recycling guide channel (14) is provided below the recycling port (13).

3. The automatic coconut punching and cutting equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning device (15) is slidably installed on the longitudinal track (9). The longitudinal drive mechanism is used to drive the cleaning device (15) to move back and forth along the longitudinal track (9). The cleaning device (15) is used to clean the cleaning roller (11).

4. The automatic coconut punching and cutting equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A fixed frame is installed on the bracket (1), and a vertical drive device (17) is installed on the fixed frame. A movable plate (18) is fixedly installed on the movable end of the vertical drive device (17). The vertical drive device (17) is used to drive the movable plate (18) to move back and forth vertically. A fruit pressing device (19) is installed on the lower part of the movable plate (18). The fruit pressing device (19) is located directly above the mold (4), and the vertical projection of the fruit pressing device (19) is within the range of the mold (4).

5. The automatic coconut punching and cutting equipment as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The fixed frame has a vertical slide rod (16) and a fixed plate (20). The fixed plate (20) is fixedly installed on the upper part of the vertical slide rod (16). The fixed end of the vertical drive device (17) is installed on the fixed plate (20). A sliding sleeve (21) is slidably installed on the vertical slide rod (16). A connecting frame (22) is fixedly installed on the sliding sleeve (21). The connecting frame (22) is installed between the movable end of the vertical drive device (17) and the movable plate (18).

6. The automatic coconut punching and cutting equipment as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The pressing device (19) is equipped with an air nozzle, and the movable plate (18) or connecting frame (22) is equipped with an air source. The air nozzle is connected to the air source, and the air source is used to supply gas to the air nozzle. The air outlet of the air nozzle faces the mold (4).

7. The automatic coconut punching and cutting equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first protective cover (23) is installed on the upper part of the bracket (1), and the first protective cover (23) covers the outer periphery of the transverse drive mechanism.

8. The automatic coconut punching and cutting equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the bracket (1) is equipped with a second protective cover (24), which covers the outer periphery of the longitudinal drive mechanism.

9. The automatic coconut punching and cutting equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the bracket (1) is equipped with rollers (25).

10. The automatic coconut punching and cutting equipment as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: The fruit loading area, the punching area, and the cleaning area can be a single or multiple, and the number of longitudinal moving devices is the same as the number of punching areas and cleaning areas.

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