Fruit and vegetable peeler

Abstract

The invention provides a fruit and vegetable peeler, and relates to the field of catering tools, the fruit and vegetable peeler comprises a cylinder body used for placing fruits and vegetables, a rotating disc arranged on the cylinder body, a bottom zigzag cutter assembly arranged on the rotating disc, a driving assembly arranged in the cylinder body and used for driving the rotating disc to rotate, and a blocking piece arranged in the cylinder body; the fruit and vegetable peeling device has the advantage that efficient, safe, convenient and easy-to-clean fruit and vegetable peeling is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of catering tools, and in particular to a fruit and vegetable peeling machine. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life and the catering industry, peeling fruits and vegetables is a common food pre-processing step. Currently, the most commonly used peeling tool on the market is a peeler, which is characterized by a long slit cut into a thin metal plate, with one side of the slit serving as the cutting edge.

[0003] However, this traditional peeler has many drawbacks in practical use. From an operational perspective, peeling with a traditional peeler requires a high degree of manual coordination. Taking potato peeling as an example, the operator needs to hold the peeler in one hand and hold the potato firmly in the other, requiring both hands to work together to complete the peeling action, making the process quite cumbersome. In terms of peeling efficiency, due to reliance on manual operation, the overall peeling speed is slow, making it difficult to meet the needs of peeling large quantities of fruits and vegetables. This is especially problematic in the catering industry when handling large amounts of ingredients, significantly impacting cooking progress.

[0004] In terms of safety, traditional peelers have sharp blades, which can easily cut the user if they are not careful, posing a high risk of hand injury. Furthermore, the juices from fruits and vegetables easily get on the user's hands during peeling, making them dirty and resulting in a poor user experience. In addition, traditional peelers produce a large amount of loose vegetable peels after peeling, which is very inconvenient to clean up, increasing the workload of subsequent cleaning and potentially causing a messy kitchen environment.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need to provide fruit and vegetable peeling machines for efficient, safe, convenient, and easy-to-clean fruit and vegetable peeling. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention provides a fruit and vegetable peeling machine, including a cylinder for placing fruits and vegetables, a rotating disk disposed in the cylinder, a bottom serrated blade assembly disposed on the rotating disk, a driving assembly for driving the rotating disk to rotate disposed in the cylinder, and a blocking member disposed in the cylinder to prevent the fruits and vegetables in the cylinder from rotating with the rotating disk.

[0007] Furthermore, the bottom serrated cutter assembly includes a first bottom serrated cutter, a second bottom serrated cutter, a third bottom serrated cutter, and a fourth bottom serrated cutter, which are symmetrically arranged around the center of the rotating disk.

[0008] Furthermore, the length directions of the first, second, third, and fourth bottom serrated cutters are consistent with the radial direction of the rotating disk.

[0009] Furthermore, a side serrated cutter assembly is also provided on the side wall of the cylinder.

[0010] Furthermore, the side serrated cutter assembly includes a first side serrated cutter, a second side serrated cutter, a third side serrated cutter, and a fourth side serrated cutter, which are symmetrically arranged around the center of the rotating disk.

[0011] Furthermore, the length direction of the first side serrated cutter, the second side serrated cutter, the third side serrated cutter, and the fourth side serrated cutter is consistent with the depth direction of the cylinder.

[0012] Furthermore, the blocking element includes multiple protruding ridges disposed on the side wall of the cylinder.

[0013] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a mounting plate fixedly disposed inside the cylinder and a motor mounted on the mounting plate. The mounting plate is located below the rotating disk, and the output shaft of the motor is connected to the rotating disk. The motor is used to drive the rotating disk to rotate around the center.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom serrated cutter assembly is detachably mounted on the rotary disk.

[0015] Furthermore, the side serrated cutter assembly is detachably mounted on the cylinder.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the fruit and vegetable peeling machine provided by this invention has at least the following beneficial effects: The bottom serrated blade assembly consists of four blades symmetrically arranged around the center of the rotating disk, with their length direction aligned with the radius of the rotating disk. This allows for even scraping and peeling of the bottom of fruits and vegetables from different directions, reducing blind spots and improving the completeness and uniformity of peeling. The side serrated blade assembly also employs a symmetrical layout of four blades, with their length direction aligned with the depth direction of the cylinder. This allows for all-around scraping of the sides of fruits and vegetables, especially suitable for irregularly shaped fruits and vegetables, further enhancing the peeling effect. The combined effect of these two components significantly increases the contact area and scraping frequency with the fruits and vegetables, significantly shortening peeling time, improving work efficiency, and meeting the needs of large-scale processing. The blocking element consists of multiple protruding ridges on the side wall of the cylinder, effectively preventing the fruits and vegetables from rotating with the rotating disk, creating a sufficient speed difference between the fruits and vegetables and the blades, enhancing the peeling force. In the drive assembly, the mounting plate is fixed inside the cylinder and located below the rotating disk, providing stable support for the motor. The motor output shaft is directly connected to the rotating disk, ensuring precise and efficient power transmission, guaranteeing stable and uniform rotation of the rotating disk, allowing the blades to peel with uniform force and speed, ensuring consistent peeling results. Furthermore, the symmetrically distributed blades ensure even force distribution on the equipment, reducing vibration and noise, extending service life, and improving operational stability and safety. The overall structure is compact and rational, facilitating installation, maintenance, and blade replacement, reducing manufacturing costs and ease of use, and offering high reliability and practicality, better meeting the actual needs of fruit and vegetable peeling. Attached Figure Description

[0017] This specification will be further described by way of exemplary embodiments, which will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are not limiting; in these embodiments, the same reference numerals denote the same structures, wherein: Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a fruit and vegetable peeling machine according to some embodiments shown in this specification; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a fruit and vegetable peeling machine according to some embodiments of this specification.

[0018] In the diagram, 1 is the cylinder; 2 is the rotating disk; 3 is the bottom serrated cutter assembly; 4 is the side serrated cutter assembly; 5 is the protruding ridge; 6 is the motor; and 7 is the mounting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments in this specification, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some examples or embodiments of this specification. For those skilled in the art, these drawings can be applied to other similar scenarios without creative effort. Unless obvious from the context or otherwise specified, the same reference numerals in the drawings represent the same structures or operations.

[0020] Figure 1 These are structural schematic diagrams of a fruit and vegetable peeling machine shown in some embodiments of this specification, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the fruit and vegetable peeling machine includes a cylinder 1 for placing fruits and vegetables, a rotating disk 2 set in the cylinder 1, a bottom serrated blade assembly 3 set on the rotating disk 2, a drive assembly for driving the rotating disk 2 to rotate inside the cylinder 1, and a blocking component inside the cylinder 1 to prevent the fruits and vegetables inside the cylinder 1 from rotating with the rotating disk 2.

[0021] Specifically, when the fruit and vegetable peeling machine is working, the fruits and vegetables to be peeled (such as potatoes) are first placed inside the cylinder 1 and onto the rotating disc 2. Then, the drive assembly is activated, causing the rotating disc 2 to rotate. Due to the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the rotating disc 2, the fruits and vegetables are thrown closer to the inner wall of the cylinder 1. At this time, the blocking components inside the cylinder 1 come into play. Under the combined action of friction and blocking, the rotation speed of the fruits and vegetables inside the cylinder 1 is much slower than the rotation speed of the rotating disc 2. This creates a significant speed difference between the serrated blades and the fruits and vegetables. Utilizing this speed difference, the rotating serrated blades can gradually scrape off the skin of the fruits and vegetables. Taking potatoes as an example, the skin will gradually be scraped off in small granules. Throughout the peeling process, as the rotating disc 2 continues to rotate, the serrated blades continuously peel the fruits and vegetables until peeling is complete. After peeling, simply rinse the cylinder 1 with water. Since the fruit and vegetable peels are already in the form of small granules, under the force of the water, these granules can be easily washed away from the gap between the rotating disc 2 and the cylinder 1 and discharged directly. There is no need to separately dispose of the fruit and vegetable peels, which greatly simplifies the cleaning work after peeling and improves the efficiency and convenience of peeling fruits and vegetables.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the bottom serrated cutter assembly 3 includes a first bottom serrated cutter, a second bottom serrated cutter, a third bottom serrated cutter, and a fourth bottom serrated cutter, which are symmetrically arranged around the center of the rotating disk 2. The length direction of the first bottom serrated cutter, the second bottom serrated cutter, the third bottom serrated cutter, and the fourth bottom serrated cutter is consistent with the radial direction of the rotating disk 2.

[0023] Specifically, in this fruit and vegetable peeling machine design, the bottom serrated blade assembly 3 employs a structural layout with four blades symmetrically arranged around the center of the rotating disk 2, and their length direction aligned with the radius direction of the rotating disk 2. When the drive assembly drives the rotating disk 2 to rotate, the four bottom serrated blades rotate together with the rotating disk 2. Under the action of centrifugal force, the fruits and vegetables are thrown against the inner wall of the cylinder 1, and their rotational speed is much lower than that of the rotating disk 2 due to the action of the blocking component. Because the blades are symmetrically distributed around the center, they can contact and peel the fruits and vegetables from different directions during rotation. Furthermore, the blades are arranged along the radial direction, which better adapts to the positional distribution of the fruits and vegetables within the cylinder 1, increasing the contact range with the fruits and vegetables.

[0024] This design offers several significant advantages. First, the symmetrical arrangement of multiple blades enhances the peeler's operational balance and stability, resulting in more even force distribution on the rotating disc 2, reducing vibration and shaking during operation, and extending the equipment's lifespan. Second, the simultaneous action of multiple blades from different directions greatly improves peeling efficiency, enabling more thorough peeling of fruits and vegetables in a shorter time. Third, the alignment of the blades' length and radius directions allows for more effective surface coverage, achieving a more uniform and thorough peeling effect for both larger and irregularly shaped fruits and vegetables, reducing blind spots. Fourth, the collaborative work of multiple blades reduces the wear rate of individual blades, increases their lifespan, lowers maintenance costs and replacement frequency, and comprehensively improves the performance and user experience of the fruit and vegetable peeler.

[0025] In some embodiments, the bottom serrated cutter assembly 3 is detachably mounted on the rotary disk 2.

[0026] Specifically, a specific connection structure, such as a snap-fit ​​connection or a bolt connection, is set between the rotating disk 2 and the bottom serrated blade assembly 3, allowing the bottom serrated blade assembly 3 to be easily installed and removed from the rotating disk 2. When installation is required, the bottom serrated blade assembly 3 is fixed to the designated position on the rotating disk 2 according to the corresponding connection method; when disassembly is required, it can be easily removed from the rotating disk 2 by loosening the bolts or opening the snaps. During the fruit and vegetable peeling process, fruit and vegetable peels, juices, and other dirt will remain on the blade assembly. After a period of use, the blade assembly can be disassembled for a thorough and meticulous cleaning, ensuring its hygiene, preventing bacterial growth, and guaranteeing food safety in subsequent use. Secondly, it facilitates blade replacement. With increased use, the bottom serrated blades will wear and become dull, affecting the peeling effect. At this time, simply disassemble the worn blade assembly and replace it with a new one to quickly restore the fruit and vegetable peeler's performance without requiring complex repairs or replacements of the entire device, reducing operating costs. Furthermore, the detachable design facilitates equipment upgrades and improvements. If a higher-performance, more structurally sound bottom serrated blade assembly 3 is developed, it can be easily replaced on existing equipment, enhancing the overall performance and competitiveness of the fruit and vegetable peeler and meeting the diverse needs of different users for peeling results and efficiency.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, a side serrated cutter assembly 4 is also provided on the side wall of the cylinder 1. For example, multiple side serrated cutters are provided on the side wall of the cylinder 1.

[0028] Specifically, when the drive assembly rotates the rotating disk 2, the fruits and vegetables are thrown against the inner wall of the cylinder 1 under centrifugal force, and the side serrated blades come into contact with the surface of the fruits and vegetables. Because the rotation of the rotating disk 2 causes the fruits and vegetables to move relative to the cylinder 1, and the side serrated blades are in a fixed position, relative friction and scraping action are formed between the fruits and vegetables and the blades, greatly improving the peeling effect and efficiency. On the one hand, traditional peeling relying solely on the bottom blade may result in incomplete peeling for some irregularly shaped or thick-skinned fruits and vegetables. The side serrated blades, however, can scrape the sides of the fruits and vegetables from different angles, effectively removing the skin from areas difficult for the bottom blades to reach, achieving all-around peeling and greatly improving the completeness of peeling, making the peeled fruits and vegetables cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing. On the other hand, the simultaneous action of multiple side serrated blades increases the contact area and scraping frequency with the fruits and vegetables, allowing for faster peeling, significantly shortening the peeling time, and improving overall work efficiency, especially in large-scale fruit and vegetable processing scenarios. In addition, this design enhances the equipment's versatility, adapting to the peeling needs of more types of fruits and vegetables of different shapes and sizes. It eliminates the need to replace equipment with specialized equipment for different fruits and vegetables, reducing operating costs and providing a more efficient and practical peeling solution for the fruit and vegetable processing industry.

[0029] Preferably, the side serrated cutter assembly 4 includes a first side serrated cutter, a second side serrated cutter, a third side serrated cutter, and a fourth side serrated cutter, which are symmetrically arranged around the center of the rotating disk 2. The length direction of the first side serrated cutter, the second side serrated cutter, the third side serrated cutter, and the fourth side serrated cutter is consistent with the depth direction of the cylinder 1.

[0030] Specifically, when the drive assembly rotates the rotating disk 2, and the fruits and vegetables adhere tightly to the inner wall of the cylinder 1 under centrifugal force, the blades, symmetrically distributed around the center, are evenly distributed around the fruits and vegetables. Simultaneously, the length direction of the blades aligns with the depth direction of the cylinder 1, ensuring sufficient scraping length perpendicular to the contact surface with the fruits and vegetables. Firstly, the four symmetrically distributed blades can simultaneously scrape and peel the fruits and vegetables from different directions, significantly increasing the contact area and scraping frequency, making the peeling process more efficient. This allows for complete peeling of fruits and vegetables in a shorter time, making it particularly suitable for processing large quantities of fruits and vegetables, effectively improving overall work efficiency. Secondly, the blade length direction aligns with the depth direction of the cylinder 1, ensuring continuous and stable scraping as the fruits and vegetables move or rotate along the depth direction of the cylinder 1. This reduces dead zones during peeling, achieving a more uniform and thorough peeling effect for both larger and irregularly shaped fruits and vegetables, thus improving peeling quality. Furthermore, the symmetrical design ensures more even force distribution during operation, reducing vibration and noise caused by uneven force distribution, extending the equipment's lifespan, and improving operational stability and safety. In addition, this rational structural layout facilitates installation, maintenance, and tool replacement, reducing subsequent maintenance costs and ease of use.

[0031] In some embodiments, the side serrated cutter assembly 4 is detachably mounted on the cylinder 1, similar to how the bottom serrated cutter assembly 3 is detachably mounted on the rotating disk 2, and will not be described again here.

[0032] In some embodiments, the blocking member includes multiple protruding ribs 5 disposed on the side wall of the cylinder 1.

[0033] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a fruit and vegetable peeling machine according to some embodiments shown in this specification, such as... Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the drive assembly includes a mounting plate 7 fixedly disposed inside the cylinder 1 and a motor 6 mounted on the mounting plate 7. The mounting plate 7 is located below the rotating disk 2, and the output shaft of the motor 6 is connected to the rotating disk 2. The motor 6 is used to drive the rotating disk 2 to rotate around the center.

[0034] Specifically, the mounting plate 7 is securely fixed inside the cylinder 1, positioned below the rotating disk 2. This arrangement makes full use of the internal space of the cylinder 1, resulting in a more compact and rational overall structure. As a basic support component for the motor 6, the mounting plate 7 provides a stable and reliable mounting platform for the motor 6, ensuring that the motor 6 will not shift or shake due to vibration or other factors during operation, thus guaranteeing the stability of the drive assembly.

[0035] Motor 6 is mounted on mounting plate 7, and its output shaft is directly connected to rotating disk 2. This connection method is simple and efficient, and can directly and accurately transmit the rotational power generated by motor 6 to rotating disk 2. When motor 6 starts, its output shaft begins to rotate, thereby driving rotating disk 2 to rotate around its own center. As a key component for peeling fruits and vegetables, the rotation of rotating disk 2 is the foundation for realizing the peeling function. Driven by motor 6, rotating disk 2 can rotate continuously at a stable speed, providing the necessary movement conditions for the bottom serrated blade assembly 3 mounted on rotating disk 2 and the fruits and vegetables.

[0036] During the peeling process, the stable power output of motor 6 keeps the rotating disk 2 rotating at a constant speed, enabling the bottom serrated blade assembly 3 to scrape and peel the fruits and vegetables with uniform force and speed, ensuring the uniformity and consistency of the peeling effect. At the same time, the design of this drive assembly is simple, easy to install, debug, and maintain, reducing the manufacturing cost and ease of use of the equipment, improving its reliability and practicality, and better meeting the actual needs of fruit and vegetable peeling.

[0037] Finally, it should be understood that the embodiments described in this specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the embodiments described herein. Other variations may also fall within the scope of this specification. Therefore, alternative configurations of the embodiments described herein are intended to be illustrative rather than limiting, and should be considered consistent with the teachings of this specification. Accordingly, the embodiments described herein are not limited to those explicitly introduced and described herein.

Claims

1. A fruit and vegetable peeling machine, characterized in that, The application relates to a fruit and vegetable placing cylinder, a rotating disc arranged in the cylinder, a bottom sawtooth cutter assembly arranged on the rotating disc, a driving assembly arranged in the cylinder and used for driving the rotating disc to rotate, and a blocking piece arranged in the cylinder and used for blocking the fruit and vegetable in the cylinder from rotating with the rotating disc.

2. The fruit and vegetable peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that The bottom sawtooth cutter assembly comprises a first bottom sawtooth cutter, a second bottom sawtooth cutter, a third bottom sawtooth cutter and a fourth bottom sawtooth cutter, and the first bottom sawtooth cutter, the second bottom sawtooth cutter, the third bottom sawtooth cutter and the fourth bottom sawtooth cutter are symmetrically arranged around the center of the rotating disc.

3. The fruit and vegetable peeling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that The length direction of the first bottom sawtooth cutter, the second bottom sawtooth cutter, the third bottom sawtooth cutter and the fourth bottom sawtooth cutter is consistent with the radial direction of the rotating disc.

4. The fruit and vegetable peeler according to claim 1, characterized in that A side sawtooth cutter assembly is further arranged on the side wall of the cylinder.

5. The fruit and vegetable peeling machine according to claim 4, characterized in that The side sawtooth cutter assembly comprises a first side sawtooth cutter, a second side sawtooth cutter, a third side sawtooth cutter and a fourth side sawtooth cutter, and the first side sawtooth cutter, the second side sawtooth cutter, the third side sawtooth cutter and the fourth side sawtooth cutter are symmetrically arranged around the center of the rotating disc.

6. The fruit and vegetable peeling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that The length direction of the first side sawtooth cutter, the second side sawtooth cutter, the third side sawtooth cutter and the fourth side sawtooth cutter is consistent with the depth direction of the cylinder.

7. The fruit and vegetable peeling machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The blocking piece comprises a plurality of convex ribs arranged on the side wall of the cylinder.

8. The fruit and vegetable peeling machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The driving assembly comprises a mounting plate fixedly arranged in the cylinder and a motor mounted on the mounting plate, the mounting plate is located below the rotating disc, the output shaft of the motor is connected with the rotating disc, and the motor is used for driving the rotating disc to rotate around the center.

9. The fruit and vegetable peeling machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The bottom sawtooth cutter assembly is detachably arranged on the rotating disc.

10. The fruit and vegetable peeling machine according to any one of claims 4-6, characterized in that, The side sawtooth cutter assembly is detachably arranged on the cylinder.

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