A Chinese chestnut peeling machine
Through an automated transmission system and collaboratively designed components such as the feeding hopper, peeling cylinder, belt drive motor, and gear drive motor, the chestnut peeling process is automated and highly efficient, solving the problems of low efficiency and high fruit damage rate of traditional chestnut peeling methods, and adapting to the processing needs of different varieties and sizes of chestnuts.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUILIN UNIV OF ELECTRONIC TECH
- Filing Date
- 2026-04-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
In modern agriculture, chestnut peeling methods are inefficient, incomplete, have a high rate of fruit pulp damage, and are labor-intensive. They are difficult to adapt to the processing needs of different varieties and sizes of chestnuts and cannot achieve continuous and automated operations.
Employing automated transmission technology and a collaborative operation system, the design includes a feeding hopper, a peeling cylinder, a belt-driven motor, a gear-driven motor, a transmission pulley set, a transmission gear set, and a frame housing. This enables automatic feeding, mechanical kneading and peeling, and power-coordinated speed regulation, completing the entire automated operation process.
It improves the precision and efficiency of chestnut peeling, reduces manual intervention, lowers the intensity of manual labor, ensures the integrity of the fruit flesh, and meets the needs of large-scale processing and small-scale farmers' workshops.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of agricultural equipment, specifically a chestnut peeling machine. Background Technology
[0002] In modern large-scale chestnut processing and workshop production, traditional chestnut peeling methods suffer from low efficiency, incomplete peeling, high damage rate of chestnut flesh, and high labor costs. Furthermore, they are ill-suited to the processing requirements of different chestnut varieties and sizes, and cannot achieve continuous, automated peeling operations. This invention utilizes automated transmission technology and a collaborative operation system to automate the entire process, including automatic feeding, mechanical kneading and peeling, power-coordinated speed regulation, and continuous operation. Through the coordinated cooperation of various mechanisms, it improves the accuracy and efficiency of chestnut peeling, reduces manual intervention and labor intensity, while ensuring the integrity of the chestnut flesh. This effectively increases the chestnut peeling qualification rate, meeting the needs of large-scale chestnut processing and small-scale farmer production, and promoting the automation development of the agricultural product processing sector. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a chestnut peeling machine, which automatically feeds, mechanically peels, adjusts speed with power, and operates continuously, thus solving the shortcomings of existing chestnut peeling operations, such as low efficiency, incomplete peeling, high damage rate of fruit flesh, and high labor costs.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: a chestnut peeling machine, comprising a feeding hopper, a peeling cylinder, a belt-driven motor, a gear-driven motor, a transmission pulley set, a transmission gear set, a frame housing, and swivel casters.
[0005] The chestnut peeling machine is characterized by comprising a feeding hopper, a peeling cylinder, a belt-driven motor, a gear-driven motor, a transmission pulley set, a transmission gear set, a frame housing, and swivel casters. The feeding hopper is positioned above the peeling cylinder, which is also positioned above the frame housing. The belt-driven motor is connected to the transmission pulley set, and the gear-driven motor is connected to the transmission gear set. The transmission gear set is connected to the transmission pulley set, and the transmission pulley set is connected to the peeling cylinder. The swivel casters are located at the bottom of the frame housing.
[0006] The feed hopper is located above the peeling cylinder and is used to feed chestnuts to be peeled, guiding the material smoothly into the interior of the peeling cylinder and providing a stable source of feed for the peeling operation.
[0007] The peeling cylinder is located above the frame housing and serves as the core cavity for chestnut peeling operations. It integrates a kneading mechanism to provide working space for separating the chestnut shell from the kernel.
[0008] The belt drive motor is used to provide the main power for the peeling operation. It is connected to the transmission pulley group and drives the transmission pulley group to operate stably, providing power support for the operation of the peeling cylinder.
[0009] The gear drive motor is used to provide auxiliary power, and is connected to the transmission gear set to drive the transmission gear set to operate, so as to realize the coordinated matching of power and speed regulation.
[0010] The transmission pulley assembly is connected to the belt drive motor at one end and to the peeling cylinder at the other end. It is used to transmit the power of the belt drive motor to the peeling cylinder, drive the kneading mechanism inside the peeling cylinder to operate, and complete the peeling operation.
[0011] The transmission gear set is connected to the gear drive motor at one end and to the transmission pulley set at the other end. It is used to transmit the power of the gear drive motor to the transmission pulley set, and cooperate with the belt drive motor to achieve power coordination and adjust the operating speed of the peeling cylinder.
[0012] The frame housing is used to support all components, providing a stable mounting and adapting carrier for each component, while protecting the internal transmission mechanism and ensuring the structural stability of the whole machine during operation.
[0013] The omnidirectional casters are located at the bottom of the frame housing, enabling flexible movement of the equipment and positioning during operation, allowing operators to adjust the equipment position according to work requirements.
[0014] This invention moves the entire machine in the field by pushing the handle; the walking wheels move with the machine and transmit power to the transmission gears, which drive the pulley group to rotate, and the pulley group further drives the seed metering mechanism inside the seed box to complete the seed picking and metering; the furrow opener opens the seed furrow in front, and after the seeds fall into the seed furrow, the pressing wheel simultaneously completes the soil compaction; all components work together to complete the orderly operation of the entire corn planting process, and the planting machine ends its work after completing the planting operation in the designated area. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a chestnut peeling method according to the present invention.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of a chestnut peeling machine according to the present invention.
[0017] As shown in the figure: 101—feed hopper, 102—peeling cylinder, 201—belt drive motor, 202—transmission belt pulley set, 301—belt drive motor, 302—transmission gear set, 4—frame housing, 5—swivel casters. Detailed Implementation
[0018] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated 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 intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0019] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, in the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0020] The following is a detailed description of a chestnut peeling machine according to the present invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0021] The feeding hopper 101 is located above the peeling cylinder 102 and is used to feed chestnuts to be peeled, guide the material to enter the peeling cylinder 102 smoothly, provide a stable feeding source for the peeling operation, and ensure that the material can enter the peeling operation area evenly.
[0022] The peeling cylinder 102 is located above the frame housing 4 and serves as the core cavity for chestnut peeling operations. It integrates a kneading mechanism to provide working space for separating the chestnut shell from the kernel, ensuring that the chestnut kernel is not excessively damaged during the peeling process.
[0023] The belt drive motor 201 is used to provide the main power for the peeling operation. It is connected to the transmission pulley group 202 and drives the transmission pulley group 202 to operate stably, providing continuous and stable power support for the operation of the peeling cylinder 102.
[0024] The transmission pulley assembly 202 is connected to the belt drive motor 201 at one end and to the peeling cylinder 102 at the other end. It is used to transmit the power of the belt drive motor 201 to the peeling cylinder 102, drive the kneading mechanism inside the peeling cylinder 102 to run at a uniform speed, and complete the chestnut peeling operation.
[0025] The belt-driven motor 301 is used to provide auxiliary power and is connected to the transmission gear set 302 to drive the transmission gear set 302 to operate, thereby achieving power matching and speed regulation and ensuring the stability of the peeling operation.
[0026] The transmission gear set 302 is connected to the belt drive motor 301 at one end and to the transmission pulley set 202 at the other end. It is used to transmit the power of the belt drive motor 301 to the transmission pulley set 202, and cooperate with the belt drive motor 201 to achieve power coordination. It can flexibly adjust the operating speed of the peeling cylinder 102 to meet the peeling needs of chestnuts of different sizes and varieties.
[0027] The frame housing 4 is used to support all components, providing a stable mounting and adapting carrier for each component, while protecting the internal transmission mechanism, preventing dust and debris from entering and affecting the transmission effect, and ensuring the structural stability of the whole machine during operation.
[0028] The omnidirectional casters 5 are located at the bottom of the frame housing 4, which are used to enable flexible movement of the equipment and positioning during operation, so that operators can adjust the position of the equipment according to the operation requirements and adapt to the usage requirements of different operation scenarios.
[0029] This invention uses omnidirectional casters 5 to move and fix the equipment to the working position; the operator puts the chestnuts to be peeled into the feeding hopper 101 and guides them into the peeling cylinder 102; the belt drive motors 201 and 301 are started, the belt drive motor 201 drives the peeling cylinder 102 to rotate through the transmission pulley set 202, and the belt drive motor 301 adjusts the speed through the transmission gear set 302; the kneading mechanism inside the peeling cylinder 102 mechanically kneads the chestnuts to separate the shell from the meat; all components work together to complete the entire chestnut peeling process in an orderly manner, and the peeling machine ends its work after peeling a specified amount of chestnuts.
[0030] The above description discloses only one preferred embodiment of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes of the above embodiments can be implemented, and equivalent changes made in accordance with the claims of the present invention are still within the scope of the invention.
Claims
1. A chestnut peeling machine, characterized in that, The machine includes a feeding hopper, a peeling cylinder, a belt-driven motor, a gear-driven motor, a transmission pulley set, a transmission gear set, a frame housing, and swivel casters. The feeding hopper is located above the peeling cylinder, which is also located above the frame housing. The belt-driven motor is connected to the transmission pulley set, and the gear-driven motor is connected to the transmission gear set. The transmission gear set is connected to the transmission pulley set, and the transmission pulley set is connected to the peeling cylinder. The swivel casters are located at the bottom of the frame housing.
2. The chestnut peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feed hopper is used to feed chestnuts to be peeled and guide the material into the peeling cylinder.
3. The chestnut peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The peeling cylinder is used to provide a working cavity for the chestnut peeling operation.
4. A chestnut peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The belt drive motor is used to provide the main power for the peeling operation and drive the transmission belt pulley set to rotate.
5. A chestnut peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gear drive motor is used to assist in power output and drive the transmission gear set to perform power distribution and speed regulation.
6. A chestnut peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission pulley assembly is used to transmit the power of the belt-driven motor to the peeling cylinder to drive the peeling operation.
7. A chestnut peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission gear set is used to transmit the power of the gear drive motor to the transmission pulley set, so as to achieve coordinated matching of power.
8. A chestnut peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame housing is used to provide installation support and protection for various components, ensuring the stability of the overall structure.
9. A chestnut peeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The swivel casters are used to enable flexible movement of the equipment and to fix it in place during operation.