A pepper stem and peduncle whole removing machine

Abstract

The application discloses a bending handle pepper stem and pepper calyx whole picking machine and belongs to the field of agricultural product deep processing machinery.The bending handle pepper stem and pepper calyx whole picking machine is completely different from the traditional stem breaking equipment for cutting off the pepper stem, and is used for solving the problems of the bending handle special shape of the bending handle pepper and the easy residual of the embedded pepper calyx.The bending handle pepper stem and pepper calyx whole picking machine adopts a core structure of flexible holding and clamping positioning, front posture correction and integrated linkage stem picking, realizes the whole picking of the exposed pepper stem and the embedded pepper calyx, and completes the residual-free fine stem picking in one step.The bending handle pepper stem and pepper calyx whole picking machine solves the industry defects of the stem root residual and the need of manual secondary calyx picking of the existing stem breaking equipment, is suitable for the large-scale deep processing of the bending handle pepper, and has the advantages of high automation degree, complete picking, and low fruit body damage rate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of agricultural machinery technology for post-harvest deep processing of agricultural products. Specifically, it relates to an automated stem-removing device for irregularly shaped chili peppers with curved stems, which can remove the stem and the base of the pepper as a whole. It is suitable for the pre-processing of chili peppers with curved stems. Background Technology

[0002] Because of its curved stem and the fact that the stem is embedded in the fruit, the curved-stem chili is a type of chili that is extremely difficult to process mechanically in the deep processing of chili. Currently, the publicly available equipment and existing patents all use a stem-cutting structure: only the external exposed stem is cut off, and the stem root is still left on the surface of the chili. This cannot meet the residue-free standard for drying, pickling, and deep processing, and the stem still needs to be manually removed and repicked later. Traditional manual stem picking is labor-intensive, inefficient, and costly. Conventional stem-breaking machines have inherent defects such as stem root residue, fruit damage, and low yield. They are also completely unsuitable for the irregular curved structure of curved stem peppers, and are prone to problems such as slippage, incomplete removal, and fruit damage. In the existing technology, there is no publicly available solution that can achieve the simultaneous removal of the stem and calyx of a curved chili pepper. The industry has long lacked targeted, automated stem-removing equipment, which has become a core bottleneck for large-scale processing. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Purpose of the invention Overcoming the shortcomings of existing stem-cutting equipment that only cuts the stem and leaves the root, an automated stem-removing machine is provided for the structural characteristics of curved stems and embedded stems of chili peppers. It can remove the stem and stem in one piece, complete the precise stem removal in one step, eliminate the root residue, adapt to the irregular shape of curved stems, reduce fruit damage, and fully automate the process to replace manual labor.

[0004] Core technology solutions A chili pepper stem and stem removal machine with curved handles includes: a machine base assembly, a synchronous drive power assembly, a curved handle directional feeding mechanism, a single orderly material distribution mechanism, a ring-shaped rotary pickup bin, a curved handle-specific flexible clamping assembly, a front-mounted attitude correction and positioning mechanism, an integrated stem removal execution mechanism, and a dual-channel classified discharge and collection mechanism. Core original architecture ① The circular rotary pickup bin is equipped with multiple sets of flexible clamping units with curved handles, which can fit the shape of the curved pepper handles and hold them firmly. At the same time, it leaves space for pepper stem removal, which is different from the ordinary handle clamping structure. ② An independent front posture correction station is added to force the chili pepper angle to be calibrated before the removal operation, ensuring that the linkage between the pepper stem and the stem is accurately aligned with the removal execution end, providing a positioning basis for integrated root removal. ③ Equipped with an integrated stem-removing mechanism, it abandons the traditional principle of cutting the stem and adopts a linkage peeling structure that fits the root of the fruit stem to achieve simultaneous removal of the outer stem and the inner stem, rather than cutting the stem alone. ④ The dual-channel discharge system separately collects pure chili peppers and stem / stem waste, eliminating the need for subsequent manual stem removal and sorting, and meeting the requirements for deep processing in one step.

[0005] Standard Workflow The powertrain works in tandem with the entire machine. After being fed in a directional manner and individually sorted, the curved-stem chilies enter the rotary picking bin in an orderly manner, where the curved-stem chili stems are securely held by the flexible clamping components. Following the rotation path, it enters the posture correction station to complete the precise alignment of the fruit body and the stem base; After alignment, the pepper stems and calyxes are removed from the pepper plant. The integrated stem removal mechanism then separates and removes the pepper stems and calyxes from the entire plant. The removed, clean chili peppers and the stem-and-root waste fall into separate discharge channels, achieving continuous and automated removal operations.

[0006] Beneficial effects 1. Completely different from conventional stem-cutting equipment: It can remove the pepper stem and stem in one piece, eliminating stem residue from the root, meeting the standards of fine deep processing in one step, and saving the manual secondary stem-removal process; 2. Specially designed for the irregular structure of curved-stem chili peppers: Flexible clamp + posture correction dual adaptation, solving industry problems such as stem slippage, inaccurate alignment, and incomplete removal; 3. Fully automated continuous operation significantly improves the efficiency of large-scale processing and completely replaces heavy manual labor for picking the bundles; 4. The flexible linkage removal principle fits the fruit structure, effectively reducing the probability of pepper skin damage and cracking, and improving the yield of finished products; 5. The machine is adaptable to different specifications of curved handle chili peppers, has strong adaptability to working conditions, and is suitable for various planting bases and deep processing plants. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall layout structure of the present invention; Notes: 1-Base assembly, 2-Synchronous drive power assembly, 3-Curved handle directional feeding mechanism, 4-Single orderly material distribution mechanism, 5-Annular rotary pickup bin, 6-Integrated handle removal actuator, 7-Dual-channel classified material discharge and collection mechanism, 8-Front-positioning attitude correction mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0008] Example 1: Adhesive-fit linkage peeling and detaching structure The overall base is supported by a high-strength steel structure; the powertrain achieves synchronous linkage of all mechanisms; the feeding and distributing mechanisms ensure neat feeding of individual pieces; the rotary picking bin is equipped with multiple sets of flexible clamps specifically designed for curved handles, which are adapted to curved pepper stems without compressing the fruit; after precise alignment through posture correction, the stem removal mechanism uses a root-linked peeling method to remove the pepper stem and stem together; the clean fruit and waste are automatically discharged separately.

[0009] This embodiment is suitable for curved-stem chilies with regular stem thickness, ensuring thorough removal without residue.

[0010] Example 2: Flexible, fine-tuning stem-removing structure (for high-end thin-skinned chili peppers) Based on Example 1, the flexibility of the clamp and the adaptability of the stem removal process are optimized, and a soft contact linkage removal logic is adopted. For thin-skinned, tender, curved-stem chilies, the risk of fruit damage is further reduced while ensuring the whole stem and fruit are removed, making it suitable for high-end premium chili deep processing conditions.

[0011] Note: All confidential parameters such as core precision clearances, exclusive material formulas, internal drive strokes, and special tool profiles have been hidden, and only the description of the patent-compliant functional architecture has been retained.

Claims

1. A machine for completely removing the stem and stem of a curved-stem chili pepper, characterized in that, The system includes a base assembly, a synchronous drive power assembly, a curved handle directional feeding mechanism, a single-unit orderly material distribution mechanism, a ring-shaped rotary pickup bin, a curved handle-specific flexible clamping assembly, a front-mounted attitude correction and positioning mechanism, an integrated handle removal execution mechanism, and a dual-channel classified discharge and collection mechanism. The ring-shaped rotary pickup bin is equipped with multiple sets of flexible clamping units adapted to the irregular shapes of curved handle chili pepper stems. The front-mounted attitude correction and positioning mechanism is located upstream of the integrated handle removal execution mechanism on its rotary path, used to calibrate the chili pepper's posture and align the stem and stem at the root. The integrated handle removal execution mechanism uses a linked peeling method to remove the exposed stem and embedded stem as a single unit, root and all. The dual-channel classified discharge and collection mechanism separately collects the removed, pure chili pepper fruit and the stem and stem waste.

2. The stem-removing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible clamping component for curved handles can fit the shape of curved pepper handles and hold them securely, leaving space for the entire pepper stem to be removed without squeezing or damaging the pepper fruit.

3. The handle remover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aforementioned front posture correction and positioning mechanism is used to ensure that the stem and root of each curved chili pepper are precisely aligned with the stem removal station, thus ensuring an integrated removal effect.

4. The stem-removing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It includes two removal adaptation structures: a regular linkage peeling system and a thin-skinned soft contact fine-tuning peeling system, which are adapted to different fruit thicknesses and stem hardness of curved-handle chili varieties.

5. The stem-removing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: All mechanisms of the machine are driven by a synchronous powertrain to start and stop in uninterrupted automated integrated handle removal operation.

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