A cutting device for the tubers of a chervil

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of tuber cutting, and provides a tuber cutting device for planting jerusalem artichoke, which comprises a support frame, the upper end of which is provided with a support pad, and tubers are located on the support pad; a plurality of first cutting wires are arranged in an array at intervals, and the first cutting wires are arranged to be lifted above the support pad; a plurality of second cutting wires are arranged in an array at intervals, and the second cutting wires are arranged to be lifted above the support pad, the first cutting wires are located above or below the second cutting wires, the projection of the second cutting wires on the first cutting wires is arranged to intersect, and the first cutting wires and the second cutting wires can cut the support pad after being lowered. Through the above technical scheme, the problem that the existing tubers are easily damaged when being cut into small pieces is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of tuber cutting technology, and more particularly to a tuber cutting device for Jerusalem artichoke cultivation. Background Technology

[0002] When planting Jerusalem artichoke, the tubers are cut into small pieces. Any small piece with a bud can be planted. When cutting the pieces, they are generally cut into pieces about 3cm x 3cm. After screening, they can be planted. Small pieces or fragments that do not meet the planting requirements can be used for other purposes.

[0003] Due to the irregular shape of ginger and its fragile joints, ginger cannot be laid flat or pushed stably with high friction positioning. Therefore, existing dicing machines that use conveyor belts to carry ginger through crisscrossing blades to cut it into small pieces are unsuitable. Another dicing method involves placing ginger on a rigid tray and using multiple cross-shaped or mesh blades to compress and cut it. However, the cutting effect is relatively poor at the intersections of the cross-shaped blades, resulting in greater cutting pressure on the ginger. This pressure on the ginger on the tray can easily cause internal damage or damage to the outer buds, leading to significant losses, reduced yield, or low survival rate after planting. Furthermore, to ensure the mesh blades cut through the ginger completely and into the tray, several squares are formed on the tray. To avoid interference between the mesh blades and the tray, the squares on the tray are smaller than the mesh size, resulting in a smaller area and greater pressure on the ginger, further increasing the risk of tuber loss.

[0004] The problem of tuber loss when cutting tubers into small pieces needs to be addressed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a tuber cutting device for Jerusalem artichoke planting, which solves the problem that tuber loss is easily caused when cutting tubers into small pieces.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this invention is: to provide a tuber cutting device for Jerusalem artichoke cultivation, comprising: A support frame with a support pad at the upper end, on which the tuber is located; The first cutting wire has a plurality of intervals, and the first cutting wire is raised and lowered above the support pad. The second cutting wire has a plurality of intervals, and the second cutting wire is raised and lowered above the support pad. The first cutting wire is located above or below the second cutting wire. The projections of the second cutting wire and the first cutting wire intersect. After the first cutting wire and the second cutting wire descend, they can cut the support pad.

[0007] Further optimization of this technical solution also includes: The first guide rail is raised and lowered relative to the support pad, and there are two first guide rails on the front and rear sides of the support pad respectively. The first slider is of several kinds, and each first guide rail has several first sliders slidably arranged in the left and right direction. The front and rear ends of the first cutting wire are respectively connected to the first sliders on the front and rear sides.

[0008] To further optimize this technical solution, in the two sliders connected to the first cutting wire, one end of the first cutting wire is fixedly connected to one of the first sliders, and the other end of the second cutting wire has a threaded post. The threaded post is threadedly connected to the other first slider. The threaded post and the first slider are used to tension the first cutting wire and to fix the first cutting wire on the first guide rail.

[0009] Further optimization of this technical solution also includes: The second guide rail is raised and lowered relative to the support pad. There are two second guide rails on the left and right sides of the support pad, and the left and right ends of the second cutting wire are respectively set on the second guide rails on the left and right sides.

[0010] Further optimization of this technical solution also includes: A drive unit, located above the support pad, is used to drive the second guide rail to rise and fall.

[0011] Further optimization of this technical solution also includes: A conveyor belt for transporting tubers is provided on one side of the support frame, wherein a second guide rail is located between the conveyor belt and the support frame, and the upper end of the conveyor belt is not lower than the upper end of the support pad; The feeding plate is located between the conveyor belt and the support frame, and is lifted and lowered. After the feeding plate is raised, it is not lower than the upper end of the support pad and not higher than the upper end of the conveyor belt.

[0012] To further optimize this technical solution, after the second guide rail located above the feed plate descends and presses down on the feed plate, it also includes: The reset elastic element acts on the feed plate to provide a supporting force for the feed plate to rise and reset.

[0013] To further optimize this technical solution, the upper end of the feeding plate is lower than the upper end of the conveyor belt, and the solution further includes: A height restriction plate is installed on one side of the conveyor belt. The height restriction plate is not higher than the upper end of the conveyor belt, and one side of the feeding plate is used to abut against the lower end of the height restriction plate.

[0014] Further optimization of this technical solution also includes: The feed plate is disposed on the support frame and located below the support pad, with the support pad positioned between the feed plate and the feed plate on the horizontal plane.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: 1. The tuber is cut sequentially by the first and second cutting wires, which are spaced apart in two layers, to eliminate the cross-connection points, reduce the increase of downward pressure on the tuber, and reduce the loss of the tuber.

[0016] 2. The first and second cutting wires are relatively thin. After the tuber is cut on the support pad, the first and second cutting wires extend beyond the tuber and cut into the support pad below. This eliminates the need for the support pad to form a smaller block structure in advance to support the tuber, thus avoiding the problem of increased pressure and loss due to the smaller contact area.

[0017] 3. Compared to the cutting blade, the first and second cutting wires do not have extra blades, so they will not over-compress the tubers. The cutting stroke and the required clearance space are relatively short. After one cutting wire cuts into the tuber, before the tuber is completely segmented (actually, just as the segment line appears), the other cutting wire can quickly cut in to ensure the integrity of the cut and prevent the tuber segments from becoming loose. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the block state structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first cutting line structure of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding structure of the present invention; Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 4 Front view structural diagram; Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point a in the middle; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support pad of the present invention after it has been cut. The markings in the diagram are as follows: 1. Support frame; 101. Support pad; 2. First cutting wire; 201. Threaded post; 3. Second cutting wire; 4. First guide rail; 401. First slider; 5. Second guide rail; 501. Drive component; 6. Conveyor belt; 601. Height limit plate; 602. Push plate; 7. Loading plate; 701. Reset elastic component; 8. Unloading plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0020] To keep the drawings concise, each figure only schematically shows the parts relevant to the invention, and these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some figures, only one of the components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one," and "several" includes "two" and "more than two."

[0021] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection 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.

[0022] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] like Figure 1-7 As shown, a tuber cutting device for Jerusalem artichoke cultivation includes: Support frame 1, with a support pad 101 at the upper end, and the tuber is located on the support pad 101; The first cutting wire 2 has a plurality of them, and the plurality of the first cutting wire 2 are arranged in a spaced array, and the first cutting wire 2 is raised and lowered above the support pad 101; The second cutting wire 3 has a plurality of them, and the plurality of second cutting wires 3 are arranged in a spaced array. The second cutting wires 3 are raised and lowered above the support pad 101. The first cutting wire 2 is located above or below the second cutting wire 3. The projections of the second cutting wire 3 and the first cutting wire 2 are intersecting. After the first cutting wire 2 and the second cutting wire 3 descend, they can cut the support pad 101.

[0024] In use, the tuber is laid flat in the middle of the support pad 101. Taking the first cutting wire 2 below the second cutting wire 3 as an example, the first cutting wire 2 is along the front-to-back direction, and the second cutting wire 3 is along the left-to-right direction. The first cutting wire 2 and the second cutting wire 3 are spaced close together vertically, allowing them to descend and cut the tuber simultaneously. The first cutting wire 2 first cuts into the tuber, creating multiple segmented lines along the left-to-right direction on the upper surface of the tuber. The second cutting wire 3 then cuts into the tuber, creating multiple segmented lines along the front-to-back direction on the upper surface of the tuber. The first cutting wire 2 and the second cutting wire 3 then cut the upper surface of the tuber into segments. The first cutting wire 2 and the second cutting wire 3 continue to descend and cut until both the first cutting wire 2 and the second cutting wire 3 have completely cut through the tuber and into the support pad 101 below, completing the segmentation and cutting of the tuber into small pieces, which then proceed to subsequent screening processes.

[0025] The first cutting wire 2 and the second cutting wire 3 can be made of thin steel wire, etc., and their cutting ability is achieved through their relatively thin diameter and hardness. Several first cutting wires 2 are on the same plane, and several second cutting wires 3 are on the same plane. The projections of the first cutting wires 2 and the second cutting wires 3 onto the support pad 101 are intersecting, or they can be perpendicular to each other, forming a square.

[0026] The support pad 101 is a flexible material such as a silicone pad or a rubber pad that can provide support, and can be cut by the first cutting wire 2 or the second cutting wire 3. The support pad 101 is detachably connected to the upper end of the support frame 1, making it easy to replace the support pad 101.

[0027] Furthermore, it also includes: The first guide rail 4 is raised and lowered relative to the support pad 101, and there are two first guide rails 4 on the front and rear sides of the support pad 101 respectively. The first slider 401 is of several kinds, and each first guide rail 4 has several first sliders 401 slidably arranged in the left and right direction. The front and rear ends of the first cutting wire 2 are respectively connected to the first sliders 401 on the front and rear sides.

[0028] Of the two sliders connected to the first cutting wire 2, one end of the first cutting wire 2 is fixedly connected to one of the first sliders 401, and the other end of the second cutting wire 3 has a threaded post 201. The threaded post 201 is threadedly connected to the other first slider 401. The threaded post 201 and the first slider 401 are used to tension the first cutting wire 2 and to fix the first cutting wire 2 on the first guide rail 4.

[0029] In use, the spacing of the first cutting wires 2 can be easily adjusted by sliding the first slider 401 on the first guide rail 4, thereby adjusting the size of the cut pieces. The threaded post 201 at one end of the first cutting wire 2 is threadedly connected to the first slider 401, which can tension the first cutting wire 2 to provide cutting force and fix the position of the first cutting wire 2.

[0030] One end of the first cutting wire 2 is fixedly connected to a first slider 401, and the other end is fixedly connected to a threaded post 201. The first cutting wire 2, the first slider 401, and the threaded post 201 are an integral structure, which facilitates the individual replacement of the first cutting wire 2. During installation, the first slider 401 at one end of the first cutting wire 2 slides into the first guide rail 4 on one side. The other first slider 401 has a threaded hole in the middle and is on the first guide rail 4 on the other side. The threaded post 201 at the end of the first cutting wire 2 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole, and the first cutting wire 2 is tightened by screwing in the length. After tightening, the first sliders 401 on both sides are also tightened and fixed to each other on the first guide rails 4 on both sides.

[0031] The connection structure between the first guide rail 4 and the first slider 401 can be a "T" shaped structure, providing a stable connection structure and restricting the movement of the first slider 401 in the front-back direction. The end of the threaded post 201 can have a slot for easy screwing, or a polygonal outer edge can be provided near the end of the first cutting wire 2 for screwing.

[0032] Furthermore, it also includes: The second guide rail 5 is raised and lowered relative to the support pad 101. There are two second guide rails 5 on the left and right sides of the support pad 101 respectively. The left and right ends of the second cutting wire 3 are respectively set on the second guide rails 5 on the left and right sides.

[0033] Also includes: The drive component 501 is disposed above the support pad 101 and is used to drive the second guide rail 4 to rise and fall.

[0034] In use, the installation structure of the second cutting wire 3 can be the same as that of the first cutting wire 2, and the interval can be adjusted and locked for positioning to adjust the size of the cut pieces. The drive component 501 of the second guide rail 5 is located at the top, leaving space below to facilitate loading and unloading on the support pad 101, which is beneficial for realizing the cutting operation of the automated production line.

[0035] The second guide rails 5 on both the left and right sides can be driven by two separate drive components 501, or the second guide rails 5 on both sides can be fixedly connected and driven by one drive component 501. Similarly, the first guide rail 4 can also be driven to move up and down by the drive component 501. The drive component 501 can be a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder assembly, etc.

[0036] Furthermore, it also includes: A conveyor belt 6, used for transporting tubers, is set on one side of the support frame 1, with one of the second guide rails 5 located between the conveyor belt 6 and the support frame 1, and the upper end of the conveyor belt 6 is not lower than the upper end of the support pad 101; The feeding plate 7 is located between the conveyor belt 6 and the support frame 1, and is lifted and lowered. After the feeding plate 7 is raised, it is not lower than the upper end of the support pad 101 and not higher than the upper end of the conveyor belt 6.

[0037] Furthermore, the second guide rail 5, located above the feed plate 7, descends and presses down on the feed plate 7, further comprising: The reset elastic element 701 acts on the feed plate 7 to provide a supporting force for the feed plate 7 to rise and reset.

[0038] Furthermore, the upper end of the feeding plate 7 is lower than the upper end of the conveyor belt 6, and it also includes: A height restriction plate 601 is disposed on one side of the conveyor belt 6. The height restriction plate 601 is not higher than the upper end of the conveyor belt 6, and one side of the feeding plate 7 is used to abut against the lower end of the height restriction plate 601.

[0039] Furthermore, it also includes: The unloading plate 8 is disposed on the support frame 1 and located below the support pad 101. On the horizontal plane, the support pad 101 is located between the loading plate 7 and the unloading plate 8.

[0040] During use, the conveyor belt 6 and the feeding plate 7 form an automatic feeding path, enabling automated operation.

[0041] The conveyor belt 6 can be in a forward or backward direction. Multiple tubers are arranged on the conveyor belt 6. A movable push plate 602 can be set above the conveyor belt 6 to complete the loading and unloading.

[0042] After the cutting is completed, the second guide rail 5 rises away from the support pad 101, and is in a through state in the left and right directions. The push plate 602 is initially located on the conveyor belt 6, which hinders the movement of the tubers. The push plate 602 extends and pushes the cut tubers on the support pad 101 to one side of the unloading plate 8 to realize unloading. Then the push plate 602 retracts and exposes the conveyor belt 6. The conveyor belt 6 moves to transport a tuber to the side of the push plate 602. Then the push plate 602 pushes out and pushes the tuber to the middle of the support pad 101. Finally, it returns to the position above the conveyor belt 6 to complete the loading.

[0043] After feeding, the first guide rail 4 and the second guide rail 5 descend, driving the first cutting wire 2 and the second cutting wire 3 to cut into pieces. Simultaneously, the second guide rail 5 presses down on the feeding plate 7, which follows and descends to avoid obstruction. After cutting, the second guide rail 5 rises, and under the elastic force of the reset elastic element 701, the feeding plate 7 rises and resets, becoming roughly flush with the support pad 101, connecting the space between the conveyor belt 6 and the support pad 101. Due to the upper limit of the height limit plate 601, the feeding plate 7, under the large thrust of the reset elastic element 701, rises to the lower side of the height limit. The conveyor belt 6, the height limit plate 601, the feeding plate 7, and the support pad 101 gradually decrease in height in sequence, allowing the tubers to be pushed more smoothly onto the support pad 101, avoiding jamming and damage to the tuber surface.

[0044] The reset elastic element 701 can be a compression spring.

[0045] The feeding plate 8 can be inclined and can be connected to a transport device or a collection device. The tuber transport intervals and single-piece feeding on the conveyor belt 6 are existing technologies.

[0046] It is understood that the present invention has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Furthermore, under the teachings of the present invention, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tuber cutting device for Jerusalem artichoke cultivation, characterized in that, include: A support frame (1) has a support pad (101) at its upper end, and the tuber is located on the support pad (101); The first cutting wire (2) has a plurality of interval arrays of the plurality of first cutting wires (2), and the first cutting wires (2) are raised and lowered above the support pad (101); The second cutting wire (3) has a plurality of interval arrays of the plurality of second cutting wires (3), and the second cutting wires (3) are raised and lowered above the support pad (101). The first cutting wire (2) is located above or below the second cutting wires (3). The projections of the second cutting wires (3) and the first cutting wires (2) are intersecting. After the first cutting wires (2) and the second cutting wires (3) descend, they can cut the support pad (101).

2. The tuber cutting device for Jerusalem artichoke cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The first guide rail (4) is raised and lowered relative to the support pad (101), and has two first guide rails (4) on the front and rear sides of the support pad (101) respectively. The first slider (401) has several of them. Each first guide rail (4) has several first sliders (401) that slide in the left and right direction. The front and rear ends of the first cutting wire (2) are respectively connected to the first sliders (401) on the front and rear sides.

3. The tuber cutting device for Jerusalem artichoke cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that, Of the two sliders connected to the first cutting wire (2), one end of the first cutting wire (2) is fixedly connected to one of the first sliders (401), and the other end of the second cutting wire (3) has a threaded post (201). The threaded post (201) is threadedly connected to the other first slider (401). The threaded post (201) and the first slider (401) are threadedly connected to each other to tension the first cutting wire (2) and to fix the first cutting wire (2) on the first guide rail (4).

4. The tuber cutting device for Jerusalem artichoke cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The second guide rail (5) is raised and lowered relative to the support pad (101). It has two second guide rails (5) on the left and right sides of the support pad (101), and the left and right ends of the second cutting wire (3) are respectively set on the second guide rails (5) on the left and right sides.

5. The tuber cutting device for Jerusalem artichoke cultivation according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: A drive unit (501) is disposed above the support pad (101) for driving the second guide rail (4) to rise and fall.

6. The tuber cutting device for Jerusalem artichoke cultivation according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: A conveyor belt (6) for transporting tubers is provided on one side of the support frame (1), wherein a second guide rail (5) is located between the conveyor belt (6) and the support frame (1), and the upper end of the conveyor belt (6) is not lower than the upper end of the support pad (101); The feeding plate (7) is located between the conveyor belt (6) and the support frame (1) and is raised and lowered. After the feeding plate (7) is raised, it is not lower than the upper end of the support pad (101) and not higher than the upper end of the conveyor belt (6).

7. The tuber cutting device for Jerusalem artichoke cultivation according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second guide rail (5) located above the feed plate (7) descends and presses down on the feed plate (7), and also includes: The reset elastic element (701) acts on the feed plate (7) to provide a supporting force for the feed plate (7) to rise and reset.

8. The tuber cutting device for Jerusalem artichoke cultivation according to claim 7, characterized in that, The upper end of the feeding plate (7) is lower than the upper end of the conveyor belt (6), and also includes: A height limit plate (601) is provided on one side of the conveyor belt (6). The height limit plate (601) is not higher than the upper end of the conveyor belt (6). One side of the feeding plate (7) is used to abut against the lower end of the height limit plate (601).

9. A tuber cutting device for Jerusalem artichoke cultivation according to claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: The feed plate (8) is disposed on the support frame (1) and located below the support pad (101) on the side. On the horizontal plane, the support pad (101) is located between the feed plate (7) and the feed plate (8).

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