Chopper mixer with cleaning function

By designing a chopper with cleaning function and equipped with an automated cleaning device, the existing chopper cleaning process is solved, and the work efficiency and cleaning effect are improved.

CN222486005UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18QINGDAO ZHONGLU HONGDA PET FOOD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421309485.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-07
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-07

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Technical Problem

After the existing chopper is completed, the cleaning process is cumbersome, time-consuming and labor-intensive, and reduces work efficiency.

Method used

A chopper with cleaning function is designed, equipped with cleaning devices, including a water pumping mechanism, cleaning components and mobile components, reducing manual operations through an automated cleaning process and improving cleaning efficiency.

Benefits of technology

Through the automated cleaning process, the workload of staff is significantly reduced, the work efficiency is improved, and the pollution to the surrounding environment is reduced.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of food processing equipment, in particular to a chopper mixer with a cleaning function. The console is arranged on the side, away from the ground, of the box body; the chopping and mixing pot is mounted on the side, away from the ground, of the box body; the connecting rod is mounted on the side, close to the chopping and mixing pot, of the console; the cutter is rotationally connected to the end, away from the console, of the connecting rod and used for cutting food; the machine body drives the chopping and mixing pot and the cutter to operate, and the cleaning device is used for cleaning the chopping and mixing pot and the cutter and comprises a water pumping mechanism arranged in the box body, a cleaning assembly connected with the water pumping mechanism and used for cleaning the chopping and mixing pot and the cutter and a moving assembly used for driving the cleaning assembly to move. The cleaning assembly comprises a water spraying brush head used for cleaning the cutter and a cleaning plate used for cleaning the chopping and mixing pot. The chopping and mixing pot has the effects that workers can conveniently clean the chopping and mixing pot in time after use is completed, and the working efficiency is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of food processing equipment, and in particular to a chopping machine with a cleaning function. Background Art

[0002] The chopper is a key equipment in the meat production process. The chopper uses a high-speed rotating chopper to chop meat and auxiliary materials into a fine paste. At the same time, it can mix other auxiliary materials and water and meat fillings evenly. The chopper speed, pot speed and the gap between the rotating pots are combined to achieve the best combination, so that the chopped products have good fineness, low temperature rise and short chopping time. In particular, due to the emulsification treatment, the fineness and elasticity of sausage products are greatly enhanced, which maximizes the emulsification effect, elasticity and fineness of meat products. At present, after using the chopper to process food, the staff pours water into the chopping pot and then cleans the chopping pot manually, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and reduces work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to facilitate the staff to clean the chopping pot in time after use and improve work efficiency, the present application provides a chopping machine with a cleaning function.

[0004] The present application provides a chopping machine with a cleaning function

[0005] The following technical solutions are adopted:

[0006] A chopping machine with a cleaning function comprises a box body, a control console arranged on a side of the box body away from the ground, a chopping pot installed on a side of the box body away from the ground, a connecting rod installed on a side of the control console close to the chopping pot, a cutter for cutting food rotatably connected to an end of the connecting rod away from the control console, a body driving the chopping pot and the cutter to operate, and a cleaning device for cleaning the chopping pot and the cutter, the cleaning device comprising a pumping mechanism arranged inside the box body, a cleaning component connected to the pumping mechanism for cleaning the chopping pot and the cutter, and a moving component for driving the cleaning member to move, the cleaning component comprising a water spray brush head for cleaning the cutter and a washing plate for cleaning the chopping pot.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, when in use, the staff operates the pumping mechanism to rinse the chopping pot and the cutting knife, operates the moving component to move the cleaning plate and the water spray brush head to the appropriate position, starts the machine body to rotate the chopping pot and the cutting knife, thereby rinsing the chopping pot and the cutting knife. The process automation reduces the workload of the staff, thereby improving the work efficiency of the staff.

[0008] Optionally, the chopping pot includes a pot body mounted on the box body, a chopping cover hinged on one side of the pot body, and a protective cover hinged on the chopping cover, the chopping cover and the protective cover are both semicircular, and the straight edges of the protective cover are hinged to the straight edges of the protective cover.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, when in use, the staff moves the protective cover to the same plane as the chopping and mixing cover, thereby closing the opening of the pot body and reducing the possibility of sewage splashing out of the pot body.

[0010] Optionally, the pumping mechanism includes a water tank arranged in the box body, a water pump installed in the box body, a water inlet pipe installed on the water pump, a water supply pipe installed on the water pump, and a bellows installed on the end of the water supply pipe away from the water pump.

[0011] Optionally, the moving component includes a support plate fixedly connected to the side of the box away from the ground, a connecting plate rotatably connected to the support plate on the side away from the box, a pushing cylinder fixedly connected to the connecting plate on the side away from the box, and a mounting block fixedly connected to the end of the pushing cylinder piston rod, the pushing cylinder piston rod passes through the connecting plate, and the cleaning component is mounted on the mounting block.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, when in use, the staff rotates the connecting plate until the length direction of the connecting plate is parallel to the length direction of the box body, starts the pushing cylinder, and the mounting block moves downward under the drive of the pushing cylinder piston rod, so that the cleaning assembly moves toward the pot body.

[0013] Optionally, the cleaning assembly also includes a connecting pipe installed in the mounting block, the connecting pipe is perpendicular to the support plate, the mounting block is provided with a fixing hole for the connecting pipe to pass through, the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the bellows at one end close to the support plate, the cleaning plate is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe close to the side of the box body, and the cleaning plate is connected to the connecting pipe at the center of the circle.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, when in use, the staff starts the water pump, and the water in the water tank can reach the cleaning plate and the water spray brush head through the connecting pipe to achieve cleaning of the pot body and the cutter.

[0015] Optionally, the cleaning plate is configured to be semicircular, the arcuate edge of the cleaning plate is located close to the side of the box body, a plurality of water grooves are provided inside the cleaning plate, and the plurality of water grooves are fan-shaped and radiate toward the arcuate edge of the cleaning plate starting from the center of the cleaning plate.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, when in use, the water flow is scattered onto the inner wall of the pot body through the water trough to wash the inner wall of the pot body.

[0017] Optionally, a brush is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped edge of the cleaning plate.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, when in use, the brush abuts against the inner wall of the pot body, thereby scrubbing the pot body and improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0019] Optionally, the water spray brush head includes a water spray box fixedly connected to the end of the connecting pipe away from the support plate and bristles fixedly connected to the side of the water spray box away from the support plate, and a water spray hole is opened on the side of the water spray box close to the cutter.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, when in use, water flows through the connecting pipe and is sprayed from the water spray hole onto the cutter, and the bristles clean the side wall of the cutter, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0021] Optionally, a drain port is provided on the side wall of the pot body, a drain pipe is installed on the outer wall of the pot body, the drain pipe is connected to the drain port, and a valve is provided on the drain pipe near the drain port.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, when in use, the staff opens the valve and the sewage in the pot body flows out from the sewage pipe, which reduces the workload of the staff and improves the cleaning efficiency.

[0023] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0024] 1. The present application provides a cleaning device, a cleaning plate and a water spray brush head, so that the staff can clean the pot body and the cutting knife more conveniently. By providing a moving component, when the chopping pot is working, the staff can operate the moving component to move the cleaning device out of the chopping pot. When the chopping pot needs to be cleaned, the staff can operate the moving component to move the cleaning device back into the chopping pot, so that the cleaning device will not affect the normal operation of the chopping pot.

[0025] 2. The present application sets a protective cover made of transparent acrylic material. When the chopping pot is working, the protective cover can reduce the possibility of food flying out of the pot body, and the staff can observe the processing of food raw materials in time. When the staff cleans the chopping pot, the protective cover can reduce the possibility of sewage splashing out of the pot body, thereby reducing the impact on the surrounding environment;

[0026] 3. This application sets up a sewage outlet and a sewage pipe, so that after the staff finishes cleaning the pot body, they can open the valve and discharge the sewage in the pot body through the sewage pipe, making it more convenient for the staff to clean the chopping pot. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application.

[0028] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the hidden protective cover structure of this application.

[0029] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the local structure of this application.

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram at point A in the middle.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals: 1. housing; 2. control console; 21. connecting rod; 22. cutting knife; 3. chopping pot; 31. pot body; 32. chopping cover; 33. protective cover; 34. handle; 4. cleaning device; 41. pumping mechanism; 411. water tank; 412. water pump; 413. water inlet pipe; 414. water delivery pipe; 415. bellows; 416. connecting block; 42. cleaning assembly; 421. cleaning plate ; 4211, brush; 422, water trough; 423, connecting pipe; 424, fixing hole; 425, water spray brush head; 4251, water spray box; 4252, bristles; 4253, water spray hole; 426, sewage outlet; 427, sewage pipe; 428, valve; 43, moving component; 431, support plate; 432, connecting plate; 433, screw; 434, push cylinder; 435, mounting block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following is combined with Figure 1-4 This application is described in further detail.

[0033] The present application embodiment discloses a chopping machine with a cleaning function. Figure 1 and Figure 2 A chopping machine with a cleaning function comprises a box body 1 placed on the ground, a control console 2 arranged on the side of the box body 1 away from the ground, a chopping pot 3 installed on the side of the box body 1 away from the ground, a connecting rod 21 installed on the side of the control console 2 close to the chopping pot 3, a cutting knife 22 rotatably connected to the end of the connecting rod 21 away from the control console 2, and a cleaning device 4 for cleaning the chopping pot 3, wherein the cutting knife 22 and the connecting rod 21 are the same as those in the prior art.

[0034] The cleaning device 4 includes a pumping mechanism 41 disposed inside the housing 1 , a cleaning component 42 connected to the pumping mechanism 41 for cleaning the chopping pot 3 , and a moving component 43 for driving the cleaning component to move.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3The cleaning component 42 includes a cleaning plate 421 for cleaning the chopping pot 3. The cleaning plate 421 is set in a semicircular shape, and the arc edge of the cleaning plate 421 faces the chopping pot 3. A plurality of water grooves 422 are provided inside the cleaning plate 421. These water grooves 422 are fan-shaped and radiate toward the arc edge of the cleaning plate 421 with the center of the cleaning plate 421 as the starting point.

[0036] During use, after using the chopping pot with a cleaning function in the present application, the staff removes the processed food in the chopping pot 3, operates the pumping mechanism 41 to transport water to the center of the cleaning plate 421, and the water flows through the water groove 422 in the cleaning plate 421 and scatters into the chopping pot 3. The staff starts the chopping pot 3, and the chopping pot 3 rotates, so that the cleaning plate 421 cleans the chopping pot 3.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 The pumping mechanism 41 includes a water tank 411 disposed in the box body 1, a water pump 412 installed in the box body 1, a water inlet pipe 413 installed on the water pump 412, a water delivery pipe 414 installed on the water pump 412, and a bellows 415 installed at one end of the water delivery pipe 414 away from the water pump 412. The other end of the water inlet pipe 413 extends into the water tank 411, and a connecting hole for the water delivery pipe 414 to pass through is opened on the side of the box body 1 away from the ground, and the water delivery pipe 414 is vertically arranged to the side of the box body 1 away from the ground.

[0038] In order to enhance the stability of the water pipe 414 , a connection block 416 is fixed on the inner wall of the box body 1 , and the connection block 416 is provided with a connection hole for the water pipe 414 to pass through.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The moving component 43 includes a support plate 431 fixedly connected to the side of the box body 1 away from the ground, a connecting plate 432 rotatably connected to the support plate 431 on the side away from the box body 1, a screw 433 used to connect the support plate 431 and the connecting plate 432, a pushing cylinder 434 fixedly connected to the side of the connecting plate 432 away from the box body 1, and a mounting block 435 fixedly connected to the end of the piston rod of the pushing cylinder 434. The support plate 431 on the side away from the box body 1 and the connecting plate 432 are both provided with jacks for inserting the screws 433. The piston rod of the pushing cylinder 434 is penetrated by the connecting plate 432. The support plate 431 is provided with a mounting hole for the bellows 415 to pass through. The end of the piston rod of the pushing cylinder 434 is located near the end of the mounting block 435. The cleaning component 42 is mounted on the mounting block 435.

[0040] During use, when the staff needs to clean the chopping pot 3, the staff rotates the connecting plate 432 until the side wall of the connecting plate 432 is parallel to the side wall of the box body 1, so that the cleaning component 42 installed on the mounting block 435 moves to the side of the pot body 31 away from the ground, and the staff starts the pushing cylinder 434. Driven by the piston rod of the pushing cylinder 434, the cleaning component 42 moves into the pot body 31, and starts the water pump 412. The water in the water tank 411 is connected to the cleaning component 42 through the water pipe 414 and the bellows 415, and the cleaning component 42 is operated to clean the pot body 31.

[0041] The cleaning assembly 42 also includes a connecting tube 423 installed in the mounting block 435. The length direction of the connecting tube 423 is perpendicular to the length direction of the support plate 431. The mounting block 435 is provided with a fixing hole 424 for the connecting tube 423 to pass through. The connecting tube 423 is fixedly connected to the bellows 415 at one end close to the support plate 431. The cleaning plate 421 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting tube 423 close to the box body 1, and the center of the cleaning plate 421 is connected to the connecting tube 423.

[0042] When in use, the staff starts the water pump 412, and the water in the water tank 411 reaches the connecting pipe 423 through the water pipe 414 and the bellows 415, and reaches the water trough 422 through the connection between the cleaning plate 421 and the connecting pipe 423, and finally is sprayed into the pot body 31 from each water trough 422 to clean the pot body 31.

[0043] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In order to make the cleaning plate 421 have a better cleaning effect on the inner wall of the pot body 31, a brush 4211 is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped side wall of the cleaning plate 421. When in use, the cleaning plate 421 can brush the inner wall of the pot body 31 while spraying water to the inner wall of the pot body 31.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 In order to reduce the possibility of water in the chopping pot 3 splashing out of the chopping pot 3 when cleaning the chopping pot 3, the chopping pot 3 includes a pot body 31 mounted on the casing 1, a chopping cover 32 hinged on one side of the pot body 31, and a protective cover 33 hinged on the chopping cover 32. The chopping cover 32 and the protective cover 33 are both semicircular, and the chopping cover 32 and the protective cover 33 have the same diameter. The straight edge of the chopping cover 32 is hinged to the straight edge of the protective cover 33, and the hinge point is located on the side of the chopping cover 32 away from the casing 1. When the straight edge of the chopping cover 32 and the straight edge of the protective cover 33 are abutted, that is, the chopping cover 32 and the protective cover 33 are located in the same plane, the circular cover formed by the chopping cover 32 and the protective cover 33 covers the opening of the pot body 31, that is, the pot body 31 is closed, and a mounting groove for the connecting pipe 423 to pass through is provided on the side of the protective cover 33 close to the supporting plate 431.

[0045] During use, when the staff uses the chopping pot 3 to process food, the staff buckles the protective cover 33 on the pot body 31, so that the protective cover 33 and the chopping cover 32 are in the same plane, closes the opening of the pot body 31, and reduces the possibility of food flying out of the pot body 31 and scattering to the outside during the processing; when the food processing is completed, the staff operates the cleaning device 4 to clean the pot body 31, and when the water flow in the pot body 31 flies out, it is blocked by the protective cover 33 and the chopping cover 32, thereby reducing the sewage pollution of the working environment during the cleaning process of the pot body 31 by the cleaning device 4.

[0046] In order to facilitate the staff to open and close the protective cover 33 and the chopping cover 32 and to facilitate the staff to operate, handles 34 are provided on the side of the chopping cover 32 away from the box body 1 and on the side of the protective cover 33 away from the box body 1.

[0047] In order to facilitate the staff to observe the food in the pot body 31 or the cleaning of the pot body 31 during use, the protective cover 33 is made of transparent acrylic material.

[0048] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In order to clean the cutter 22 while cleaning the pot body 31 and reduce the workload of the staff, the cleaning component 42 also includes a water spray brush head 425 arranged at one end of the connecting pipe 423 away from the support plate 431.

[0049] The water spray brush head 425 includes a water spray box 4251 fixedly connected to the end of the connecting pipe 423 away from the support plate 431 and bristles 4252 fixedly connected to the side of the water spray box 4251 away from the support plate 431. The longitudinal section of the water spray box 4251 is circular, and a plurality of water spray holes 4253 are spaced circumferentially along the axis of the water spray box 4251 on the side of the water spray box 4251 away from the connecting pipe 423. When the connecting plate 432 rotates to be parallel to the length direction of the connecting plate 432 and the box body 1, the staff operates to push the cylinder 434 so that the mounting block 435 drives the connecting pipe 423 to move to a suitable position toward the ground, and the end of the bristle 4252 abuts against the cutter 22.

[0050] When in use, the staff adjusts the connecting plate 432 and the pushing cylinder 434 so that the bristles 4252 abut against the cutter 22, starts the water pump 412, and the water in the water tank 411 is sprayed onto the cutter 22 from the water spray hole 4253 through the connecting pipe 423. The staff operates the cutter 22 to rotate the cutter 22, thereby cleaning the cutter 22.

[0051] Reference Figure 1In order to facilitate the staff to discharge the sewage after cleaning the pot body 31, a sewage outlet 426 is opened on the side wall of the pot body 31. The sewage outlet 426 is located at a position of the pot body 31 close to the box body 1. A sewage pipe 427 is installed on the outer wall of the pot body 31. The sewage pipe 427 is connected to the sewage outlet 426. A valve 428 is provided on the sewage pipe 427 near the sewage outlet 426.

[0052] When in use, the staff moves the sewage pipe 427 to a sewage tank or other sewage collection and treatment location, opens the valve 428, and the sewage in the pot body 31 flows out from the sewage outlet 426.

[0053] The implementation principle of a chopping machine with a cleaning function in the embodiment of the present application is as follows: when in use, the staff rotates the connecting plate 432 to a horizontal position, starts the pushing cylinder 434, so that the cleaning plate 421 moves downward until the end of the brush 4211 abuts against the inner wall of the pot body 31, the staff closes the protective cover 33, starts the water pump 412 and the machine body, the pot body 31 and the cutter 22 rotate, the water in the water tank 411 flows out from the cleaning plate 421 and the water spray brush head 425, the brush 4211 installed on the cleaning plate 421 cleans the inner wall of the pot body 31, and the bristles 4252 installed on the side wall of the water spray box 4251 clean the cutter 22, after the cleaning is completed, the staff opens the valve 428, and the sewage in the pot body 31 flows out from the sewage pipe 427.

[0054] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A chopping machine with a cleaning function, characterized in that: The invention comprises a box (1), a control console (2) arranged on a side of the box (1) away from the ground, a chopping pot (3) installed on a side of the box (1) away from the ground, a connecting rod (21) installed on a side of the control console (2) close to the chopping pot (3), a cutting knife (22) rotatably connected to an end of the connecting rod (21) away from the control console (2) for cutting food, a body for driving the chopping pot (3) and the cutting knife (22) to operate, and a device for cleaning the chopping pot (3) and the cutting knife (22). A cleaning device (4) is provided, the cleaning device (4) comprising a pumping mechanism (41) arranged inside the housing (1), a cleaning component (42) connected to the pumping mechanism (41) for cleaning the chopping pot (3) and the cutting knife (22), and a moving component (43) for driving the cleaning component (42) to move, the cleaning component (42) comprising a water spraying brush head (425) for cleaning the cutting knife (22) and a cleaning plate (421) for cleaning the chopping pot (3).

2. The chopping machine with cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chopping pot (3) comprises a pot body (31) mounted on the box body (1), a chopping cover (32) hinged to one side of the pot body (31), and a protective cover (33) hinged to the chopping cover (32); the chopping cover (32) and the protective cover (33) are both semicircular, and the straight edges of the protective cover (33) are hinged to the straight edges of the protective cover (33).

3. The chopping machine with cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water pumping mechanism (41) comprises a water tank (411) arranged in the box body (1), a water pump (412) installed in the box body (1), a water inlet pipe (413) installed on the water pump (412), a water delivery pipe (414) installed on the water pump (412), and a bellows (415) installed at one end of the water delivery pipe (414) away from the water pump (412).

4. The chopping machine with cleaning function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The moving assembly (43) comprises a support plate (431) fixedly connected to a side of the box (1) away from the ground, a connecting plate (432) rotatably connected to the support plate (431) on a side away from the box (1), a pushing cylinder (434) fixedly connected to a side of the connecting plate (432) away from the box (1), and a mounting block (435) fixedly connected to the end of the piston rod of the pushing cylinder (434), the piston rod of the pushing cylinder (434) passes through the connecting plate (432), and the cleaning assembly (42) is mounted on the mounting block (435).

5. The chopping machine with cleaning function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly (42) further comprises a connecting pipe (423) installed in the mounting block (435), the connecting pipe (423) being perpendicular to the supporting plate (431), the mounting block (435) being provided with a fixing hole (424) for the connecting pipe (423) to pass through, the connecting pipe (423) being fixedly connected to the bellows (415) at one end close to the supporting plate (431), the cleaning plate (421) being fixedly connected to a side of the connecting pipe (423) close to the box body (1), and the center of the cleaning plate (421) being connected to the connecting pipe (423).

6. The chopping machine with cleaning function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cleaning plate (421) is configured in a semicircular shape, the arcuate edge of the cleaning plate (421) is located on a side close to the box body (1), a plurality of water channels (422) are provided inside the cleaning plate (421), and the plurality of water channels (422) are fan-shaped and radiate toward the arcuate edge of the cleaning plate (421) starting from the center of the cleaning plate (421).

7. The chopping machine with cleaning function according to claim 6, characterized in that: A brush (4211) is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped edge of the cleaning plate (421).

8. The chopping machine with cleaning function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water spray brush head (425) comprises a water spray box (4251) fixedly connected to the end of the connecting pipe (423) away from the support plate (431) and bristles (4252) fixedly connected to the side of the water spray box (4251) away from the support plate (431), and a water spray hole (4253) is provided on the side of the water spray box (4251) close to the cutting knife (22).

9. The chopping machine with cleaning function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side wall of the pot body (31) is provided with a sewage outlet (426), the outer wall of the pot body (31) is provided with a sewage pipe (427), the sewage pipe (427) is connected with the sewage outlet (426), and a valve (428) is provided on the sewage pipe (427) near the sewage outlet (426).