Adjustable potato chip cutting machine
By designing an adjustable cutting cylinder and power mechanism in a potato chip cutting machine, combined with a cushioning mechanism, the problems of irreconcilable cutting thickness and unstable cutting quality in the prior art are solved, and efficient and uniform potato chip cutting are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420148582.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-01-22
AI Technical Summary
The existing potato chip cutting machines cannot flexibly adjust the cutting thickness according to market demand, and the cutting quality is unstable.
An adjustable potato slice cutting machine is designed, using a cutting cylinder and a power mechanism to achieve adjustability of the potato slice thickness by controlling the rotation speed of the first cylinder and the third cylinder, and to reduce vibration during the cutting cylinder operation through a cushioning mechanism.
It realizes flexible adjustment of potato slice thickness, improves slice quality and uniformity, while reducing noise level and vibration impact, improving work efficiency and production environment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of cutting tools, and in particular relates to an adjustable potato slice cutting machine. Background Art
[0002] A potato cutter is a device used to cut potatoes and other ingredients into different shapes and sizes. This type of cutter usually uses mechanical cutting or blade cutting to enable potatoes to be cut into slices quickly and efficiently to meet the needs of different cooking or food processing. Potato cutters are widely used in the food industry, catering industry, and food processing plants. In food processing plants, potato cutters are important equipment for large-scale production of potato products. Through this mechanized cutting process, product standardization and production efficiency can be ensured. The cut potato slices can be made into potato chips. The existing potato slice cutters cut potato slices of different thicknesses, the quality does not meet the standards, the efficiency is extremely low, and the thickness of the potato slices cannot be flexibly adjusted according to market needs.
[0003] In summary, the existing potato chip cutting machine has the problem that the cutting thickness cannot be adjusted according to needs and the cutting quality is unstable. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of this, the utility model provides an adjustable potato slice cutter, which can solve the problems of the existing potato slice cutter that the cutting thickness cannot be adjusted according to needs and the cutting quality is unstable.
[0005] The utility model is achieved in this way:
[0006] The utility model provides an adjustable potato chip cutter, which comprises a bracket, a cutting cylinder is arranged inside the bracket, the bracket is fixedly connected to a power mechanism, the bracket is used to provide support for the cutting cylinder, the cutting cylinder is used to perform rotational cutting on potatoes, the power mechanism is used to provide power for the rotation of the cutting cylinder, the cutting cylinder comprises a first cylinder body, a second cylinder body and a third cylinder body, a shock absorbing mechanism is arranged below the bracket, and the shock absorbing mechanism is used to provide shock absorbing.
[0007] The technical effects of an adjustable potato slice cutter provided by the utility model are as follows: by setting a cutting cylinder, the centrifugal force can be used to drive the potatoes to rotate and continuously push the potatoes toward the blade, thereby quickly completing the slicing process and improving work efficiency; by setting a power mechanism, the thickness of the potato slices can be adjusted by controlling the rotation speed of the first cylinder and the third cylinder, and diversified production needs can be met without changing the cutting machine; by setting a shock-absorbing mechanism, the vibration generated during the operation of the cutting cylinder can be effectively reduced, thereby reducing the noise level and improving the working environment. At the same time, the shock-absorbing mechanism can reduce the impact of vibration on potatoes, so that the potatoes can move stably inside the cutting cylinder, thereby improving the quality and uniformity of the slices.
[0008] On the basis of the above technical scheme, an adjustable potato slice cutter of the utility model can also be improved as follows:
[0009] Among them, one end of the first cylinder is fixedly connected to one end of the first rotating shaft, the other end of the first rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the first bearing, the outer ring of the first bearing is fixedly connected to the bracket, one end of the third cylinder is fixedly connected to one end of the second rotating shaft, the other end of the second rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the second bearing, the outer ring of the second bearing is fixedly connected to the bracket, the first cylinder is rotationally connected to the second cylinder through a connecting mechanism, the second cylinder is rotationally connected to the third cylinder through another connecting mechanism, the outer wall of the second cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper end of the auxiliary frame, and the lower end of the auxiliary frame is fixedly connected to the bracket.
[0010] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned improvement scheme is that by providing an auxiliary frame, the position of the second cylinder can be fixed to prevent the second cylinder from collapsing when the potatoes move.
[0011] Furthermore, the connecting mechanism includes a fixing ring and a groove, the fixing ring is provided with a groove, the fixing ring is fixedly connected to one end of the second cylinder, the groove is adapted to the other end of the first cylinder, another fixing ring is fixedly connected to the other end of the second cylinder, and another groove is adapted to the other end of the third cylinder.
[0012] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned improvement scheme is: by setting up a connecting mechanism, the first cylinder, the second cylinder and the third cylinder can be connected into a whole, so that the potatoes rotate evenly inside the cutting cylinder, and the inertia of the centrifugal force of the potatoes is used to slice the potatoes.
[0013] Furthermore, a feed port is provided on the first cylinder, a through hole is provided on the top of the second cylinder, a blade is fixedly connected to one side of the through hole, and a conveyor belt is provided behind the blade.
[0014] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned improvement scheme are as follows: by providing a blade, potatoes can be cut into potato slices of uniform thickness; by providing a conveyor belt, the cut potato slices can be evenly transported to a designated location for subsequent drying services.
[0015] Furthermore, the power mechanism includes a motor, a third rotating shaft, and a third bearing. The motor is fixedly connected to the bracket, one end of the third rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor, the other end of the third rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the third bearing, the outer ring of the third bearing is fixedly connected to the bracket, and a first driven gear and a second driven gear are fixedly connected to the third rotating shaft. The first driven gear is meshed with the first driving gear, and the second driven gear is meshed with the second driving gear. The first driving gear is sleeved on the outside of the first cylinder and fixedly connected to the first cylinder, and the second driving gear is sleeved on the outside of the third cylinder and fixedly connected to the third cylinder.
[0016] Furthermore, the shock-absorbing mechanism includes a base, a slide groove and a slide plate. The slide groove is arranged inside the base, the slide plate is arranged inside the slide groove, the slide plate is adapted to the slide groove, a slide rod is fixedly connected under the slide plate, the slide rod is slidably connected to the damping cylinder, the damping cylinder is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the base, and the number of the slide rods and the damping cylinder are four each and are evenly distributed on the four corners of the slide plate.
[0017] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned improvement scheme is: by setting up the damping cylinder, the kinetic energy can be converted into heat energy of the medium inside the damping cylinder for consumption by utilizing the principle of energy conversion, thereby reducing the descending speed and vibration amplitude of the sliding rod, thereby playing a role in shock absorption and buffering.
[0018] Furthermore, a connecting rod is fixedly connected between the left and right damping cylinders, a spring is sleeved on the connecting rod, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the damping cylinder, the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to a second fixed block, the second fixed block is rotationally connected to one end of the connecting rod through a pin shaft, the other end of the connecting rod is rotationally connected to the first fixed block through another pin shaft, and the first fixed block is fixedly connected to the slide plate.
[0019] Furthermore, a support leg is fixedly connected below the bracket, and the support leg is fixedly connected to the upper top surface of the skateboard.
[0020] Furthermore, the first fixing block is rotatably connected to the two connecting rods.
[0021] Furthermore, the connecting rod passes through the second fixing block and is slidably connected to the second fixing block.
[0022] Compared with the prior art, the adjustable potato slice cutter provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects: by setting a cutting cylinder, the centrifugal force can be used to drive the potatoes to rotate and continuously push the potatoes toward the blades, thereby quickly completing the slicing process and improving work efficiency; by setting a power mechanism, the thickness of the potato slices can be adjusted by controlling the rotation speed of the first cylinder and the third cylinder, and diversified production needs can be met without changing the cutter; by setting a shock-absorbing mechanism, the vibration generated during the operation of the cutting cylinder can be effectively reduced, thereby reducing the noise level and improving the working environment. At the same time, the shock-absorbing mechanism can reduce the impact of vibration on potatoes, so that the potatoes can move stably inside the cutting cylinder, thereby improving the quality and uniformity of the slices. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments of the utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.
[0024] Figure 1 is a front view of an adjustable potato chip cutter;
[0025] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a second cylinder of an adjustable potato chip cutting machine;
[0026] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a connecting mechanism of an adjustable potato chip cutting machine;
[0027] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:
[0028] 10. bracket; 11. cutting cylinder; 111. first cylinder; 112. second cylinder; 113. third cylinder; 114. through hole; 12. blade; 13. conveyor belt; 14. first bearing; 15. second bearing; 16. first rotating shaft; 17. second rotating shaft; 18. power mechanism; 181. motor; 182. third rotating shaft; 183. third bearing; 184. first driven gear; 185. second driven gear; 186. First driving gear; 187. Second driving gear; 19. Feed inlet; 20. Support leg; 21. Shock-absorbing mechanism; 210. Base; 211. Slide groove; 212. Slide plate; 213. Slide bar; 214. Damping cylinder; 215. First fixed block; 216. Connecting rod; 217. Second fixed block; 218. Connecting rod; 219. Spring; 22. Connecting mechanism; 221. Fixed ring; 222. Groove; 23. Auxiliary frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the implementation mode of the present invention clearer, the technical solution in the implementation mode of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the implementation mode of the present invention.
[0030] like Figure 1-3 As shown, an embodiment of an adjustable potato chip cutter provided by the utility model, in this embodiment, includes a bracket 10, a cutting cylinder 11 is arranged inside the bracket 10, the bracket 10 is fixedly connected to a power mechanism 18, the bracket 10 is used to provide support for the cutting cylinder 11, the cutting cylinder 11 is used to perform rotational cutting on potatoes, the power mechanism 18 is used to provide power for the rotation of the cutting cylinder 11, the cutting cylinder 11 includes a first cylinder body 111, a second cylinder body 112 and a third cylinder body 113, a damping mechanism 21 is arranged below the bracket 10, and the damping mechanism 21 is used to provide damping.
[0031] When in use, whole potatoes are put into the cutting cylinder 11 from the feed port 19, a lid is put on the feed port 19 to block the feed port 19, the motor 181 is started to drive the third rotating shaft 182 to rotate, the third rotating shaft 182 drives the first driven gear 184 and the second driven gear 185 to rotate, the first driven gear 184 and the second driven gear 185 drive the first driving gear 186 and the second driving gear 187 to rotate in the opposite direction, the first driving gear 186 and the second driving gear 187 respectively drive the first cylinder 111 and the third cylinder 113 to rotate inside the groove 222, and the potatoes rotate under the action of centrifugal force; when the potatoes pass through the second cylinder 112, they continue to rotate along the previous path under the influence of the inertia of the centrifugal force, and when the potatoes pass through the blade 12, they are cut into thin slices, and the potato slices are conveyed to the next processing point by the conveyor belt 13. After the cutting cylinder 11 is rotated, the potatoes inside it are continuously thinned, and the potatoes are evenly filled in the cutting cylinder 11.
[0032] When shock absorption is needed, the vibration of the cutting cylinder 11 is effectively transmitted to the bracket 10 and the leg 20, and the leg 20 tends to move downward. The leg 20 drives the slide plate 212 to move downward, and the slide plate 212 moves inside the slide groove 211. The slide plate 212 drives the slide bar 213 to move downward, and the slide bar 213 slides inside the damping cylinder 214. The damping cylinder 214 converts kinetic energy into heat energy and consumes it; the slide plate 212 drives the first fixed block 215 to move downward and drives the connecting rod 216 to rotate, and the connecting rod 216 prompts the second fixed block 217 to slide in the direction close to the damping cylinder 214, and the spring 219 is compressed to convert the kinetic energy into elastic potential energy.
[0033] Among them, in the above technical scheme, one end of the first cylinder 111 is fixedly connected to one end of the first rotating shaft 16, the other end of the first rotating shaft 16 is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the first bearing 14, the outer ring of the first bearing 14 is fixedly connected to the bracket 10, one end of the third cylinder 113 is fixedly connected to one end of the second rotating shaft 17, the other end of the second rotating shaft 17 is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the second bearing 15, the outer ring of the second bearing 15 is fixedly connected to the bracket 10, the first cylinder 111 and the second cylinder 112 are rotationally connected through a connecting mechanism 22, the second cylinder 112 and the third cylinder 113 are rotationally connected through another connecting mechanism 22, the outer wall of the second cylinder 112 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the auxiliary frame 23, and the lower end of the auxiliary frame 23 is fixedly connected to the bracket 10.
[0034] When in use, the potatoes rotate and roll around the inner wall of the cutting cylinder 11, and the potatoes can be evenly cut by contacting the blade 12.
[0035] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the connecting mechanism 22 includes a fixing ring 221 and a groove 222. The fixing ring 221 is provided with the groove 222. The fixing ring 221 is fixedly connected to one end of the second cylinder 112. The groove 222 is adapted to the other end of the first cylinder 111. Another fixing ring 221 is fixedly connected to the other end of the second cylinder 112. Another groove 222 is adapted to the other end of the third cylinder 113.
[0036] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, a feed port 19 is provided on the first cylinder 111 , a through hole 114 is provided on the top of the second cylinder 112 , a blade 12 is fixedly connected to one side of the through hole 114 , and a conveyor belt 13 is provided behind the blade 12 .
[0037] The conveyor belt 13 is connected to an external power source.
[0038] Further, in the above technical solution, the power mechanism 18 includes a motor 181, a third rotating shaft 182, and a third bearing 183. The motor 181 is fixedly connected to the bracket 10, one end of the third rotating shaft 182 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 181, the other end of the third rotating shaft 182 is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the third bearing 183, the outer ring of the third bearing 183 is fixedly connected to the bracket 10, and the third rotating shaft 182 is fixedly connected with a first driven gear 184 and a second driven gear 185. The first driven gear 184 is meshed with the first driving gear 186, and the second driven gear 185 is meshed with the second driving gear 187. The first driving gear 186 is sleeved on the outside of the first cylinder 111 and fixedly connected to the first cylinder 111, and the second driving gear 187 is sleeved on the outside of the third cylinder 113 and fixedly connected to the third cylinder 113.
[0039] When the thickness of the cut potato slices is to be adjusted, it can be achieved by adjusting the rotation speed of the first driven gear 184 and the second driven gear 185. When the rotation speed becomes faster, the centrifugal force on the potato will become larger, causing the potato to be strongly pushed toward the blade 12 and rub against the blade 12 faster. As the force of contact between the potato and the blade 12 increases, the force area of the contact point may decrease. A greater force is concentrated on a smaller contact surface, increasing the stress per unit area. This makes it easier for the potato to deform on the blade 12, resulting in thinner slices.
[0040] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the shock absorbing mechanism 21 includes a base 210, a slide groove 211 and a slide plate 212. The base 210 is provided with a slide groove 211, the slide groove 211 is provided with a slide plate 212, the slide plate 212 is adapted to the slide groove 211, a slide rod 213 is fixedly connected under the slide plate 212, the slide rod 213 is slidably connected to the damping cylinder 214, the damping cylinder 214 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the base 210, and the number of the slide rods 213 and the damping cylinder 214 are both four and are evenly distributed on the four corners of the slide plate 212.
[0041] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, a connecting rod 218 is fixedly connected between the left and right damping cylinders 214, and a spring 219 is sleeved on the connecting rod 218. One end of the spring 219 is fixedly connected to the damping cylinder 214, and the other end of the spring 219 is fixedly connected to a second fixed block 217. The second fixed block 217 is rotationally connected to one end of the connecting rod 216 through a pin shaft, and the other end of the connecting rod 216 is rotationally connected to the first fixed block 215 through another pin shaft, and the first fixed block 215 is fixedly connected to the slide plate 212.
[0042] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, a support leg 20 is fixedly connected below the bracket 10 , and the support leg 20 is fixedly connected to the upper top surface of the slide plate 212 .
[0043] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, two connecting rods 216 are rotatably connected to the first fixing block 215 .
[0044] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the connecting rod 218 passes through the second fixing block 217 and is slidably connected to the second fixing block 217 .
[0045] Specifically, the principle of the utility model is: when in use, put the whole potato into the cutting cylinder 11 from the feed port 19, cover the feed port 19 with a lid to block the feed port 19, start the motor 181 to drive the third rotating shaft 182 to rotate, the third rotating shaft 182 drives the first driven gear 184 and the second driven gear 185 to rotate, the first driven gear 184 and the second driven gear 185 drive the first driving gear 186 and the second driving gear 187 to rotate in the opposite direction, the first driving gear 186 and the second driving gear 187 respectively drive the first cylinder 111 and the third cylinder 113 to rotate inside the groove 222, and the potato rotates under the action of centrifugal force; when the potato passes through the second cylinder 112, it continues to rotate along the previous path under the influence of the inertia of the centrifugal force, and when the potato passes through the blade 12, it is cut into thin slices, and the potato slices are conveyed to the next processing point by the conveyor belt 13. After the cutting cylinder 11 is rotated, the potatoes inside it are continuously thinned, and the potatoes are evenly filled in the cutting cylinder 11.
Claims
1. An adjustable potato chip cutting machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a support (10), wherein a cutting cylinder (11) is arranged inside the support (10), the support (10) is fixedly connected to a power mechanism (18), the support (10) is used to provide support for the cutting cylinder (11), the cutting cylinder (11) is used to perform rotary cutting on potatoes, the power mechanism (18) is used to provide power for the rotation of the cutting cylinder (11), the cutting cylinder (11) comprises a first cylinder body (111), a second cylinder body (112) and a third cylinder body (113), and a shock absorbing mechanism (21) is arranged below the support (10), and the shock absorbing mechanism (21) is used to provide shock absorbing.
2. The adjustable potato chip cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the first cylinder (111) is fixedly connected to one end of the first rotating shaft (16), the other end of the first rotating shaft (16) is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the first bearing (14), the outer ring of the first bearing (14) is fixedly connected to the bracket (10), one end of the third cylinder (113) is fixedly connected to one end of the second rotating shaft (17), the other end of the second rotating shaft (17) is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the second bearing (15), the outer ring of the second bearing (15) is fixedly connected to the bracket (10), the first cylinder (111) and the second cylinder (112) are rotationally connected via a connecting mechanism (22), the second cylinder (112) and the third cylinder (113) are rotationally connected via another connecting mechanism (22), the outer wall of the second cylinder (112) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the auxiliary frame (23), and the lower end of the auxiliary frame (23) is fixedly connected to the bracket (10).
3. The adjustable potato chip cutter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism (22) comprises a fixing ring (221) and a groove (222); the fixing ring (221) is provided with a groove (222); the fixing ring (221) is fixedly connected to one end of the second cylinder (112); the groove (222) is matched with the other end of the first cylinder (111); another fixing ring (221) is fixedly connected to the other end of the second cylinder (112); another groove (222) is matched with the other end of the third cylinder (113).
4. The adjustable potato chip cutter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first cylinder (111) is provided with a feed port (19), the top of the second cylinder (112) is provided with a through hole (114), a blade (12) is fixedly connected to one side of the through hole (114), and a conveyor belt (13) is provided behind the blade (12).
5. The adjustable potato chip cutter according to claim 4, characterized in that: The power mechanism (18) comprises a motor (181), a third rotating shaft (182), and a third bearing (183); the motor (181) is fixedly connected to the bracket (10); one end of the third rotating shaft (182) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (181); the other end of the third rotating shaft (182) is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the third bearing (183); the outer ring of the third bearing (183) is fixedly connected to the bracket (10); and the third rotating shaft (182) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (181). A first driven gear (184) and a second driven gear (185) are provided. The first driven gear (184) is meshed with a first driving gear (186), and the second driven gear (185) is meshed with a second driving gear (187). The first driving gear (186) is sleeved on the outside of the first cylinder (111) and is fixedly connected to the first cylinder (111), and the second driving gear (187) is sleeved on the outside of the third cylinder (113) and is fixedly connected to the third cylinder (113).
6. The adjustable potato chip cutter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shock absorbing mechanism (21) comprises a base (210), a slide groove (211) and a slide plate (212); the slide groove (211) is arranged inside the base (210); the slide plate (212) is arranged inside the slide groove (211); the slide plate (212) is adapted to the slide groove (211); a slide rod (213) is fixedly connected below the slide plate (212); the slide rod (213) is slidably connected to a damping cylinder (214); the damping cylinder (214) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the base (210); the number of the slide rod (213) and the number of the damping cylinder (214) are both four and are evenly distributed on the four corners of the slide plate (212).
7. The adjustable potato chip cutter according to claim 6, characterized in that: A connecting rod (218) is fixedly connected between the left and right damping cylinders (214), and a spring (219) is sleeved on the connecting rod (218). One end of the spring (219) is fixedly connected to the damping cylinder (214), and the other end of the spring (219) is fixedly connected to a second fixed block (217). The second fixed block (217) is rotationally connected to one end of a connecting rod (216) via a pin shaft, and the other end of the connecting rod (216) is rotationally connected to a first fixed block (215) via another pin shaft. The first fixed block (215) is fixedly connected to the slide plate (212).
8. The adjustable potato chip cutter according to claim 7, characterized in that: A support leg (20) is fixedly connected below the bracket (10), and the support leg (20) is fixedly connected to the upper top surface of the slide plate (212).
9. The adjustable potato chip cutter according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first fixed block (215) is rotatably connected to the two connecting rods (216).
10. The adjustable potato chip cutter according to claim 9, characterized in that: The connecting rod (218) passes through the second fixing block (217) and is slidably connected to the second fixing block (217).