Large opening device for macadamia nuts

By designing a large macadamia nut opening device with clamping and cutting components, the problem of efficient opening of existing devices is solved, and efficient meat removal and stable clamping effects are achieved.

CN223403209UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03HANGZHOU LINAN CAOER FOOD CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421592197.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-08
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-08

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Technical Problem

Existing macadamia nut opening devices are difficult to efficiently perform large openings on the shells, and the opening rate is low.

Method used

A large macadamia nut opening device is designed, which includes a base plate, a clamping assembly and a cutting assembly. The macadamia nut shell is clamped and cut by the clamping block of the clamping assembly and the cutting knife of the cutting assembly, and efficient opening is achieved by motor drive.

Benefits of technology

The opening efficiency of macadamia nut shells is improved, which facilitates the removal of the pulp, and the clamping stability and centering are improved.

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Abstract

A macadamia nut large opening device comprises a bottom plate, a plurality of positioning grooves are formed in the top of the bottom plate, sliding guide assemblies are symmetrically arranged on the side edges of the bottom plate, clamping assemblies are slidably arranged on the tops of the sliding guide assemblies, and clamping blocks are symmetrically and rotationally arranged on the inner walls of the clamping assemblies corresponding to the positioning grooves. A driving assembly for driving the clamping block to rotate is arranged on one side of the clamping assembly, and a cutting assembly is movably arranged on the top of the bottom plate. Macadamia nuts to be opened with the same size are placed in the positioning grooves, then an electric cylinder in the clamping assembly is controlled to stretch, a clamping block in the middle of the clamping assembly clamps and fixes the macadamia nuts in the positioning grooves on the same side, then a second motor and a third motor in the cutting assembly are started to rotate, and the macadamia nuts are cut. Fixing blocks on the two sides in the cutting assembly drive rotating cutting knives to move, then macadamia nut shells clamped by the middles of clamping blocks are cut and opened, and the opening efficiency of the macadamia nut shells is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of macadamia nut opening, in particular to a large macadamia nut opening device. Background Art

[0002] Macadamia nuts are a type of tree nut native to Australia. They have a round flesh and a relatively hard shell. To facilitate edible flesh inside the shell, a cut is generally made on the outer surface of the peel, and then the peel is pried open through the cut using a special wrench to allow access to the flesh inside. However, existing cutting and opening devices are difficult to make a large opening in the macadamia nut shell, and the opening rate of the macadamia nut shell is low, resulting in poor results. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a device for opening macadamia nuts in large sizes, so as to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology, such as the difficulty in opening macadamia nut shells in large sizes and the low opening rate.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a large-opening device for macadamia nuts, comprising a base plate, a plurality of positioning grooves being provided on the top of the base plate, guide slide components being symmetrically provided on the sides of the base plate, a clamping component being provided on the top of the guide slide component for sliding, a clamping block being provided on the inner wall of the clamping component for symmetrically rotating corresponding to the positioning groove, a driving component being provided on one side of the clamping component for driving the clamping block to rotate, and a cutting component being provided on the top of the base plate for movement.

[0005] Preferably, the guide sliding assembly includes guide rails symmetrically provided on the sides of the base plate, and a plurality of sliding blocks are slidably provided on the guide rails.

[0006] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a clamping plate 1 and a clamping plate 2 which are respectively connected to the sliders on both sides, the clamping blocks are respectively rotatably arranged on the inner side walls of the clamping plate 1 and the clamping plate 2, and the base plate is provided with an electric cylinder whose telescopic end is fixedly connected to the clamping plate 1.

[0007] Preferably, the clamping plate 1 and the clamping plate 2 are respectively provided with a plurality of racks, and the base plate is provided with gears that mesh with the racks on both sides for transmission.

[0008] Preferably, the driving assembly includes a rotating shaft provided on one side of the clamping plate, a transmission wheel provided on the outer circular wall of the rotating shaft and one side of the clamping block in the middle of the clamping plate, the transmission wheel on the same side is connected by a chain transmission, and the clamping plate is provided with an output shaft and a motor fixedly connected to the end of the rotating shaft.

[0009] Preferably, the cutting assembly includes mounting brackets symmetrically provided on the side edges of the base plate, a screw rod is rotatably provided in the middle of the mounting brackets on both sides, a fixed block is threadedly provided on the outer circular wall of the screw rod, a cutting shaft is rotatably provided in the middle of the fixed blocks on both sides, a cutting knife is provided on the outer circular wall of the cutting shaft corresponding to the positioning groove, a protective bracket connected to the fixed blocks on both sides is provided on the outside of the cutting knife, the fixed block on one side is provided with a motor 2 with an output shaft fixedly connected to the end of the cutting shaft on the same side, a transmission wheel 2 is provided at the end of the screw rod, and the transmission wheel 2 on both sides is connected by belt transmission, and the mounting bracket on one side is provided with a motor 3 with an output shaft fixedly connected to the end of the screw rod on the same side.

[0010] Preferably, one side of the clamping block is provided with a clamping opening for facilitating fitting of macadamia nut shells.

[0011] Preferably, support columns are provided at the four corners of the bottom of the base plate.

[0012] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0013] 1. The worker places macadamia nuts of the same size to be opened in the positioning groove, and then controls the electric cylinder in the clamping assembly to extend, so that the clamping block in the middle of the clamping assembly clamps the macadamia nuts in the positioning groove on the same side, and then starts motor 2 and motor 3 in the cutting assembly to rotate, so that the fixed blocks on both sides of the cutting assembly drive the rotating cutting knife to move, and then cut the macadamia nut shell clamped in the middle of the clamping block to improve the opening efficiency of the macadamia nut shell. During the collision and cutting process between the cutting knife and the macadamia nut, by starting motor 1 in the driving assembly, the clamping block drives the clamped macadamia nut to rotate, and then controls the cutting knife to open the macadamia nut shell widely, making it easier for people to take out the pulp.

[0014] 2. By setting up several racks, during the movement of clamping plate 1, the transmission cooperation between the rack and the gear drives clamping plate 2 to slide along the guide rail on the same side, so that clamping plate 1 and clamping plate 2 move synchronously toward each other about the positioning groove, thereby improving the stability and centering of the clamping block on the macadamia nuts. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure from a first perspective of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the third perspective structure of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural diagram of point A in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] In the figure: 1. Base plate; 2. Positioning groove; 3. Guide slide assembly; 31. Guide rail; 32. Slider; 4. Clamping assembly; 41. Clamping plate 1; 42. Clamping plate 2; 43. Electric cylinder; 5. Clamping block; 51. Clamping jaw; 6. Driving assembly; 61. Rotating shaft; 62. Drive wheel 1; 63. Chain; 64. Motor 1; 7. Cutting assembly; 71. Mounting bracket; 72. Screw rod; 73. Fixed block; 74. Cutting shaft; 75. Cutting knife; 76. Protective frame; 77. Motor 2; 78. Drive wheel 2; 79. Belt; 710. Motor 3; 8. Support column; 9. Rack; 10. Gear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] See also Figure 1-Figure 3 The utility model provides a large macadamia nut opening device, comprising a bottom plate 1, a plurality of positioning grooves 2 are provided on the top of the bottom plate 1, guide slide components 3 are symmetrically provided on the sides of the bottom plate 1, a clamping component 4 is slidably provided on the top of the guide slide component 3, a clamping block 5 is symmetrically rotated on the inner wall of the clamping component 4 corresponding to the positioning groove 2, a driving component 6 is provided on one side of the clamping component 4 to drive the clamping block 5 to rotate, a cutting component 7 is movable on the top of the bottom plate 1, and a worker places macadamia nuts of the same size to be opened in the positioning groove 2, and then controls the electric cylinder 43 in the clamping component 4 to extend, so that the clamping component The clamping block 5 in the middle of 4 clamps and fixes the macadamia nuts in the positioning groove 2 on the same side, and then starts the motor 2 77 and the motor 3 710 in the cutting assembly 7 to rotate, so that the fixed blocks on both sides of the cutting assembly 7 drive the rotating cutting knife 75 to move, and then cut the macadamia nut shell clamped in the middle of the clamping block 5 to improve the opening efficiency of the macadamia nut shell. During the collision and cutting process between the cutting knife 75 and the macadamia nut, by starting the motor 1 64 in the driving assembly 6, the clamping block 5 drives the clamped macadamia nut to rotate, and then controls the cutting knife 75 to open the macadamia nut shell widely, making it easier for people to take out the pulp.

[0021] like Figure 3 As shown, specifically, the guide sliding assembly 3 includes a guide rail symmetrically provided on the side of the base plate 1, and a plurality of sliders 32 are slidingly provided on the guide rail. By connecting the sliders 32 on both sides to the clamping plate 1 41 and the clamping plate 2 42 respectively, the clamping plate 1 41 and the clamping plate 2 42 can be moved toward or away from each other along the guide rail.

[0022] like Figure 2 As shown, specifically, the clamping assembly 4 includes a clamping plate 1 41 and a clamping plate 2 42, which are respectively connected to the sliders 32 on both sides. The clamping blocks 5 are rotatably arranged on the inner side walls of the clamping plate 1 41 and the clamping plate 2 42, respectively. The base plate 1 is provided with an electric cylinder 43 whose telescopic end is fixedly connected to the clamping plate 1 41. By controlling the telescopic end of the electric cylinder 43, the clamping plate 1 41 is driven to slide along the guide rail on the same side, and by cooperating with the clamping plate 2 42, the clamping blocks 5 in the middle of the clamping plate 1 41 and the clamping plate 2 42 clamp and fix the macadamia nuts of the same size in the positioning groove 2 on the same side.

[0023] Specifically, the clamping plate 1 41 and the clamping plate 2 42 are respectively provided with a plurality of racks 9, and the base plate 1 is provided with gears 10 that mesh with the racks 9 on both sides for transmission. By providing a plurality of racks 9, during the movement of the clamping plate 1 41, the transmission cooperation between the racks 9 and the gears 10 drives the clamping plate 2 42 to slide along the guide rail on the same side, so that the clamping plate 1 41 and the clamping plate 2 42 move synchronously toward each other about the positioning groove 2, thereby improving the stability and centering of the clamping block 5 on the macadamia nuts.

[0024] Specifically, the driving assembly 6 includes a rotating shaft 61 provided on the side of the clamping plate 41, a transmission wheel 62 provided on the outer circular wall of the rotating shaft 61 and one side of the clamping block 5 in the middle of the clamping plate 41, and the transmission wheel 62 on the same side is connected by a chain 63. The clamping plate 41 is provided with a motor 64 whose output shaft is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating shaft 61. By starting the motor 64, the rotating shaft 61 is driven to rotate synchronously, and then under the transmission of the transmission wheel 62 and the chain 63, the clamping block 5 in the middle of the clamping plate 41 is driven to rotate, so that the clamping block 5 drives the macadamia nuts on the same side to rotate synchronously, which is convenient for wide-opening cutting of the clamped macadamia nuts.

[0025] Specifically, the cutting assembly 7 includes mounting brackets 71 symmetrically provided on the sides of the base plate 1, a screw rod 72 is rotatably provided in the middle of the mounting brackets 71 on both sides, the outer circumferential wall of the screw rod 72 is threadedly connected with a fixing block, a cutting shaft 74 is rotatably provided in the middle of the fixing blocks on both sides, the outer circumferential wall of the cutting shaft 74 is provided with a cutting knife 75 corresponding to the positioning groove 2, the outside of the cutting knife 75 is provided with a protective frame 76 connected to the fixing blocks on both sides, one side of the fixing block is provided with an output shaft and a motor 77 fixedly connected to the end of the cutting shaft 74 on the same side, and the end of the screw rod 72 is provided with a There is a second transmission wheel 78, and the second transmission wheels 78 on both sides are connected by belts 79. One side of the mounting frame 71 is provided with a motor 3 710 whose output shaft is fixedly connected to the end of the screw rod 72 on the same side. By starting the second motor 77, the cutting shaft 74 drives the cutting knife 75 to rotate synchronously. At the same time, the third motor 710 is started to drive the screw rod 72 on the same side to rotate, and then under the transmission of the second transmission wheel 78 and the belt 79, the screw rod 72 on the other side is driven to rotate, so that the fixed blocks on both sides drive the cutting knife 75 to move along the screw rod 72 on the same side, thereby cutting and opening the clamped macadamia nuts.

[0026] Specifically, one side of the clamping block 5 is provided with a clamping opening 51 for easily fitting macadamia nut shells. By providing the clamping opening 51, the clamping plate 1 41 and the clamping plate 2 42 can clamp and fix macadamia nuts of the same size in the middle of the clamping blocks 5 on both sides during the process of moving toward each other.

[0027] Specifically, support columns 8 are provided at the four corners of the bottom of the base plate 1 , and the base plate 1 is supported and installed by the support columns 8 .

[0028] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: when in use, the worker first places the macadamia nuts of the same size to be opened in the positioning groove 2 on the bottom plate 1, and then controls the electric cylinder 43 to extend and push the clamping plate 1 41 to move along the guide rail 31, and then drives the clamping plate 2 42 along the side guide rail 31 and the clamping plate 1 41 synchronously with the clamping plate 1 41 under the transmission of the rack 9 and the gear 10, so that the clamping block 5 in the middle of the clamping plate 1 41 and the clamping plate 2 42 clamps the macadamia nuts on the same side, and then starts the motor 2 77 to drive the cutting shaft 74 to rotate synchronously, and at the same time starts the motor 3 710 to drive the cutting shaft 74 to rotate synchronously. The screw rod 72 on the same side is driven to rotate, and then the screw rod 72 on the other side is driven to rotate through the transmission wheel 2 78 and the belt 79, so that the fixed blocks on both sides drive the cutting knife 75 to move synchronously along the screw rod 72 on the same side, so that the cutting knife 75 cuts and opens the macadamia shell clamped in the middle of the clamping block 5, thereby improving the opening efficiency of the macadamia shell. During the cutting process, the motor 1 64 is controlled to drive the rotating shaft 61 to rotate, thereby driving the macadamia nuts clamped on the clamping block 5 to rotate, and controlling the cutting knife 75 to open the macadamia shell widely, making it easier for people to take out the pulp.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A macadamia nut large opening device, comprising a bottom plate (1), characterized in that: The top of the base plate (1) is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves (2), the side of the base plate (1) is symmetrically provided with a guide slide assembly (3), the top of the guide slide assembly (3) is provided with a clamping assembly (4) for sliding, the inner wall of the clamping assembly (4) is provided with a clamping block (5) symmetrically rotating corresponding to the positioning groove (2), one side of the clamping assembly (4) is provided with a driving assembly (6) for driving the clamping block (5) to rotate, and the top of the base plate (1) is provided with a cutting assembly (7) for moving.

2. The macadamia nut large opening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide slide assembly (3) comprises a guide rail (31) symmetrically provided on the side of the base plate (1), and a plurality of sliding blocks (32) are slidably provided on the guide rail (31).

3. The macadamia nut large opening device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (4) includes a clamping plate 1 (41) and a clamping plate 2 (42) respectively connected to the sliders (32) on both sides, the clamping blocks (5) are rotatably arranged on the inner side walls of the clamping plate 1 (41) and the clamping plate 2 (42), and the base plate (1) is provided with an electric cylinder (43) whose telescopic end is fixedly connected to the clamping plate 1 (41).

4. The macadamia nut wide opening device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping plate 1 (41) and the clamping plate 2 (42) are respectively provided with a plurality of racks (9), and the base plate (1) is provided with gears (10) that mesh with the racks (9) on both sides for transmission.

5. The macadamia nut wide opening device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving assembly (6) includes a rotating shaft (61) provided on the side of the clamping plate (41), a transmission wheel (62) provided on the outer circular wall of the rotating shaft (61) and on one side of the clamping block (5) in the middle of the clamping plate (41), and the transmission wheel (62) on the same side is connected by a chain (63). The clamping plate (41) is provided with a motor (64) whose output shaft is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating shaft (61).

6. The macadamia nut wide opening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting assembly (7) includes mounting frames (71) symmetrically provided on the sides of the base plate (1), a screw rod (72) is rotatably provided in the middle of the mounting frames (71) on both sides, a fixed block (73) is threadedly connected to the outer circular wall of the screw rod (72), a cutting shaft (74) is rotatably provided in the middle of the fixed blocks (73) on both sides, a cutting knife (75) is provided on the outer circular wall of the cutting shaft (74) corresponding to the positioning groove (2), and a protective frame (76) connected to the fixed blocks (73) on both sides is provided on the outside of the cutting knife (75), a motor 2 (77) whose output shaft is fixedly connected to the end of the cutting shaft (74) on the same side is provided on the fixed block (73) on one side, a transmission wheel 2 (78) is provided at the end of the screw rod (72), and the transmission wheels 2 (78) on both sides are connected by a belt (79), and a motor 3 (710) whose output shaft is fixedly connected to the end of the screw rod (72) on the same side is provided on the mounting frame (71).

7. The macadamia nut wide opening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the clamping block (5) is provided with a clamping opening (51) for facilitating fitting of macadamia nut shells.

8. The macadamia nut wide opening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Support columns (8) are provided at the four corners of the bottom of the base plate (1).