Amomum tsao-ko stem removing machine

By designing a cardamom stem removal machine, which uses a scraper to automatically remove the cardamom stems, the problem of low efficiency in manual stem removal is solved, and efficient, stable and high-quality cardamom stem removal operation is achieved.

CN223626904UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-05AGRI PRODS PROCESSING RES INST CHINESE ACAD OF TROPICAL AGRI SCI +1
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Application Number
CN202423239293.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2025-12-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the removal of cardamom pods mainly relies on manual labor, which is inefficient and results in inconsistent quality.

Method used

A cardamom stem removal machine was designed, including a base frame and a stem removal cylinder. The stem removal cylinder is equipped with a scraper, and the base frame is equipped with casters and a scraper. The scraper removes the cardamom stems, thus achieving automated stem removal.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and quality of dehulling cardamom, reduces manual intervention, ensures consistency in dehulling, reduces labor intensity and maintenance costs, and improves work comfort.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of amomum tsao-ko processing, in particular to an amomum tsao-ko stem removing machine which comprises a bottom frame, a stem removing barrel is rotatably installed on the inner side of the upper portion of the bottom frame, a scraper is fixedly installed on the inner side of the portion, below the stem removing barrel, of the bottom frame, the upper end face of the scraper makes contact with the outer wall of the stem removing barrel but is not fixedly connected with the outer wall of the stem removing barrel, and the bottom frame comprises a bottom plate. A first supporting frame and a second supporting frame are fixedly installed on the two sides of the upper end face of the bottom plate respectively, a transfer frame is rotatably installed on the top of the first supporting frame, one end of the stem removing barrel is rotatably connected with the transfer frame, and the other end of the stem removing barrel is rotatably connected with the second supporting frame. Through the design of automation, stability and flexibility, the tsaoko fruit stem removing efficiency and quality are effectively improved, on one hand, the quality grade of tsaoko fruits is improved, on the other hand, the labor intensity of operators is reduced, and the working comfort is improved. And meanwhile, the labor intensity and the maintenance cost are reduced, and the problem of low manual handle removing efficiency is solved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to grass fruit processing technical field, concretely is a kind of grass fruit stalk removing machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] Grass fruit is a perennial herbaceous plant of Zingiberaceae Zingiber, mainly distributed in southern China and Southeast Asia. It is an important spice and medicinal material, with unique aroma and pungent taste. According to the standard requirements of NY / T4266-2023 "Grass Fruit", grass fruit is divided into first, second and third levels, among which the first level grass fruit requires no fruit stem (fruit handle), and the second and third levels require a small amount of fruit stem. When grass fruit is picked and threshed, it will bring fruit handle. Removing grass fruit handle can improve the quality grade of grass fruit. In addition, the functional components of grass fruit are mainly concentrated in the fruit particles and kernels, and the fruit handle part is mainly wood fiber, and the flavor is relatively weak. After removing, the quality of grass fruit can be improved, so that the flavor and efficacy of grass fruit are more concentrated. As a spice, grass fruit without fruit handle can release a more fragrant aroma when cooking. As a traditional Chinese medicine, removing fruit handle can also help improve the extraction and utilization of effective components of grass fruit, thereby enhancing the efficacy.

[0003] The current grass fruit handle removal operation mainly relies on manual operation, and the manual operation has low efficiency and uneven quality. Therefore, a grass fruit handle removing machine is proposed to solve the above problems. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a grass fruit handle removing machine, which has the advantage of improving the handle removal efficiency and solves the problem of low manual handle removal efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a grass fruit handle removing machine, comprising a chassis, a handle removing cylinder is rotatably installed on the upper inner side of the chassis, a scraper is fixedly installed on the inner side of the chassis below the handle removing cylinder, the upper end surface of the scraper is in contact with the outer wall of the handle removing cylinder but is not fixedly connected, the chassis comprises a bottom plate, first and second support frames are fixedly installed on both sides of the upper end surface of the bottom plate, a transfer frame is rotatably installed on the top of the first support frame, one end of the handle removing cylinder is rotatably connected with the transfer frame, and the other end of the handle removing cylinder is rotatably connected with the second support frame.

[0006] Preferably, universal wheels are fixedly installed at the four corners of the lower end surface of the bottom plate, the number of universal wheels is four, and brake devices are arranged on the four universal wheels. In the design, universal wheels are fixedly installed at the four corners of the lower end surface of the bottom plate, so that the device can be easily moved between different positions, improving the convenience of operation. Brake devices are arranged on each universal wheel, which can quickly fix the device after moving to the specified position, ensuring the stability and safety during operation.

[0007] Preferably, the outer wall of the de-stemming cylinder is provided with a reserved hole, the diameter of the reserved hole is smaller than the diameter of the grass fruit, one end of the de-stemming cylinder is protruded and provided with a hole in the center and is connected with the discharge pipe, the upper half of the other end of the de-stemming cylinder is designed as an open structure and is rotatably provided with a feeding cover, and the de-stemming cylinder is fixedly provided with a connecting frame below the feeding cover.

[0008] Preferably, one end of the discharge pipe away from the de-stemming cylinder passes through the top of the adapter frame and is rotatably connected with the adapter frame, and a sealing cover is threadedly installed on the discharge pipe.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the connecting frame away from the de-stemming cylinder is rotatably installed on the top of the second support frame and is movably inserted with a crank handle, and a limiting assembly is fixedly installed on the connecting frame.

[0010] Preferably, the limiting assembly comprises a sleeve, an inner rod is movably inserted in the sleeve, the bottom of the inner rod is elastically connected with the inner wall bottom of the sleeve through a connecting spring, and the connecting spring is designed of compression spring material.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the second support frame is designed as an open structure, and the width of the top of the second support frame is matched with the diameter of one end of the connecting frame away from the de-stemming cylinder.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects as follows:

[0013] The utility model discloses a bottom frame upper side in -side rotation is installed and is taken off the cylinder, and the bottom frame in -side fixed mounting of taking off the cylinder lower side is installed the scraper, and the scraper upper end surface and the outer wall of taking off the cylinder contact but do not fixedly connect. The bottom frame is formed by the bottom plate, and the bottom plate upper end surface both sides are fixedly installed with first support frame and second support frame, and the first support frame top rotation is installed with the adapter frame, and taking off the cylinder one end is connected with the adapter frame rotation, and the other end is connected with second support frame rotation. This design makes the grass fruit in taking off the cylinder, and the fruit stalk can be contacted with the scraper and is effectively scraped, realizes the automatic operation of taking off the handle, reduces the manual intervention, improves the operation speed and efficiency.

[0014] The device has strong structural stability, and the design of the bottom frame provides stable support to ensure the stability of the device during operation, reduce failure occurrence, and improve work efficiency. The rotational connection design of the two ends of the taking-off cylinder increases the flexibility of the device, making the grass fruit move more flexibly in the cylinder, increasing the opportunity for the fruit stem to contact the scraper, and improving the success rate of taking off the handle. In addition, the device has strong continuous operation capacity and can continuously take off the handle, significantly improving the processing capacity per unit time. The device operation reduces human errors, ensuring the consistency of taking off the handle and the quality of the grass fruit. The device is easy to maintain and clean, which helps to maintain the operation efficiency of the device, reduces device failure and maintenance costs caused by improper cleaning. In addition, the use of the device reduces labor intensity, reduces the labor burden of the operator, and improves work comfort. In summary, the grass fruit handle removing machine of the utility model improves the efficiency and quality of grass fruit handle removal through automation, stability and flexibility, while reducing labor intensity and maintenance cost, solving the problem of low efficiency of manual handle removal. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is the front view structure schematic drawing of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 It is the rear view structure schematic drawing of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 It is the structure schematic drawing of taking off the cylinder of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 It is the structure schematic drawing of the bottom frame of the utility model.

[0019] In the drawing: 1, bottom frame; 11, bottom plate; 12, universal wheel; 13, first support frame; 14, adapter frame; 15, second support frame; 2, taking off the cylinder; 21, inlet cover; 22, limit component; 23, discharge pipe; 231, sealing cover; 24, reserved hole; 25, connecting frame; 251, crank handle; 3, scraper. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] With reference to the drawings of the embodiments of the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of the present application.

[0021] Embodiment one

[0022] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the present application provides an embodiment: a grass fruit stalk removing machine, comprising a chassis 1, a stalk removing cylinder 2 is rotatably installed on the inner side of the upper part of the chassis 1, a scraper 3 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the chassis 1 below the stalk removing cylinder 2, the upper end surface of the scraper 3 is in contact with the outer wall of the stalk removing cylinder 2 but is not fixedly connected, the chassis 1 comprises a bottom plate 11, the first support frame 13 and the second support frame 15 are respectively fixedly installed on the both sides of the upper end surface of the bottom plate 11, the adapter frame 14 is rotatably installed on the top of the first support frame 13, one end of the stalk removing cylinder 2 is rotatably connected with the adapter frame 14, and the other end of the stalk removing cylinder 2 is rotatably connected with the second support frame 15.

[0023] Specifically, the stalk removing cylinder 2 is rotatably installed on the inner side of the upper part of the chassis 1, the scraper 3 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the chassis 1 below the stalk removing cylinder 2, and the upper end surface of the scraper 3 is in contact with the outer wall of the stalk removing cylinder 2 but is not fixedly connected. The chassis 1 is composed of a bottom plate 11, the first support frame 13 and the second support frame 15 are respectively fixedly installed on the both sides of the upper end surface of the bottom plate 11, the adapter frame 14 is rotatably installed on the top of the first support frame 13, one end of the stalk removing cylinder 2 is rotatably connected with the adapter frame 14, and the other end of the stalk removing cylinder 2 is rotatably connected with the second support frame 15. This design enables the fruit stem to contact and be effectively scraped off by the scraper 3 when the grass fruit is tumbled in the stalk removing cylinder 2, realizes automatic stalk removing operation, reduces manual intervention, and improves the operation speed and efficiency.

[0024] The device has strong structural stability, the design of the chassis 1 provides stable support, ensures the stability of the device during operation, reduces the occurrence of failures, and improves work efficiency. The two-end rotary connection design of the removing-stalk cylinder 2 increases the flexibility of the device, making the movement of the grass fruit in the cylinder more flexible, increasing the chance of contact between the fruit stem and the scraper 3, and improving the success rate of removing the stalk. In addition, the device has strong continuous operation capability and can continuously remove the stalk without interruption, significantly improving the processing capacity per unit time. The device operation reduces human errors, ensures the consistency of the stalk removal and the quality of the grass fruit. The device is easy to maintain and clean, which helps to maintain the operation efficiency of the device and reduce the cost of device failure and maintenance due to improper cleaning. In addition, the use of the device reduces the labor intensity and the labor burden of the operator, and improves the work comfort. In summary, the grass fruit stalk removing machine of the utility model improves the efficiency and quality of grass fruit stalk removal through the design of automation, stability and flexibility, while reducing labor intensity and maintenance cost, and solves the problem of low efficiency of manual stalk removal.

[0025] Example two

[0026] In order to make the device have strong stability when in use, as shown in Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , in this embodiment, four universal wheels 12 are fixedly installed at the four corners of the lower end face of the bottom plate 11, and each universal wheel 12 is provided with a brake device. In the design, the device can easily move between different positions by fixing and installing the universal wheels 12 at the four corners of the lower end face of the bottom plate 11, which improves the convenience of operation. Each universal wheel 12 is provided with a brake device, which enables the device to be quickly fixed after moving to the designated position, ensuring the stability and safety during operation.

[0027] Further, a reserved hole 24 is formed in the outer wall of the removing-stalk cylinder 2, the diameter of the reserved hole 24 is smaller than the diameter of the grass fruit, one end of the removing-stalk cylinder 2 is protruding and has a hole in the center and is connected and installed with a discharge pipe 23, the upper half of the other end of the removing-stalk cylinder 2 is designed as an open structure and is rotatably installed with a feeding cover 21, and a connecting frame 25 is fixedly installed on the removing-stalk cylinder 2 below the feeding cover 21. In the design, the reserved hole 24 formed in the outer wall of the removing-stalk cylinder 2 has a diameter smaller than that of the grass fruit, ensuring that the fruit stem can smoothly pass through the hole and be scraped off by the scraper 3 when the grass fruit is tumbled in the removing-stalk cylinder 2. The design of the discharge pipe 23 enables the grass fruit after removing the stalk to be effectively discharged, and the upper half of the removing-stalk cylinder 2 designed as an open structure and the rotatably installed feeding cover 21 facilitate the pouring of the grass fruit and the cleaning of the removing-stalk cylinder 2.

[0028] Further, the discharge pipe 23 passes through the top of the adapter frame 14 from the end away from the barrel 2 and is rotationally connected with the adapter frame 14, and a sealing cover 231 is threadedly installed on the discharge pipe 23. In the design, the end of the discharge pipe 23 away from the barrel 2 passes through the top of the adapter frame 14 and is rotationally connected, which makes the discharge pipe 23 stable when the barrel 2 is rotated, and the threadedly installed sealing cover 231 ensures that no grass fruit residues or impurities leak during the discharge process, keeping the working environment clean.

[0029] Further, the connecting frame 25 is rotationally installed on the top of the second support frame 15 away from the barrel 2 and movably inserted with a crank 251, and the limiting assembly 22 is fixedly installed on the connecting frame 25. In the design, the connecting frame 25 is rotationally installed on the top of the second support frame 15 away from the barrel 2 and movably inserted with a crank 251, so that the operator can control the rotation of the barrel 2 by shaking the crank 251, simplifying the operation process.

[0030] Further, the limiting assembly 22 includes a sleeve movably inserted with an inner rod, and the inner rod is elastically connected with the inner wall bottom of the sleeve through a connecting spring at the bottom, which is made of compression spring material. In the design, the inner rod is movably inserted in the sleeve of the limiting assembly 22, and the inner rod is elastically connected with the inner wall bottom of the sleeve through a connecting spring at the bottom, which is a compression spring design. This compression spring design allows the inner rod to limit the inlet cover 21 when it is not under stress, preventing the inlet cover 21 from opening when the barrel 2 is rotated.

[0031] Further, the top of the second support frame 15 is designed as an open structure, and the width of the top of the second support frame 15 matches the diameter of the end of the connecting frame 25 away from the barrel 2. In the design, the top of the second support frame 15 is designed as an open structure, and the width of the top of the second support frame 15 matches the diameter of the end of the connecting frame 25 away from the barrel 2. This design not only ensures the stability of the structure, but also makes the installation of the connecting frame 25 and the crank 251 more convenient, improving the overall work efficiency.

[0032] The utility model uses, ensure that each component of grass fruit is intact, especially rotating part and connecting part. If need to move device to grass fruit storage position, can release brake device on universal wheel 12, push device to specified position, then restart brake device fixing device. Open the feed cover 21 of the other end of the stem removing cylinder 2, pour the grass fruit into the stem removing cylinder 2. The grass fruit should enter the stem removing cylinder 2 through the feed cover 21, after the grass fruit is poured into the stem removing cylinder 2, the inner rod in the limiting assembly 22 is bounced up and limits the feed cover 21, avoid opening and cause grass fruit to drop in use. Shake the handle 251 to make the stem removing cylinder 2 start to rotate. The grass fruit keeps rolling in the stem removing cylinder 2, the fruit stem passes through the reserved hole 24 and is scraped off by the scraper 3, after the stem removing is completed, open the sealing cover 231 on the discharge pipe 23, and rotate the stem removing cylinder 2 along the rotating frame, thereby pouring the grass fruit after stem removing from the stem removing cylinder 2.

[0033] It is obvious for those skilled in the art that the utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and the utility model can be realized in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the utility model. Therefore, no matter from which point, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting, the scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims instead of the above description, and therefore all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be included in the utility model. Any figure mark in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the involved claims.

Claims

1. A grass fruit stalk removing machine, comprising a chassis (1), a stalk removing cylinder (2) is rotatably installed on the upper inner side of the chassis (1), a scraper (3) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the chassis (1) below the stalk removing cylinder (2), the upper end surface of the scraper (3) is in contact with the outer wall of the stalk removing cylinder (2) but is not fixedly connected, characterized in that: the chassis (1) comprises a bottom plate (11), a first support frame (13) and a second support frame (15) are fixedly installed on both sides of the upper end surface of the bottom plate (11) respectively, a transfer frame (14) is rotatably installed on the top of the first support frame (13), one end of the stalk removing cylinder (2) is rotatably connected with the transfer frame (14), the other end of the stalk removing cylinder (2) is rotatably connected with the second support frame (15).

2. A ginger beel remover as claimed in claim 1 wherein, four universal wheels (12) are fixedly installed at the four corners of the lower end surface of the bottom plate (11), each of the four universal wheels (12) is provided with a brake device.

3. A ginger beel remover as claimed in claim 1 wherein, a reserved hole (24) is formed in the outer wall of the stalk removing cylinder (2), the diameter of the reserved hole (24) is smaller than the diameter of the grass fruit grain but larger than the diameter of the grass fruit stalk, a discharge pipe (23) is installed on the one end of the stalk removing cylinder (2) in a protruding and central hole-communicating manner, the upper half of the other end of the stalk removing cylinder (2) is designed in an open structure and rotatably installed with a feeding cover (21), a connecting frame (25) is fixedly installed on the stalk removing cylinder (2) below the feeding cover (21).

4. A ginger beel remover as claimed in claim 3 wherein, the end of the discharge pipe (23) away from the stalk removing cylinder (2) penetrates through the top of the transfer frame (14) and is rotatably connected with the transfer frame (14), a sealing cover (231) is threadedly installed on the discharge pipe (23).

5. A ginger beel remover as claimed in claim 3 wherein, the end of the connecting frame (25) away from the stalk removing cylinder (2) is rotatably installed on the top of the second support frame (15) and movably inserted with a crank handle (251), a limiting assembly (22) is fixedly installed on the connecting frame (25).

6. A ginger beel remover as claimed in claim 5 wherein, the limiting assembly (22) comprises a sleeve, an inner rod is movably inserted in the sleeve, the inner rod is elastically connected with the inner wall bottom of the sleeve through a connecting spring, the connecting spring is designed in a compression spring material.

7. A ginger beel remover as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the top of the second support frame (15) is designed in an open structure, the width of the top of the second support frame (15) matches the diameter of the end of the connecting frame (25) away from the stalk removing cylinder (2). the top of the second support frame (15) is designed in an open structure, the width of the top of the second support frame (15) matches the diameter of the end of the connecting frame (25) away from the stalk removing cylinder (2).