Automatic muscle tenderness instrument

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of muscle tenderness instruments, and discloses an automatic muscle tenderness instrument which comprises an instrument base, a blade and a dismounting and mounting assembly, the dismounting and mounting assembly is located at the bottom of the instrument base, a linear module is installed on the top of the instrument base, a connecting base is fixedly connected to a moving base of the linear module, and the connecting base is fixedly connected with the blade. An assembling assembly is arranged at the bottom of the connecting base and used for conveniently replacing the blade. And the assembling assembly comprises a mounting block, the top of the mounting block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting base, and a T-shaped groove is formed in the mounting block. According to the utility model, the blade can be detached by rotating the arc-shaped rod to be pulled out of the positioning hole and then pushing the blade to enable the T-shaped block to slide out of the T-shaped groove, and compared with the traditional mode of fastening by virtue of an inner hexagonal detaching bolt, the blade can be rapidly replaced by virtue of simple rotating and pushing operation without a specific tool, so that the tedious and time-consuming detaching process is avoided; and the working efficiency is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of muscle tenderness measurement technology, and in particular to an automatic muscle tenderness measurement device. Background Technology

[0002] A muscle tenderness meter is a specialized instrument used to measure the tenderness of muscle tissue, such as meat. It works by cutting the muscle tissue with a blade and assessing tenderness based on parameters such as the force and displacement during the cutting process. The control system precisely controls the measurement process, including the blade's movement speed and cutting depth, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the results. Muscle tenderness meters have significant applications in the food industry. For meat processing companies, accurate measurement of muscle tenderness helps control product quality, ensuring that the produced meat products have good taste and quality. Simultaneously, the muscle tenderness meter provides researchers with an effective research tool, helping to gain a deeper understanding of the characteristics of muscle tissue and the factors influencing tenderness.

[0003] In practical applications, existing muscle tenderness meters have some shortcomings in blade replacement. In some traditional muscle tenderness meters, blade replacement typically involves bolt tightening. For example, when a blade needs to be replaced, the operator needs to use a specific Allen wrench to remove the bolt. This method is very cumbersome and time-consuming. Moreover, improper tools or incorrect operation can damage the instrument or the blade. In food processing plants and other environments requiring frequent blade replacements, traditional blade replacement methods severely impact work efficiency. Each blade replacement requires complex disassembly and reassembly, increasing the operator's workload, causing production interruptions, and affecting the company's production schedule. Therefore, this technology proposes an automatic muscle tenderness meter to solve these problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides an automatic muscle tenderness meter, which aims to improve the problem that the existing muscle tenderness meter requires the use of specific tools such as an Allen wrench to disassemble and replace the blade, and the operation is relatively cumbersome and time-consuming.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic muscle tenderness meter, including an instrument base, a blade, and a disassembly assembly. The disassembly assembly is located at the bottom of the instrument base, and a linear module is installed on the top of the instrument base. A connecting seat is fixedly connected to the movable seat of the linear module, and an assembly assembly is provided at the bottom of the connecting seat. The assembly assembly is used for convenient replacement of the blade.

[0006] The assembly component includes a mounting block, the top of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connector. A T-shaped groove is provided inside the mounting block. Rotating blocks are rotatably connected to both sides of the mounting block. An arc-shaped rod is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating block. A torsion spring is provided inside the rotating block. A T-shaped block is fixedly connected to the top of the blade. Two positioning holes are provided inside the blade.

[0007] Furthermore, the outer side of the T-shaped block is slidably connected to the inner side of the T-shaped groove, and the outer side of the arc-shaped rod is slidably connected to the inner side of the positioning hole.

[0008] Furthermore, a knife holder is fixedly connected to the top of the instrument base, and a cutting groove is provided on the top of the knife holder.

[0009] Furthermore, the blade is located directly above the cutting groove, and the outer side of the blade is slidably connected to the inner side of the cutting groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the disassembly and assembly assembly includes a bottom cover, which is disposed at the bottom of the instrument base, and a locking block is fixedly connected to the outer side of the bottom cover.

[0011] Furthermore, a slot is provided on one side of the inner wall of the instrument base, and the outer part of the card block is engaged inside the slot.

[0012] Furthermore, four spring telescopic rods are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the instrument base, and a disc is fixedly connected to the bottom of each spring telescopic rod. The bottom of the disc fits against the top of the bottom cover.

[0013] Furthermore, both the instrument base and the bottom cover have two limiting grooves inside. A slider is slidably connected to the bottom of the instrument base. Limiting blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the slider. The outer side of the limiting block is slidably connected to the inner side of the limiting groove.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] In this invention, the blade can be removed by rotating the arc-shaped rod to pull it out of the positioning hole, and then pushing the blade to slide the T-shaped block out of the T-slot. Compared with the traditional method of using an internal hexagonal socket to remove bolts, this design using a T-shaped block and an arc-shaped rod allows for quick blade replacement with simple rotation and pushing operations, without the need for specific tools. This avoids the tedious and time-consuming disassembly process and effectively improves work efficiency.

[0016] In this invention, when the equipment malfunctions, the slider is pushed forcefully to move the limiting block out of the limiting groove of the bottom cover to release the limiting of the bottom cover. Then, the elastic force of the four spring telescopic rods pushes the disc to deflect the bottom cover. The locking block is then pulled out to open the bottom of the instrument base. This method is convenient and time-saving. Compared with the traditional disassembly method, it does not require complicated tools and cumbersome operations. The bottom of the base can be opened quickly for easy maintenance and inspection. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the automatic muscle tenderness meter proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting block structure of the automatic muscle tenderness meter proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the card block structure of the automatic muscle tenderness meter proposed in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0021] Legend:

[0022] 1. Instrument base; 2. Linear module; 3. Connector; 4. Mounting block; 5. T-slot; 6. Blade; 7. T-block; 8. Positioning hole; 9. Rotating block; 10. Arc rod; 11. Blade holder; 12. Cutting groove; 13. Spring telescopic rod; 14. Disc; 15. Bottom cover; 16. Locking block; 17. Limiting groove; 18. Slider; 19. Limiting block. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Reference Figures 1-2This utility model provides an embodiment of an automatic muscle tenderness meter, comprising an instrument base 1, a blade 6, and a disassembly / assembly assembly. The disassembly / assembly assembly is located at the bottom of the instrument base 1. The instrument base 1 serves as the basic support for the entire tenderness meter, possessing sufficient stability and strength to withstand the weight of the various components above and the various forces generated during operation. A linear module 2 is mounted on the top of the instrument base 1. The linear module 2 is a key component for achieving precise motion control. It can drive a lead screw transmission mechanism via a motor, enabling the moving seat to perform smooth linear motion in a specific direction. A connecting seat 3 is fixedly connected to the moving seat of the linear module 2, serving to connect the linear module 2. The assembly component ensures that the blade 6 can move up and down in the correct position. The bottom of the connector 3 is equipped with the assembly component, which facilitates easy replacement of the blade 6. The assembly component includes a mounting block 4, the top of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connector 3, providing stable support for the installation of the blade 6. The mounting block 4 has a T-shaped groove 5 inside, the shape of which allows the mating T-shaped block 7 to be stably inserted and slid, ensuring that the blade 6 will not wobble or shift after installation. Rotating blocks 9 are rotatably connected to both sides of the mounting block 4, allowing for flexible rotation to lock and unlock the blade 6. An arc-shaped rod 10 is fixedly connected to the outer side. The shape and size of the arc-shaped rod 10 are carefully designed to accurately insert into the positioning hole 8 inside the blade 6, thus fixing the blade 6. A torsion spring is installed inside the rotating block 9, which provides rotational force to the rotating block 9, allowing the arc-shaped rod 10 to automatically engage in the positioning hole 8, improving the installation efficiency and stability of the blade 6. A T-shaped block 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the blade 6. The T-shaped block 7 cooperates with the T-shaped groove 5 inside the mounting block 4 to achieve quick installation and removal of the blade 6. Two positioning holes 8 are opened inside the blade 6. The positioning holes 8 cooperate with the arc-shaped rod 10 to ensure that the blade 6 will not loosen after installation. The outer side of the T-shaped block 7 and the T-shaped groove The inner side of the 5 slides to ensure that the blade 6 can move smoothly during installation and disassembly. The outer side of the arc rod 10 slides to the inner side of the positioning hole 8 to fix and unlock the blade 6. The top of the instrument base 1 is fixedly connected to the blade holder 11, which provides support and a cutting platform for meat whose tenderness needs to be tested. The top of the blade holder 11 has a cutting groove 12. The size and shape of the cutting groove 12 match the blade 6 to ensure that the blade 6 can accurately cut into the meat for testing. The blade 6 is located directly above the cutting groove 12. The outer side of the blade 6 slides to the inner side of the cutting groove 12 to ensure that the blade 6 can move stably during the cutting process without deviation or shaking.

[0025] Specifically, the meat whose tenderness needs to be tested is placed on top of the blade holder 11. The surface of the blade holder 11 is specially treated to have a certain anti-slip property, ensuring that the meat will not slip during the testing process. The linear module 2 is activated, causing the blade 6 to move downwards and cut the meat. The high-precision motion control of the linear module 2 ensures that the blade 6 cuts into the meat at a stable speed and force, guaranteeing the accuracy of the test results. The corresponding data can be obtained through the display screen, which can display various parameters during the testing process in real time, such as cutting force and displacement, providing users with intuitive test results. When it is necessary to replace the blade 6, the two arc-shaped rods 10 can be rotated. This allows the arc-shaped rod 10 to be pulled out of the positioning hole 8. During this process, the operator needs to carefully rotate the arc-shaped rod 10 to ensure that it can be smoothly dislodged from the positioning hole 8. Then, push the blade 6 to make the T-shaped block 7 slide out of the T-shaped groove 5, and the blade 6 can be removed. This is much more convenient than using an internal hexagonal socket to remove bolts. Traditional bolt tightening methods require the use of specific tools, and the disassembly process is relatively cumbersome and time-consuming. However, this design using the T-shaped block 7 and the arc-shaped rod 10 only requires a simple rotation and pushing operation to quickly replace the blade 6, improving work efficiency.

[0026] Reference Figures 3-4The disassembly and assembly components include a bottom cover 15, which is located at the bottom of the instrument base 1. The bottom cover 15 protects the internal components of the instrument base 1 and facilitates maintenance and inspection in case of equipment failure. A locking block 16 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the bottom cover 15. The locking block 16 cooperates with a slot on one side of the inner wall of the instrument base 1 to fix and unlock the bottom cover 15. A slot is provided on one side of the inner wall of the instrument base 1, and the outer side of the locking block 16 is engaged in the slot to ensure that the bottom cover 15 will not loosen after installation. Four spring telescopic rods 13 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the instrument base 1. The spring telescopic rods 13 have a certain degree of elasticity and telescopicity, which can provide elastic force when it is necessary to open the bottom cover 15, so that the bottom cover 15 can automatically deflect. A disc 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the spring telescopic rods 13, and the disc 14 provides stable support for the spring telescopic rods 13. It can also fit tightly with the bottom cover 15, ensuring that there are no gaps when the bottom cover 15 is closed. The bottom of the disc 14 fits with the top of the bottom cover 15, ensuring the sealing of the bottom cover 15 when closed. Both the instrument base 1 and the bottom cover 15 have two limiting grooves 17 inside. The limiting grooves 17 provide a sliding track for the limiting block 19 outside the slider 18, realizing the limiting and unlocking of the bottom cover 15. The bottom of the instrument base 1 is slidably connected to the slider 18. The slider 18 can slide at the bottom of the instrument base 1 to realize the limiting and unlocking operation of the bottom cover 15. The two outer sides of the slider 18 are fixedly connected to the limiting blocks 19. The limiting blocks 19 cooperate with the limiting grooves 17 to ensure that the bottom cover 15 will not loosen after installation. The outer side of the limiting block 19 is slidably connected to the inner side of the limiting groove 17 to ensure that the slider 18 can slide in the correct position.

[0027] Specifically, when the equipment malfunctions, pushing the slider 18 causes the limiting block 19 to slide out of the limiting groove 17 in the bottom cover 15, thereby releasing the limiting of the bottom cover 15. During this process, the operator needs to push the slider 18 forcefully to ensure that the limiting block 19 can slide completely out of the limiting groove 17. At this time, the elasticity of the four spring telescopic rods 13 will cause the disc 14 to push the bottom cover 15 to deflect. The elasticity of the spring telescopic rods 13 can provide sufficient thrust for the bottom cover 15 to automatically deflect at a certain angle. Then, the locking block 16 can be pulled out from the locking groove to open the bottom of the instrument base 1. This method is convenient and saves more time. Compared with the traditional disassembly method, this design does not require the use of complicated tools and cumbersome operating steps, and can quickly open the bottom of the instrument base 1 for easy maintenance and inspection.

[0028] Working principle: Place the meat whose tenderness needs to be tested on the top of the blade holder 11, start the linear module 2 to drive the blade 6 to move down and cut the meat, and obtain the corresponding data through the display screen. When the blade 6 needs to be replaced, the two arc rods 10 can be rotated to pull the arc rods 10 out of the positioning hole 8, and then push the blade 6 to make the T-shaped block 7 slide out of the T-shaped groove 5, so that the blade 6 can be removed. This is more convenient than using an internal hex wrench to disassemble when tightening bolts.

[0029] In addition, when the equipment malfunctions, pushing the slider 18 will cause the limiting block 19 to slide out of the limiting groove 17 in the bottom cover 15, thereby releasing the limitation on the bottom cover 15. At this time, the elastic force of the four spring telescopic rods 13 will cause the disc 14 to push the bottom cover 15 to deflect, and then the locking block 16 will be pulled out from the locking groove, so that the bottom of the instrument base 1 can be opened. This method is convenient to operate and saves more time.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic muscle tenderness tester, comprising an instrument base (1), a blade (6), and a disassembly assembly, characterized in that: The disassembly and assembly assembly is located at the bottom of the instrument base (1). A linear module (2) is installed on the top of the instrument base (1). A connecting seat (3) is fixedly connected to the movable seat of the linear module (2). An assembly assembly is provided at the bottom of the connecting seat (3). The assembly assembly is used to conveniently replace the blade (6). The assembly assembly includes a mounting block (4), the top of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting seat (3). A T-shaped groove (5) is provided inside the mounting block (4). Rotating blocks (9) are rotatably connected to both sides of the mounting block (4). An arc-shaped rod (10) is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating block (9). A torsion spring is provided inside the rotating block (9). A T-shaped block (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the blade (6). Two positioning holes (8) are provided inside the blade (6).

2. The automatic muscle tenderness meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the T-shaped block (7) is slidably connected to the inner side of the T-shaped groove (5), and the outer side of the arc-shaped rod (10) is slidably connected to the inner side of the positioning hole (8).

3. The automatic muscle tenderness meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the instrument base (1) is fixedly connected to a knife holder (11), and the top of the knife holder (11) is provided with a cutting groove (12).

4. The automatic muscle tenderness meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blade (6) is located directly above the cutting groove (12), and the outer side of the blade (6) is slidably connected to the inner side of the cutting groove (12).

5. The automatic muscle tenderness meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disassembly and assembly assembly includes a bottom cover (15), which is located at the bottom of the instrument base (1), and a locking block (16) is fixedly connected to the outside of the bottom cover (15).

6. The automatic muscle tenderness meter according to claim 5, characterized in that: A slot is provided on one side of the inner wall of the instrument base (1), and the external part of the card block (16) is engaged inside the slot.

7. The automatic muscle tenderness meter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner wall of the instrument base (1) is fixedly connected with four spring telescopic rods (13), and the bottom of the spring telescopic rods (13) is fixedly connected with a disc (14), the bottom of the disc (14) is in contact with the top of the bottom cover (15).

8. The automatic muscle tenderness meter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The instrument base (1) and the bottom cover (15) each have two limiting grooves (17) inside. The bottom of the instrument base (1) is slidably connected to a slider (18). Limiting blocks (19) are fixedly connected to both sides of the slider (18). The outer side of the limiting block (19) is slidably connected to the inner side of the limiting groove (17).

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