Branch and leaf pruning and crushing equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses branch and leaf trimming and smashing equipment which comprises a machine frame, a box body, a traction device, a trimming mechanism and a smashing mechanism, the box body is installed on the machine frame, the smashing mechanism is installed at the bottom of the box body, a partition plate is fixedly connected in the box body, a guide rail is fixedly installed on the machine frame, the guide rail is connected with a sliding seat in a sliding mode, and the sliding seat is connected with the traction device. The sliding seat is fixedly provided with a threaded pipe extending into the box body, the rack is provided with a driving mechanism connected with the threaded pipe, the end, close to the partition plate, of the threaded pipe is rotationally connected with two rotating columns, the rotating columns are provided with clamping plates, and the partition plate is provided with through holes allowing the clamping plates to penetrate through. The trimming mechanism is installed on the partition plate. The ramulus cinnamomi defoliating, sorting and crushing device has the beneficial effects that the automatic treatment of defoliating, sorting and crushing of ramulus cinnamomi can be realized, the production efficiency is greatly improved, two devices can be operated by one person, the production efficiency is further improved, and the advantage of higher production efficiency is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of pruning and shredding equipment, specifically to a branch and leaf pruning and shredding equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Cinnamon oil can be extracted from the branches, leaves, fruits, and flower stalks of the cinnamon tree. Cinnamon oil is a raw material for synthesizing important flavorings such as cinnamic acid, and is used in cosmetics, chocolate, and cigarettes. Medicinally, it is used as a deodorant, carminative, and stimulating aromatic agent, and also has preservative properties. In the cinnamon oil extraction process, mechanical crushing is required before distillation to accelerate the release of the cinnamon oil.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent CN206139314U discloses a tea tree pruning and shredding machine, including a shredding device and a grinding device. The shredding device includes a shredder housing, a drum, a cutter, and a screen. The grinding device includes a mill housing, a mill housing cover, a fixed grinding wheel, and a motor. A conical moving grinding wheel that cooperates with the fixed grinding wheel is connected to the rotor shaft of the motor. The shredding device first shreds the tea branches, cutting the tea leaves and stems into small pieces. These small pieces then enter the grinding device below, where they are ground into fine powder.

[0004] To ensure cinnamon oil production within a limited pool of raw materials, cinnamon branches and leaves need to be separated through distillation. This requires sorting and crushing the branches and leaves. However, current technology lacks equipment capable of this sorting and crushing process, necessitating manual harvesting of leaves from the branches. Furthermore, after sorting, the branches and leaves must be transported separately to different workstations and equipment for crushing, resulting in low production efficiency. Therefore, the existing technology suffers from low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a branch and leaf pruning and crushing device, which includes a frame, a housing, a pulling device, a pruning mechanism and a crushing mechanism. This branch and leaf pruning and crushing device has the advantage of high production efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A branch and leaf pruning and shredding device includes a frame, a housing, a pulling device, a pruning mechanism, and a shredding mechanism. The housing is mounted on the frame, and the shredding mechanism is mounted on the bottom of the housing. The housing has an internally fixed partition. The frame is fixedly mounted with a guide rail, and a sliding seat is slidably connected to the guide rail. A threaded tube extending into the housing is fixedly mounted on the sliding seat. The frame has a drive mechanism connected to the threaded tube. One end of the threaded tube near the partition is rotatably connected to a rotating column. There are two rotating columns, and each rotating column is fitted with a clamping plate. The partition has through holes for the clamping plates to pass through. The pruning mechanism is mounted on the partition.

[0008] This setup automates the defoliation, sorting, and crushing of cinnamon branches, significantly improving production efficiency. While the equipment is performing defoliation, sorting, and crushing, the operator can simultaneously operate another machine, allowing one person to operate two machines, further enhancing production efficiency and achieving a high overall productivity.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping plate is fixedly connected to the rotating column, the sliding seat is slidably connected to a connecting rod extending into the threaded tube, the connecting rod is fixedly connected to a conical block, and both clamping plates abut against the conical block.

[0010] This setup enables the drive plate to clamp the cinnamon stick.

[0011] Preferably, the sliding seat is fixedly mounted with the first cylinder whose output end is fixedly connected to the connecting rod.

[0012] This setup enables the function of pulling the linkage.

[0013] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a threaded sleeve and a support plate, the support plate being fixedly connected to the frame, the threaded sleeve being rotatably connected to the support plate, and the threaded sleeve being threadedly connected to a threaded pipe.

[0014] With this setup, the threaded tube and sliding seat are moved on the guide rail by a threaded sleeve.

[0015] Preferably, the drive mechanism further includes a drive gear, a driven gear, and a first geared motor. The drive gear is rotatably connected to the support plate, the first geared motor is fixedly mounted on the support plate, the output shaft of the first geared motor is conventionally connected to the drive gear, the driven gear is fixedly connected to the threaded sleeve, and the drive gear meshes with the driven gear.

[0016] This setting enables the function of driving the threaded sleeve.

[0017] Preferably, the crushing mechanism includes a rotating shaft and a second reduction motor. The second reduction motor is fixedly mounted on a support plate. The rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second reduction motor. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the housing and extends into the housing. The rotating shaft is fixedly connected to a plurality of cinnamon leaf blades and a plurality of cinnamon branch blades. The cinnamon leaf blades and cinnamon branch blades are located on both sides of the partition.

[0018] This setup allows for the cutting and shredding of cinnamon leaves and cinnamon sticks.

[0019] Preferably, a plurality of stop levers are fixedly connected inside the housing. The stop levers are located below the rotating shaft and are arranged along the axial direction of the rotating shaft. The stop levers are offset from the cinnamon leaf blade and the cinnamon branch blade.

[0020] This setup ensures the cinnamon leaves and cinnamon branches are effectively crushed.

[0021] Preferably, the trimming mechanism includes a mounting base, a blade rod, and a second cylinder. The mounting base is fixedly mounted on the partition plate, the blade rod is slidably connected to the mounting base, and a blade head is provided at one end of the blade rod near the through hole. The second cylinder is fixedly mounted on the mounting base, and the output end of the second cylinder is fixedly connected to the blade rod.

[0022] This setting enables the function of pruning cinnamon branches.

[0023] Preferably, two trimming mechanisms are provided, and the two trimming mechanisms are arranged opposite to each other.

[0024] This setting reduces the amount of cinnamon leaves remaining on the cinnamon branches.

[0025] Preferably, the threaded tube is fixedly mounted with a pressure ring, and the rotating column is located between the threaded tube and the pressure ring.

[0026] This configuration allows the rotating column to be stably mounted on the threaded pipe.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has achieved beneficial technical effects:

[0028] 1. This branch and leaf pruning and crushing equipment prunes cinnamon leaves from cinnamon branches and separates the branches and leaves using partitions, enabling sorting and crushing of both. The operator simply places the cinnamon branch between two clamping plates. Once the two plates hold the branch, a PLC module controls the first and second cylinders, as well as the first and second geared motors, automating the leaf removal, sorting, and crushing processes, significantly improving production efficiency. During the leaf removal, sorting, and crushing process, the operator can also operate another machine, allowing one person to operate two machines simultaneously, further enhancing production efficiency and achieving a high overall productivity.

[0029] 2. The leaf removal, sorting and crushing are completed on the same equipment, so there is no need to transport cinnamon branches and cinnamon leaves to different work stations and equipment for crushing separately. This reduces the manpower, equipment and time required for transportation and achieves the advantage of higher production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a branch and leaf pruning and shredding device according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pulling device and the pruning mechanism in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the crushing mechanism in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0033] The technical features referred to by the various reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are as follows:

[0034] 11. Frame; 12. Housing; 13. Partition; 14. Through hole; 21. Guide rail; 22. Sliding seat; 23. Threaded pipe; 24. Rotating column; 25. Clamping plate; 26. Pressure ring; 31. Connecting rod; 32. Conical block; 33. First cylinder; 34. Mounting seat; 35. Tool holder; 36. Second cylinder; 37. Tool head; 41. Support plate; 42. Threaded sleeve; 43. Driving gear; 44. Driven gear; 45. First geared motor; 51. Second geared motor; 52. Rotating shaft; 53. Cinnamon leaf blade; 54. Cinnamon branch blade; 55. Stop lever. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments. However, the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described below.

[0036] refer to Figure 1-3A branch and leaf pruning and shredding device includes a frame 11, a housing 12, a pulling device, a pruning mechanism, and a shredding mechanism. The housing 12 is mounted on the frame 11, the shredding mechanism is mounted on the bottom of the housing 12, and the housing 12 has an internally fixed partition 13, on which the pruning mechanism is mounted.

[0037] A guide rail 21 is fixedly mounted on the frame 11. A sliding seat 22 is slidably connected to the guide rail 21. A threaded tube 23 extending into the housing 12 is fixedly mounted on the sliding seat 22. The trimming mechanism and the threaded tube 23 are located on both sides of the partition 13. A rotating column 24 is rotatably connected to one end of the threaded tube 23 near the partition 13. Two rotating columns 24 are provided, and clamping plates 25 are mounted on the rotating columns 24. The partition 13 has through holes 14 for the clamping plates 25 to pass through. The clamping plates 25 are fixedly connected to the rotating columns 24. A connecting rod 31 extending into the threaded tube 23 is slidably connected to the sliding seat 22. A conical block 32 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 31. Both clamping plates 25 abut against the conical block 32. The two sides of the conical block 32 are respectively provided with inclined planes that abut against the two clamping plates 25. When the conical block 32 moves toward the partition 13, the inclined planes slide relative to the clamping plates 25, allowing the conical block 32 to push the clamping plates 25 to deflect along the contour of the inclined planes. The connecting rod 31 and the conical block 32 are moved and abut against the end of the clamping plate 25 away from the partition 13, allowing the conical block 32 to push the clamping plate 25 and the rotating column 24 to deflect. This causes the end of the clamping plate 25 near the partition 13 to move closer, thus enabling the clamping plate 25 to clamp the cinnamon stick. The sliding seat 22 is fixedly mounted with the first cylinder 33, whose output end is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 31. The first cylinder 33 is used to pull the connecting rod 31. A pressure ring 26 is fixedly mounted on the threaded tube 23, and the rotating column 24 is located between the threaded tube 23 and the pressure ring 26. The rotating column 24 is clamped by the pressure ring 26 and the threaded tube 23, allowing the rotating column 24 to be stably mounted on the threaded tube 23.

[0038] The frame 11 is equipped with a drive mechanism connected to the threaded tube 23. The drive mechanism includes a threaded sleeve 42 and a support plate 41. The support plate 41 is fixedly connected to the frame 11, and the threaded sleeve 42 is rotatably connected to the support plate 41. The threaded sleeve 42 is threadedly connected to the threaded tube 23. Rotating the threaded sleeve 42 drives the threaded tube 23 and the sliding seat 22 to move on the guide rail 21. The drive mechanism also includes a driving gear 43, a driven gear 44, and a first reduction motor 45. The driving gear 43 is rotatably connected to the support plate 41, and the first reduction motor 45 is fixedly mounted on the support plate 41. The output shaft of the first reduction motor 45 is fixedly connected to the driving gear 43, and the driven gear 44 is fixedly connected to the threaded sleeve 42. The driving gear 43 and the driven gear 44 mesh. The first reduction motor 45 drives the driving gear 43 to rotate, and the driving gear 43 drives the driven gear 44 to rotate, thereby driving the threaded sleeve 42 to rotate through the driven gear 44, thus realizing the function of driving the threaded sleeve 42.

[0039] The pulverizing mechanism includes a rotating shaft 52 and a second reduction motor 51. The second reduction motor 51 is fixedly mounted on a support plate 41. The rotating shaft 52 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second reduction motor 51. The rotating shaft 52 is rotatably connected to the housing 12 and extends into the housing 12. Multiple cinnamon leaf blades 53 and multiple cinnamon branch blades 54 are fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 52, and the cinnamon leaf blades 53 and cinnamon branch blades 54 are located on both sides of the partition 13. The second reduction motor 51 drives the rotating shaft 52, cinnamon leaf blades 53, and cinnamon branch blades 54 to rotate, thereby cutting and pulverizing the cinnamon leaves and cinnamon branches through the cinnamon leaf blades 53 and cinnamon branch blades 54 respectively. Multiple stop bars 55 are fixedly connected inside the housing 12. The stop bars 55 are located below the rotating shaft 52 and are arranged along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 52, offset from the cinnamon leaf blades 53 and cinnamon branch blades 54. The crushed cinnamon leaves and cinnamon branches fall downwards through the gap between adjacent baffles 55. The baffles 55 block the uncrushed cinnamon leaves and branches, thus ensuring the crushing effect of the cinnamon leaves and branches.

[0040] The pruning mechanism includes a mounting base 34, a blade 35, and a second cylinder 36. The mounting base 34 is fixedly mounted on the partition plate 13. The blade 35 is slidably connected to the mounting base 34. A blade head 37 is provided at one end of the blade 35 near the through hole 14. The second cylinder 36 is fixedly mounted on the mounting base 34, and its output end is fixedly connected to the blade 35. The second cylinder 36 drives the blade 35 and blade head 37 to move towards the cinnamon branch. As the clamping plate 25 moves the cinnamon branch, the blade head 37 scrapes off the cinnamon leaves, thus pruning the cinnamon branch. Two pruning mechanisms are provided, arranged opposite each other. These two opposing mechanisms can scrape off the cinnamon leaves from the cinnamon branch from different directions, reducing the amount of cinnamon leaves remaining on the branch.

[0041] Specific work process:

[0042] Initially, clamping plates 25 pass through through holes 14. A cinnamon stick is placed between the two clamping plates 25. The first cylinder 33 drives the connecting rod and the conical block 32 towards the partition 13, and pushes the ends of the two clamping plates 25 away from the conical block 32 closer together, thus clamping the cinnamon stick. The second cylinder 36 drives the blade shank 35 towards the center of the through hole 14, causing the blade head 37 to contact the cinnamon stick. The first reduction motor 45 drives the threaded sleeve 42 to rotate via the driving gear 43 and the driven gear 44. When the threaded sleeve 42 rotates, it drives the threaded tube 23 connected to it to move away from the partition 13, thereby pulling the cinnamon stick through the clamping plates 25. As the cinnamon stick moves, the blade 37 cuts and scrapes off the cinnamon leaves. The cinnamon leaves fall downwards due to gravity, while the cinnamon stick passes through the through hole 14 along with the clamping plate 25, thus separating the cinnamon leaves and cinnamon stick to both sides of the partition 13, achieving the sorting function. Then, the first cylinder 33 drives the connecting rod and the conical block 32 to move away from the partition 13. The conical block 32 releases the two clamping plates 25, causing the two clamping plates 25 to release the cinnamon stick. The cinnamon stick and cinnamon leaves fall onto the cinnamon stick blade 54 and the cinnamon leaf blade 53 respectively. The rotating shaft 52 drives the cinnamon stick blade 54 and the cinnamon leaf blade 53 to cut the cinnamon stick and cinnamon leaves respectively, causing the cinnamon stick and cinnamon leaves to be cut and crushed.

[0043] This embodiment has the following advantages:

[0044] This branch and leaf pruning and crushing equipment prunes cinnamon leaves from cinnamon branches and separates the branches and leaves using a partition 13, enabling sorting and crushing of the cinnamon branches and leaves. The operator simply places the cinnamon branch between two clamping plates 25. After the two clamping plates 25 clamp the cinnamon branch, the PLC module controls the operation of the first cylinder 33, the second cylinder 36, the first reduction motor 45, and the second reduction motor 51, thereby automating the leaf removal, sorting, and crushing of the cinnamon branches and significantly improving production efficiency. During the leaf removal, sorting, and crushing process, the operator can also operate another piece of equipment, allowing one person to operate two machines, further enhancing production efficiency and achieving a high overall production rate.

[0045] The process of leaf removal, sorting, and crushing is completed on the same machine, eliminating the need to transport cinnamon branches and leaves to different workstations and machines for crushing. This reduces the manpower, equipment, and time required for handling, resulting in higher production efficiency.

[0046] Based on the disclosure and teachings of the above specification, those skilled in the art can make changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and described above, and some modifications and changes to the utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model. Furthermore, although some specific terms are used in this specification, these terms are only for convenience of explanation and do not constitute any limitation on the utility model.

Claims

1. A branch and leaf pruning and shredding device, characterized in that: The device includes a frame (11), a housing (12), a pulling device, a trimming mechanism, and a crushing mechanism. The housing (12) is mounted on the frame (11), and the crushing mechanism is mounted on the bottom of the housing (12). The housing (12) has an internally fixed partition (13). The frame (11) is fixedly mounted with a guide rail (21), and the guide rail (21) is slidably connected with a sliding seat (22). The sliding seat (22) is fixedly mounted with a threaded tube (23) extending into the housing (12). The frame (11) has a drive mechanism connected to the threaded tube (23). The end of the threaded tube (23) near the partition (13) is rotatably connected to a rotating column (24). There are two rotating columns (24). The rotating columns (24) are equipped with clamping plates (25). The partition (13) has a through hole (14) for the clamping plates (25) to pass through. The trimming mechanism is mounted on the partition (13).

2. The branch and leaf pruning and shredding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping plate (25) is fixedly connected to the rotating column (24), the sliding seat (22) is slidably connected to the connecting rod (31) extending into the threaded tube (23), the connecting rod (31) is fixedly connected to the conical block (32), and both clamping plates (25) abut against the conical block (32).

3. The branch and leaf pruning and shredding equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding seat (22) is fixedly mounted on the first cylinder (33) whose output end is fixedly connected to the connecting rod (31).

4. The branch and leaf pruning and shredding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism includes a threaded sleeve (42) and a support plate (41). The support plate (41) is fixedly connected to the frame (11), the threaded sleeve (42) is rotatably connected to the support plate (41), and the threaded sleeve (42) is threadedly connected to the threaded tube (23).

5. The branch and leaf pruning and shredding equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The drive mechanism further includes a drive gear (43), a driven gear (44), and a first geared motor (45). The drive gear (43) is rotatably connected to the support plate (41). The first geared motor (45) is fixedly mounted on the support plate (41). The output shaft of the first geared motor (45) is fixedly connected to the drive gear (43). The driven gear (44) is fixedly connected to the threaded sleeve (42). The drive gear (43) meshes with the driven gear (44).

6. The branch and leaf pruning and shredding equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The crushing mechanism includes a rotating shaft (52) and a second reduction motor (51). The second reduction motor (51) is fixedly mounted on a support plate (41). The rotating shaft (52) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second reduction motor (51). The rotating shaft (52) is rotatably connected to the housing (12) and extends into the housing (12). The rotating shaft (52) is fixedly connected to a plurality of cinnamon leaf blades (53) and a plurality of cinnamon branch blades (54). The cinnamon leaf blades (53) and cinnamon branch blades (54) are located on both sides of the partition (13).

7. The branch and leaf pruning and shredding equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: Multiple stop bars (55) are fixedly connected inside the housing (12). The stop bars (55) are located below the rotating shaft (52). The multiple stop bars (55) are arranged along the axial direction of the rotating shaft (52). The stop bars (55) are offset from the cinnamon leaf blade (53) and the cinnamon branch blade (54).

8. The branch and leaf pruning and shredding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trimming mechanism includes a mounting base (34), a blade rod (35), and a second cylinder (36). The mounting base (34) is fixedly mounted on the partition plate (13). The blade rod (35) is slidably connected to the mounting base (34). A blade head (37) is provided at one end of the blade rod (35) near the through hole (14). The second cylinder (36) is fixedly mounted on the mounting base (34). The output end of the second cylinder (36) is fixedly connected to the blade rod (35).

9. The branch and leaf pruning and shredding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two trimming mechanisms, which are arranged opposite to each other.

10. The branch and leaf pruning and shredding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The threaded tube (23) is fixedly fitted with a pressure ring (26), and the rotating column (24) is located between the threaded tube (23) and the pressure ring (26).

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