Wave cutter assembly with blade set provided with tensioning mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a wave cutter assembly with a blade group provided with a tensioning mechanism, which comprises a cutter frame, a wave blade group, a bolt, a lifting ring screw for tensioning blades and a tightening nut, the tightening nut outside the cutter frame is screwed into the tail part of the lifting ring screw, and the middle wave blade group is tensioned by continuously tightening, so that the purpose of tensioning spiked blades is realized. When a wolf tooth piece or a wolf tooth strip is cut, the blade cannot be bent and deformed due to the fact that food materials are squeezed into the blade and the size of the food materials is overlapped, the machining difficulty and the machining cost of the cutter assembly can be obviously reduced through the integral cutter frame with the fixed size, the complexity of blade replacement operation can also be obviously reduced, and the overall performance of the cutter is improved; and the processing and using cost is obviously reduced. The whole food material is cut into a wave sheet shape or a strip shape in a multi-layer mode at a time, the situation that the blade is bent and deformed due to cutter expansion does not occur, and the working efficiency of an operator can be obviously improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cutting tool technology, specifically to a wave cutter assembly with a blade assembly and a tensioning mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the food processing industry, there is often a need to cut whole ingredients into wavy strips to meet specific cooking requirements. These wavy strips are called "wolf tooth" strips. A common method is to process whole potatoes or radishes into wolf tooth strips. Wolf tooth potato strips are a distinctive Sichuan-style snack. They are made using a special wavy cutter to slice whole potatoes into canine-tooth-like strips, hence the name. They are usually deep-fried with other seasonal vegetables and then mixed with various spices. The finished product is incredibly fragrant, its enticing aroma filling the streets, and it also boasts high nutritional value. Wolf tooth radish strips and wolf tooth carrot strips also hold an important place in mixed dishes across various regions, serving as indispensable ingredients. Compared to ordinary straight strips, wolf tooth strips have a significantly larger surface area in contact with seasonings, allowing for more thorough contact and resulting in a superior texture.

[0003] Currently, there is a wide variety of knives on the market for cutting potatoes, carrots, and other ingredients into a serrated shape. However, the working principle of most knives is largely the same. One common type is a single blade with a wavy structure. When cutting potatoes with this type of knife, you first have to cut the whole potato into serrated slices one by one, and then cut these serrated slices into serrated strips one by one. The whole process is quite tedious and time-consuming.

[0004] Another type is the multi-blade integral serrated cutter, which is composed of multiple serrated blades. However, since each blade has a certain thickness, the overall thickness increases significantly when multiple blades are stacked together. During cutting, when the entire multi-blade serrated cutter is pressed into the potato, the thickness of the potato itself and the thickness of the blades combine, causing the potato to expand. Once expansion occurs, the outer serrated blades are affected and bend. As a result, the pusher originally used to press the potato cannot be inserted into the gaps between the multiple serrated blades, causing the entire potato to get stuck in the cutter and unable to be pushed out.

[0005] To address this challenge, the industry commonly employs a solution that involves making the individual serrated blades thinner while applying tension to both sides of the blade. This approach effectively reduces the expansion caused by the cumulative thickness of the potato when pressed into multiple blades. Furthermore, the continuous tension on both sides prevents the blades from tilting due to uneven pressure, thus ensuring smooth cutting.

[0006] In current industry practice, numerous methods have been developed to apply tension to both sides of the spiked blade. The mainstream approach involves placing strong supports on both sides of the blade frame. These supports hold up the multiple spiked blades, preventing them from bending due to the expansion of the potato under pressure. However, this method places stringent requirements on machining precision. If the supports are too short or have negative machining errors, the spiked blades will not be stably supported, and they will still bend due to expansion during cutting. Conversely, if the supports are too long or have positive machining errors, they will be difficult to insert smoothly, undoubtedly increasing installation difficulty. Furthermore, meeting high-precision machining requirements significantly increases processing costs. In addition, replacing a faulty spiked blade is extremely complex, requiring specialized disassembly and installation tools. Utility Model Content

[0007] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention introduces a unique structure for adjusting the tension of wolf-tooth blades by tightening nuts at both ends. After installing multiple wolf-tooth blades into a fixed-size blade frame, the tension at both ends of the blade can be easily adjusted by tightening the adjusting nuts, making the operation simple and quick. Since the blade frame is of a fixed size, there is no need to reinstall the two side blade frames; tightening the wolf-tooth blades only requires tightening the nuts at both ends. This not only reduces the difficulty of installing the two side blade frames separately but also significantly saves processing costs. Furthermore, replacing a single wolf-tooth blade is extremely easy for ordinary users. Simply loosen the nuts at both ends to remove the blade to be replaced, install the new blade, and then tighten the nuts at both ends. The entire process requires no professional disassembly or installation tools and is simple and easy to perform.

[0008] The wave cutter assembly with tensioning mechanism has right pin 4-1 and left pin 4-2 inserted into holes at both ends of the wave cutter assembly 5. Right eye screw 8-1 and left eye screw 8-2 are inserted into right pin 4-1 and left pin 4-2, respectively. The right eye screw 8-1 and left eye screw 8-2 are alternately distributed among the cutters of the wave cutter assembly 5. (See reference...) Figure 3The right eye screw 8-1 and the left eye screw 8-2 are inserted into the holes at both ends of the blade frame 7. The right tightening nut 6-1 and the left tightening nut 6-2 are on the outside of both ends of the blade frame 7. By continuously rotating and tightening the right nut 6-1 and the left tightening nut 6-2, the right eye screw 8-1 and the left eye screw 8-2 can tighten the right pin 4-1 and the left pin 4-2, thereby tightening the wave blade assembly 5 and tensioning each wave blade.

[0009] The wave cutter assembly with tensioning mechanism of the blade group has a gap spacing size in the middle of the pusher 3 that is consistent with the spacing size in the middle of the wave blade group 5. The pusher 3 can be pressed into the blade spacing in the wave blade group 5. The pusher 3 is mounted on the pusher plate 2. The pusher plate 2 has a right linear bearing 1-1 and a left linear bearing 1-2 on both sides. The linear bearings on both sides can be mounted on corresponding linear columns to ensure that the pusher moves up and down linearly relative to the wave blade group 5.

[0010] In summary, the benefits brought about by this invention are:

[0011] From a manufacturing perspective, the structure of using nuts tightened at both ends to hold the serrated blades offers numerous advantages. It relaxes the stringent requirements for the machining precision of the two blade frames, alleviating the high costs and difficulties associated with traditional high-precision machining. Simultaneously, the installation and debugging process is no longer cumbersome, as this structure offers better tolerance for errors, eliminating the need for installers to painstakingly adjust for minor dimensional deviations. Consequently, costs throughout the entire process, from raw material procurement and component processing to final product assembly, can be effectively controlled, achieving the goal of significantly reducing manufacturing costs.

[0012] From a user's perspective, the convenience of this structure is equally outstanding. Replacing an old blade is extremely simple. Users don't need specialized tools; they can easily remove the old blade by simply loosening the screw, insert the new blade, and tighten the screw to complete the replacement process. This greatly reduces the complexity of use and maintenance, allowing even users without professional mechanical repair knowledge to easily handle blade replacement, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0013] This method allows for the cutting of a whole piece of food into multiple layers into wavy slices or strips without the blade bending or deforming due to expansion, significantly improving the operator's work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 Exploded view of a wave cutter assembly with a tensioning mechanism for the blade assembly;

[0015] Figure 2 A perspective view of a wave cutter assembly with a tensioning mechanism for the blade assembly;

[0016] Figure 3 Top view of a wave cutter assembly with a tensioning mechanism for the blade assembly;

[0017] Figure 4 Front view of a wave cutter assembly with a tensioning mechanism for the blade assembly;

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1-1, Right linear bearing; 1-2, Left linear bearing; 2, Propeller plate; 3, Propeller; 4-1, Right pin; 4-2, Left pin; 5, Wave blade assembly; 6-1, Right tightening nut; 6-2, Left tightening nut; 7, Blade frame; 8-1, Right eye bolt; 8-2, Left eye bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0020] Please see Figure 3 The wave blade assembly 5 is placed in the middle of the blade frame 7. The right pin 4-1 and the left pin 4-2 are inserted into both ends of the wave blade assembly 5. The right eye screw 8-1 and the left eye screw 8-2 are staggered in the blade gap of the wave blade assembly 5. The heads of the right eye screw 8-1 and the left eye screw 8-2 are inside the blade frame 7, and the tails of the right eye screw 8-1 and the left eye screw 8-2 pass through the holes at both ends of the blade frame 7. The right tightening nut 6-1 and the left tightening nut 6-2 are outside the blade frame 7. The right tightening nut 6-1 and the left tightening nut 6-2 can be screwed into the tails of the right eye screw 8-1 and the left eye screw 8-2. By continuously tightening the nuts, the heads of the right eye screw 8-1 and the left eye screw 8-2 will continuously move towards both ends of the blade frame. The right eye screw 8-1 and the left eye screw 8-2 pull the right pin 4-1 and the left pin 4-2, thereby tensioning the blades of the wave blade assembly 5.

[0021] In actual operation, the block of food is placed on the wavy blade assembly 5. The pusher 3 moves to the left in a straight line under the action of external force. As the pusher 3 moves closer to the wavy blade assembly 5, the block of food is squeezed into the wavy blade assembly 5. The pusher 3 continues to squeeze until each tooth of the pusher is pressed into the gap between each blade of the wavy blade assembly 5. At this point, the entire block of food will be pushed out of the wavy blade assembly 5. After passing through each blade, the food is cut into wavy slices.

[0022] The wavy slices can be cooked and eaten directly, or multiple layers of wavy slices can be stacked together and placed on the wavy blade set 5 to be cut again, thus creating wavy strips.

[0023] The ingredients cut into wavy strips can be cooked and eaten directly, or multiple wavy strips can be stacked together and placed perpendicular to the blade on the wavy blade assembly 5 to cut them again, thus producing granular ingredients.

[0024] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with general descriptions and specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A wave tool assembly with a blade set belt tensioning mechanism, characterized by, Comprise: The right side bolt (4-1) and the left side bolt (4-2) are inserted into the holes at both ends of the wave blade group (5), the right side ring screw (8-1) and the left side ring screw (8-2) are inserted into the right side bolt (4-1) and the left side bolt (4-2), the right side ring screw (8-1) and the left side ring screw (8-2) are staggered in each blade of the wave blade group (5), the right side ring screw (8-1) and the left side ring screw (8-2) are inserted into the holes at both ends of the blade frame (7), the right side tightening nut (6-1) and the left side tightening nut (6-2) are outside the blade frame (7) at both ends, by continuously rotating the right side tightening nut (6-1) and the left side tightening nut (6-2), the right side ring screw (8-1) and the left side ring screw (8-2) can tighten the right side bolt (4-1) and the left side bolt (4-2), so as to tighten the wave blade group (5) and tension each wave blade.

2. The wave tool assembly of claim 1 wherein, The gap spacing size in the middle of the pusher (3) is consistent with the middle spacing size of the wave blade group (5), the pusher (3) can be pressed into the blade spacing in the wave blade group (5), the pusher (3) is installed on the pusher plate (2), the pusher plate (2) has a right side linear bearing (1-1) and a left side linear bearing (1-2) on both sides, the linear bearings on both sides can be installed on the corresponding linear column, which ensures that the pusher makes linear motion up and down relative to the wave blade group (5).

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