Automatic cutting equipment for corn cobs

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of corn cob sectioning, in particular to an automatic corn cob sectioning device which comprises a bottom plate and a box body, the left side of the upper end of the outer wall of the bottom plate is fixedly connected with the box body, a corn cob feeding structure is arranged at the lower end of the inner wall of the box body, and the upper end of the right side of the box body is fixedly communicated with a feeding port. A corn cob cutting structure is arranged at the right end of the feeding opening, and a material box is placed on the right side of the upper end of the outer wall of the bottom plate. According to the automatic corn cob segment cutting equipment, through the corn cob feeding structure, a reciprocating lead screw drives a sliding block and a transverse plate to move up and down in a reciprocating mode, the transverse plate drives a plurality of vertical rods to slide in the box body in a reciprocating mode, a second motor finally drives a plurality of straight rods to move in a reciprocating mode, and then the corn cobs are conveyed out in a transverse state through the straight rods; workers do not need to place the corn cobs in the direction, the manual operation steps in the working process are simplified, the working intensity is further reduced, and meanwhile more automation is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of corn cob cutting technology, specifically to an automated corn cob cutting device. Background Technology

[0002] Sweet corn is highly nutritious, palatable, and versatile in processing, making it popular with consumers, especially mid- to high-end hotels and restaurants, where it has become a new delicacy. However, the current corn-cutting process involves multiple steps and complex procedures. Manual operation results in low efficiency and poor quality, failing to meet the demands of a large-scale market and existing needs. Therefore, this paper proposes an automated corn cob-cutting device.

[0003] For example, a corn cob cutting device with announcement number "CN206048310U" solves the problems of irregular cuts and low processing efficiency due to manual operation, improving work efficiency and preventing the high risks associated with manual operation. This device offers stable corn cutting, clean cuts, high yield, smooth operation, and low failure rate, making it suitable for cutting fresh corn, frozen corn, and root vegetables, and easy to promote. However, in the aforementioned corn cutting process, the corn is only transported via a conveyor belt and a corn placement device. During cutting, the lack of a limiting mechanism for the corn results in low stability. When the corn comes into contact with the cutter, it easily detaches from the corn placement device, requiring manual repositioning, thus reducing work efficiency and practicality. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that in the process of cutting corn into segments, the corn is only transported by a conveyor belt and a corn placement device. During the cutting process, the corn has low stability because it is not limited. When the corn comes into contact with the cutter, it is easy for the corn to fall off the corn placement device, requiring the operator to put it back in, thus reducing work efficiency and practicality. Therefore, an automated corn cob cutting device is proposed.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] Design an automated corn cob cutting device, including a base plate and a box. The upper left side of the outer wall of the base plate is fixedly connected to the box. The lower end of the inner wall of the box is provided with a corn cob feeding structure. The upper right side of the box is fixedly connected to the feed inlet. The right end of the feed inlet is provided with a corn cob cutting structure. A material box is placed on the upper right side of the outer wall of the base plate.

[0007] Preferably, the corn cob feeding structure includes a second motor, a reciprocating screw is fixedly connected to the end of the output shaft of the second motor, the lower end of the reciprocating screw is rotatably connected to the housing through a bearing, the outer walls of the two reciprocating screws are threadedly connected to the sliders, the inner walls of the two sliders are fixedly connected to the horizontal plate, and a plurality of vertical rods are fixedly connected to the upper end of the outer wall of the horizontal plate, and the outer walls of the vertical rods are slidably connected to the housing.

[0008] Preferably, the outer walls of the two second motors are fixedly connected to the housing via brackets, and a mesh plate is fixedly connected to the lower left side of the housing.

[0009] Preferably, the corn cob cutting structure includes an outer shell, the lower left end of the outer shell is fixedly connected to the box body through a frame, the rear side of the outer wall of the outer shell is fixedly connected to the first motor through a bracket, the output shaft of the first motor is fixedly connected to a turntable through a reducer, the rotating shaft of the turntable is rotatably connected to the outer shell through a bearing, and two blades are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer shell.

[0010] Preferably, the upper left end of the outer shell is fixedly connected to the feed inlet, and the lower end of the outer shell is fixedly connected to the discharge outlet.

[0011] Preferably, a cover plate is fixedly connected to the front side of the box and the outer shell.

[0012] The present invention proposes an automated corn cob cutting device with the following advantages: Through the corn cob feeding structure, two second motors start simultaneously to drive the reciprocating screw to rotate in the housing via bearings. The reciprocating screw then drives the slider and horizontal plate to move up and down reciprocally. The horizontal plate drives multiple vertical rods to slide back and forth in the housing. Finally, the second motor drives multiple straight rods to move back and forth. The corn cobs are then conveyed out in a horizontal position through the multiple straight rods. This eliminates the need for workers to position the corn cobs, simplifies the manual operation steps in the work process, reduces labor intensity, and is also more automated.

[0013] The corn cob cutting structure starts with a first motor that drives multiple turntables to rotate within the outer casing via bearings. The rotation of the turntables causes the corn cobs rolling in to rotate synchronously. Simultaneously, subsequent corn cobs are also conveyed into the grooves of the turntables. When the corn comes into contact with multiple blades, the blades cut the corn cob at multiple points. The corn is conveyed by the rotating turntables and cut into segments upon contact with the blades. The outer casing of the turntables limits the corn on the inner wall of the turntables, preventing the corn from detaching and making the cutting process more stable, while also improving practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1A front sectional view;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Left sectional view of the inner shell;

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The front view.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Corn cob cutting structure, 101. First motor, 102. Turntable, 103. Cutting tool, 104. Outer shell; 2. Corn cob feeding structure, 201. Second motor, 202. Reciprocating screw, 203. Horizontal plate, 204. Vertical rod, 205. Slider, 3. Cover plate, 4. Box body, 5. Feed inlet, 6. Discharge outlet, 7. Frame body, 8. Material box, 9. Bottom plate, 10. Mesh plate. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0021] See attached document Figure 1-5 In this embodiment, an automated corn cob cutting device includes a base plate 9 and a box 4. The upper left side of the outer wall of the base plate 9 is fixedly connected to the box 4. The lower end of the inner wall of the box 4 is provided with a corn cob feeding structure 2. The upper right side of the box 4 is fixedly connected to the feed inlet 5. The right end of the feed inlet 5 is provided with a corn cob cutting structure 1. A material box 8 is placed on the upper right side of the outer wall of the base plate 9. The outer walls of two second motors 201 are fixedly connected to the box 4 through brackets.

[0022] A mesh plate 10 is fixedly connected to the lower left side of the housing 4. The mesh plate 10 is made of stainless steel plate with through holes on the surface. The upper left side of the outer shell 104 is fixedly connected to the feed inlet 5, and the lower end of the outer shell 104 is fixedly connected to the discharge outlet 6. A cover plate 3 is fixedly connected to the front of the housing 4 and the outer shell 104. The cover plate 3 is threadedly connected to the housing 4 and the outer shell 104 by bolts. If necessary, the cover plate 3 can be opened to inspect the internal parts of the housing 4 and the outer shell 104.

[0023] See attached document Figure 2 and 4 The corn cob feeding structure 2 includes a second motor 201, which is a servo motor. The output shaft of the second motor 201 is fixedly connected to a reciprocating screw 202, and the lower end of the reciprocating screw 202 is rotatably connected to the housing 4 through a bearing.

[0024] The second motor 201 can drive the reciprocating screw 202 to rotate in the housing 4 through the bearing. The outer walls of the two reciprocating screws 202 are threadedly connected to the sliders 205. The inner walls of the two sliders 205 are fixedly connected to the horizontal plate 203. Multiple vertical rods 204 are fixedly connected to the upper end of the outer wall of the horizontal plate 203. The outer walls of the vertical rods 204 are slidably connected to the housing 4. The vertical rods 204 can slide in the housing 4.

[0025] See attached document Figure 1-3 5: The corn cob cutting structure 1 includes an outer shell 104. The lower left side of the outer shell 104 is fixedly connected to the box 4 via a frame 7. The rear side of the outer wall of the outer shell 104 is fixedly connected to the first motor 101 via a bracket. The first motor 101 is a servo motor. The output shaft of the first motor 101 is fixedly connected to a turntable 102 via a reducer. The rotating shaft of the turntable 102 is rotatably connected to the outer shell 104 via a bearing. The first motor 101 can drive the turntable 102 to rotate inside the outer shell 104 via a bearing. Two blades 103 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer shell 104.

[0026] Working principle:

[0027] Automated feeding of corn cobs:

[0028] When it is necessary to cut the corn cob into sections, first, the corn cob is introduced into the box 4 through the opening on the left side. Then, the power cords of the two second motors 201 are connected to the control board at the same time, and the external power supply of the two second motors 201 is also connected. The two second motors 201 start at the same time, driving the reciprocating screw 202 to rotate in the box 4 through the bearing. Then, the reciprocating screw 202 drives the slider 205 and the horizontal plate 203 to move up and down back and forth. Then, the horizontal plate 203 drives multiple vertical rods 204 to slide back and forth in the box 4.

[0029] When the vertical rod 204 moves upward, it pushes the corn cob up. When the corn cob aligns with the right slope of the box 4, it rolls onto the right slope of the box 4. When the vertical rod 204 moves downward and resets, subsequent corn cobs roll onto the vertical rod 204. This reciprocating motion can eventually transport the corn cobs to the uppermost slope on the right side of the box 4. By transporting the corn cobs in this way, the corn cobs can always be kept in a horizontal position. Vertical corn cobs will fall into the left side of the box 4 and roll to the right through the internal slope, continuing to be transported horizontally. The mesh plate 10 serves a ventilation function.

[0030] Automated corn cob cutting process:

[0031] When the corn cobs are being conveyed, the external power supply of the first motor 101 is connected. The first motor 101 starts and drives multiple turntables 102 to rotate in the housing 104 through bearings via a reducer. When the corn cobs are conveyed to the ramp at the right end of the box 4, the corn cobs will roll laterally into the feed inlet 5 and be conveyed laterally into the corresponding groove of the turntable 102 by the feed inlet 5. At this time, the rotation of the turntable 102 drives the corn that rolls in to rotate synchronously.

[0032] Meanwhile, subsequent corn cobs will also enter the grooves of the turntable 102 for conveying. When the corn comes into contact with multiple blades 103, the multiple blades 103 will cut the corn cob in multiple places. This movement can cut the corn cob into sections. The cut corn cobs are conveyed by the turntable 102 to the discharge port 6 and fall into the material box 8 for collection. The box body 4 and the outer shell 104 are fixed with a cover plate 3 by bolts. The cover plate 3 can be opened to inspect the internal parts. The cover plate 3 is made of transparent glass, and the feeding situation can be observed through the cover plate 3.

[0033] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes in form and detail are possible within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A corn cob automatic sectioning device, comprising a base plate (9) and a box (4), the outer wall upper left side of the base plate (9) is fixedly connected with the box (4), characterized in that: The lower end of the inner wall of the box (4) is provided with a corn cob feeding structure (2), the right upper end of the box (4) is fixedly communicated with a feeding port (5), the right end of the feeding port (5) is provided with a corn cob cutting structure (1), and the outer wall upper end right side of the bottom plate (9) is placed with a material box (8).

2. The corn cob automated segmenting apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The corn cob feeding structure (2) comprises a second motor (201), the output shaft end of the second motor (201) is fixedly connected with a reciprocating lead screw (202), the lower end of the reciprocating lead screw (202) is rotatably connected with the box (4) through a bearing, the outer walls of the two reciprocating lead screws (202) are threadedly connected with sliding blocks (205), the inner walls of the two sliding blocks (205) are fixedly connected with a cross plate (203), the outer wall upper end of the cross plate (203) is fixedly connected with a plurality of vertical rods (204), and the outer walls of the vertical rods (204) are slidably connected with the box (4).

3. The corn cob automated segmenting apparatus of claim 2, wherein: The outer walls of the two second motors (201) are fixedly connected with the box (4) through supports, and the left lower end of the box (4) is fixedly connected with a mesh plate (10).

4. The corn cob automated segmenting apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The corn cob cutting structure (1) comprises an outer shell (104), the left lower end of the outer shell (104) is fixedly connected with the box (4) through a frame body (7), the outer wall rear side of the outer shell (104) is fixedly connected with a first motor (101) through a support, the output shaft of the first motor (101) is fixedly connected with a rotating disc (102) through a speed reducer, the rotating shaft of the rotating disc (102) is rotatably connected with the outer shell (104) through a bearing, and the inner wall of the outer shell (104) is fixedly connected with two cutters (103).

5. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein: The left upper end of the outer shell (104) is fixedly communicated with the feeding port (5), and the lower end of the outer shell (104) is fixedly communicated with a discharge port (6).

6. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein: The front sides of the box (4) and the outer shell (104) are fixedly connected with a cover plate (3).

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