Slitting equipment for vermicelli production

By combining a conveyor and a PLC controller with a design for positioning rollers and slitting rollers, the problem of discontinuous transportation in vermicelli production was solved, enabling continuous transportation and uniform slitting of vermicelli, thus improving the efficiency and quality of the slitting equipment.

CN224012448UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20LANGZHONG SHENGZHIYUAN FINE FOOD CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-08
Publication Date
2026-03-20

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Technical Problem

Existing vermicelli production slitting equipment requires stopping vermicelli transport when adjusting the cutter spacing, resulting in discontinuous transport and affecting slitting speed and uniformity.

Method used

The system employs a conveyor, a slitting assembly, positioning rollers, and a PLC controller. The positioning rollers hold the rice noodles and monitor their length in real time. The slitting rollers and slitting seats roll and slit the rice noodles along their movement direction. The PLC controller adjusts the slitting length to prevent transportation interruptions.

Benefits of technology

It enables continuous transportation and uniform cutting of vermicelli, avoiding poor cutting quality caused by sudden stops or unstable movement, and ensuring cutting speed and uniformity.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of bean vermicelli slitting equipment, and discloses a slitting device for bean vermicelli production, which comprises a conveyor, a slitting assembly for slitting bean vermicelli is arranged on the front side of the conveyor, the slitting assembly comprises a fixing frame fixed on the front side of the conveyor, and a slitting seat and a slitting roller are rotatably connected in the fixing frame respectively. Three cutting grooves are formed in the outer wall of the slitting base at equal intervals, three cutters are fixed to the outer wall of the slitting roller at equal intervals, and the slitting base and the slitting roller are equal in diameter. According to the bean vermicelli slitting device, bean vermicelli is driven to penetrate through the position between the slitting roller and the slitting base, when the length of the bean vermicelli reaches the length needing to be slit, the slitting roller and the slitting base rotate relatively, the cutter is inserted into the cutting groove, the bean vermicelli is slit, and due to the fact that the slitting roller and the slitting base conduct rolling slitting in the bean vermicelli moving direction, the slitting efficiency is improved. Therefore, the normal transportation of the vermicelli cannot be hindered to stop the vermicelli, and the slitting speed of the vermicelli is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of vermicelli slitting equipment, and in particular to a vermicelli slitting equipment for vermicelli production. Background Technology

[0002] Vermicelli is a common food in China, a type of thread-like food made from mung bean, sweet potato starch, etc., hence the name vermicelli. The diameter of vermicelli is generally around 0.5 millimeters, which is also the origin of its name "thread". The production process of vermicelli usually involves pulping, vacuum degassing, spreading the pulp, steaming, and drying. With the development of modern society, vermicelli is no longer simply sold in bundles or bunches. Producers are gradually packaging vermicelli into more sophisticated forms to meet market demand.

[0003] An existing slitting device for vermicelli production (publication number: CN221160474U) has at least the following drawbacks: the device conveys vermicelli to four cutters for slitting, but when the spacing of the four cutters is adjusted to adjust the slitting length, the vermicelli transport needs to be stopped, and the four cutters cannot move along the direction of vermicelli movement when slitting the vermicelli. This causes intermittent pauses in vermicelli transport during slitting, affecting both the speed of vermicelli transport and slitting, as well as the continuity of vermicelli transport. It is not conducive to maintaining uniform speed of vermicelli movement and ensuring the uniformity of vermicelli cutting. Sudden stops or unstable movement may cause poor cutting quality of vermicelli. Therefore, this utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a slitting device for vermicelli production.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A slitting device for producing vermicelli includes a conveyor. A slitting assembly for slitting vermicelli is provided on the front side of the conveyor. The slitting assembly includes a fixed frame fixed on the front side of the conveyor. A slitting seat and a slitting roller are rotatably connected inside the fixed frame. Three cutting grooves are equidistantly opened on the outer wall of the slitting seat. Three cutting blades are equidistantly fixed on the outer wall of the slitting roller. The diameters of the slitting seat and the slitting roller are equal. When the slitting seat and the slitting roller rotate relative to each other, the three cutting blades can cut into the interior of the three cutting grooves respectively. A positioning frame is fixed on the front side of the conveyor and above the fixed frame. Two positioning rollers are rotatably connected inside the positioning frame.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a first motor is fixed on the left side of the fixing frame, the output shaft of the first motor is fixed to the left end of the slitting roller, a first pulley is fixed to the right end of the slitting roller, a second pulley is rotatably connected to the right side of the fixing frame, the first pulley and the second pulley are linked by a linkage belt, and a first gear is fixed to the right end of the second pulley and the right end of the slitting seat, and the two first gears mesh with each other.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a second gear is fixed to the right end of each of the two positioning rollers, and the two second gears mesh with each other. A third pulley is fixed to the left end of the drive shaft of the conveyor and the left end of the corresponding positioning roller. The two third pulleys are linked by a linkage belt. The diameter of the positioning roller is equal to the rotation diameter of both ends of the conveyor belt.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a PLC controller is fixed on the right side of the conveyor, a connecting frame is fixed on the right side of the fixing frame, a rotary encoder is fixed on the right side of the connecting frame, and the right end of the corresponding positioning roller is fixed to the output shaft end of the rotary encoder. The conveyor, the first motor, and the rotary encoder are all electrically connected to the PLC controller.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, two baffles are fixed to the outer wall of the positioning roller, and two connecting grooves are opened on the outer wall of the other positioning roller, with the baffles inserted into the interior of the connecting grooves.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a support frame is fixed on the front side of the conveyor below the fixed frame. A receiving frame is rotatably connected inside the support frame. Four receiving rollers are arranged in a circular array inside the receiving frame. A second motor is fixed on the right side of the fixed frame. The output shaft of the second motor is fixed to the right end of the receiving frame. The second motor is connected to a PLC controller.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] By setting up a conveyor, the noodles that need to be cut are continuously fed onto the cutting roller. At the same time, the noodles are clamped and positioned by two positioning rollers, so that the noodles pass precisely between the cutting roller and the cutting seat. When the length of the noodles reaches the required cutting length, the cutting roller and the cutting seat rotate relative to each other, so that the cutter inserts into the inside of the cutting groove and cuts the noodles. Since the cutting roller and the cutting seat roll and cut along the direction of noodle movement, it will not hinder the normal transportation of noodles and cause the noodles to stop. Moreover, when adjusting the cutting length of the noodles, only the cutting interval time between the cutting roller and the cutting seat needs to be adjusted. The adjustment is flexible and fast, and the noodle transportation will not stop, ensuring the cutting speed of the noodles. At the same time, the noodles move at a uniform speed, which helps to ensure the uniformity of the noodle cutting and avoids poor cutting quality caused by sudden stops or unstable movement. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a slitting device for vermicelli production proposed in this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional split structure diagram of a slitting device for vermicelli production proposed in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the third pulley of a slitting device for vermicelli production proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fixing frame of a slitting device for vermicelli production proposed in this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Conveyor; 2. Fixed frame; 201. Slitting seat; 202. Slitting roller; 203. Cutting groove; 204. Cutting knife; 205. Positioning frame; 206. Positioning roller; 207. First motor; 208. First pulley; 209. Second pulley; 210. First gear; 211. Second gear; 212. Third pulley; 3. Connecting frame; 301. Rotary encoder; 4. Baffle; 401. Connecting groove; 5. Support frame; 501. Receiving frame; 502. Receiving roller; 503. Second motor. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] Reference Figures 1-4 A slitting device for producing vermicelli includes a conveyor 1. A slitting assembly for slitting vermicelli is provided on the front side of the conveyor 1. The slitting assembly includes a fixed frame 2 fixed on the front side of the conveyor 1. A slitting seat 201 and a slitting roller 202 are rotatably connected inside the fixed frame 2. Three cutting grooves 203 are equidistantly opened on the outer wall of the slitting seat 201. Three cutting blades 204 are equidistantly fixed on the outer wall of the slitting roller 202. The slitting seat 201 and the slitting roller 202 have the same diameter. When the slitting seat 201 and the slitting roller 202 rotate relative to each other, the three cutting blades 204 can cut into the interior of the three cutting grooves 203 respectively. A positioning frame 205 is fixed on the front side of the conveyor 1 and above the fixed frame 2. Two positioning rollers 206 are rotatably connected inside the positioning frame 205.

[0023] Reference Figures 2-4 In this embodiment, a first motor 207 is fixed to the left side of the fixing frame 2. The output shaft of the first motor 207 is fixed to the left end of the slitting roller 202. A first pulley 208 is fixed to the right end of the slitting roller 202. A second pulley 209 is rotatably connected to the right side of the fixing frame 2. The first pulley 208 and the second pulley 209 are linked by a linkage belt. A first gear 210 is fixed to the right end of the second pulley 209 and the right end of the slitting seat 201. The two first gears 210 mesh. By placing the vermicelli to be slitted on the top surface of the conveyor 1, and clamping the ends of the vermicelli between the two positioning rollers 206, the conveyor 1 and the positioning rollers 206 are driven to transport the vermicelli between the slitting roller 202 and the slitting seat 201. When the vermicelli reaches the required slitting length, the first motor 207 is started to drive the slitting roller 202 to rotate. Since the first pulley 208 is fixed to the right end of the slitting roller 202, the fixing frame 2... A second pulley 209 is rotatably connected to the right side. The first pulley 208 and the second pulley 209 are linked by a linkage belt. The right end of the second pulley 209 and the right end of the slitting seat 201 are both fixed with a first gear 210. The two first gears 210 mesh with each other, causing the slitting roller 202 and the slitting seat 201 to rotate relative to each other. This causes the cutter 204 to be inserted into the cutting groove 203 and cut the vermicelli, thus completing the cutting of the vermicelli. Since the slitting roller 202 and the slitting seat 201 roll and cut along the direction of vermicelli movement, they will not hinder the normal transport of vermicelli and cause it to stop. Moreover, when adjusting the cutting length of the vermicelli, only the cutting interval time between the slitting roller 202 and the slitting seat 201 needs to be adjusted. The adjustment is flexible and fast, and the vermicelli transport will not stop. This ensures the cutting speed of the vermicelli and keeps the vermicelli moving at a uniform speed, which helps to ensure the uniformity of the vermicelli cutting and avoids poor cutting quality caused by sudden stops or unstable movement.

[0024] Reference Figures 2-4In this embodiment, a second gear 211 is fixed to the right end of each of the two positioning rollers 206, and the two second gears 211 mesh with each other. A third pulley 212 is fixed to the left end of the drive shaft of the conveyor 1 and the left end of the corresponding positioning roller 206. The two third pulleys 212 are linked by a linkage belt. The diameter of the positioning roller 206 is equal to the rotation diameter of both ends of the conveyor belt of the conveyor 1. The third pulley 212 is fixed to the left end of the drive shaft of the conveyor 1 and the left end of the corresponding positioning roller 206, and the two third pulleys 212 are linked by a linkage belt. The diameter of the positioning roller 206 is equal to the rotation diameter of both ends of the conveyor belt of the conveyor 1, so that the conveyor 1 and the positioning roller 206 rotate synchronously and transport the vermicelli at the same speed, and accurately transport the vermicelli between the slitting roller 202 and the slitting seat 201 for slitting.

[0025] Reference Figures 2-4 In this embodiment, a PLC controller is fixed to the right side of the conveyor 1, a connecting frame 3 is fixed to the right side of the fixing frame 2, and a rotary encoder 301 is fixed to the right side of the connecting frame 3. The right end of the positioning roller 206 is fixed to the output shaft end of the rotary encoder 301. The conveyor 1, the first motor 207, and the rotary encoder 301 are all electrically connected to the PLC controller. The rotary encoder 301 monitors the number of rotations and angles of the positioning roller 206 in real time and transmits the data to the PLC controller in real time. The PLC controller determines the transport length of the rice noodles based on the inherent diameter and number of rotations of the positioning roller 206, thereby determining the cutting length of the rice noodles and cutting them.

[0026] Reference Figures 2-4 In this embodiment, two baffles 4 are fixed to the outer wall of the positioning roller 206, and two connecting grooves 401 are opened on the outer wall of the other positioning roller 206. The baffles 4 are inserted into the connecting grooves 401. By setting the baffles 4, the two sides of the noodles can be positioned to prevent the noodles from becoming loose and causing difficulty in cutting.

[0027] Reference Figures 2-4In this embodiment, a support frame 5 is fixed to the front side of the conveyor 1 below the fixed frame 2. A receiving frame 501 is rotatably connected inside the support frame 5. Four receiving rollers 502 are arranged in a circular array inside the receiving frame 501. A second motor 503 is fixed to the right side of the fixed frame 2. The output shaft of the second motor 503 is fixed to the right end of the receiving frame 501. The second motor 503 is connected to the PLC controller. When the PLC controller calculates that the transport length of the noodles has reached half of the cutting length, the second motor 503 is started to drive the receiving frame 501 and the receiving rollers 502 to rotate. When the receiving rollers 502 rotate, they fold the noodles in half, so that the noodles are folded up and gathered on the receiving rollers 502. When the PLC controller calculates that the transport length of the noodles has reached the cutting length, the noodles are completely gathered on the receiving rollers 502 after being cut. When all the receiving rollers 502 have collected at least three groups of cut noodles, the workers can remove the noodles above the receiving rollers 502 and pack them into bags.

[0028] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of this utility model achieve the following technical effects: In use, by placing the vermicelli to be cut on the top surface of the conveyor 1, and clamping the ends of the vermicelli between two positioning rollers 206, the conveyor 1 is then started by the PLC controller. Since the left end of the drive shaft of the conveyor 1 and the left end of the corresponding positioning roller 206 are both fixed with a third pulley 212, the two third pulleys 212 are linked by a linkage belt, and the diameter of the positioning roller 206 is equal to the rotation diameter of both ends of the conveyor belt of the conveyor 1, the conveyor 1 and the positioning roller 206 rotate synchronously and transport the vermicelli at the same speed. The rice noodles are then conveyed between the slitting roller 202 and the slitting seat 201. During this process, the rotary encoder 301 monitors the rotation number and angle of the positioning roller 206 in real time and transmits this information to the PLC controller. The PLC controller determines the transport length of the rice noodles based on the inherent diameter and rotation number of the positioning roller 206. When the PLC controller calculates that the transport length of the rice noodles reaches half of the slitting length, it starts the second motor 503 to drive the receiving rack 501 and the receiving roller 502 to rotate. This causes the receiving roller 502 to fold the rice noodles in half as it rotates, thus gathering the rice noodles onto the receiving roller 502. When the PLC controller calculates that the transport length of the rice noodles has reached half of the slitting length, it starts the second motor 503 to drive the receiving rack 501 and the receiving roller 502 to rotate. This causes the receiving roller 502 to fold the rice noodles in half as it rotates, thus gathering the rice noodles onto the receiving roller 502. When the conveying length reaches the slitting length, the first motor 207 is started to drive the slitting roller 202 to rotate. Since the right end of the slitting roller 202 is fixed with a first pulley 208, and the right side of the fixing frame 2 is rotatably connected with a second pulley 209, the first pulley 208 and the second pulley 209 are linked by a linkage belt. The right end of the second pulley 209 and the right end of the slitting seat 201 are both fixed with a first gear 210. The two first gears 210 mesh, causing the slitting roller 202 and the slitting seat 201 to rotate relative to each other, so that the cutter 204 is inserted into the cutting groove 203 and cuts the vermicelli. The cut vermicelli is completely gathered on the receiving roller 502. Once all receiving rollers 502 have collected at least three groups of cut vermicelli, the workers can remove the vermicelli from the top of the receiving rollers 502, collect it, and bag it, thus completing the vermicelli cutting. Since the cutting rollers 202 and the cutting seat 201 roll and cut along the direction of vermicelli movement, they will not obstruct the normal transport of vermicelli and cause it to stop. Moreover, when adjusting the cutting length of vermicelli, only the cutting interval time between the cutting rollers 202 and the cutting seat 201 is needed. The adjustment is flexible and fast, and the vermicelli transport will not stop, ensuring the cutting speed of vermicelli. By setting the baffle 4, the two sides of the vermicelli can be positioned to prevent the vermicelli from becoming loose and causing cutting difficulties.

[0029] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A slitting device for vermicelli production, comprising a conveyor (1), characterized in that, The front side of the conveyor (1) is provided with a slitting component for slitting vermicelli. The slitting component includes a fixed frame (2) fixed on the front side of the conveyor (1). Inside the fixed frame (2), a slitting seat (201) and a slitting roller (202) are rotatably connected. The outer wall of the slitting seat (201) is provided with three cutting grooves (203) at equal intervals. The outer wall of the slitting roller (202) is fixed with three cutting blades (204) at equal intervals. The diameters of the slitting seat (201) and the slitting roller (202) are equal. When the slitting seat (201) and the slitting roller (202) rotate relative to each other, the three cutting blades (204) can cut into the interior of the three cutting grooves (203) respectively. A positioning frame (205) is fixed on the front side of the conveyor (1) and above the fixed frame (2). Inside the positioning frame (205), two positioning rollers (206) are rotatably connected.

2. The slitting equipment for vermicelli production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The left side of the fixed frame (2) is fixed with a first motor (207), the output shaft of the first motor (207) is fixed with the left end of the slitting roller (202), the right end of the slitting roller (202) is fixed with a first pulley (208), the right side of the fixed frame (2) is rotatably connected with a second pulley (209), the first pulley (208) and the second pulley (209) are linked by a linkage belt, the right end of the second pulley (209) and the right end of the slitting seat (201) are both fixed with a first gear (210), and the two first gears (210) mesh with each other.

3. The slitting equipment for vermicelli production according to claim 2, characterized in that, The right ends of the two positioning rollers (206) are each fixed with a second gear (211), and the two second gears (211) mesh with each other. The left end of the drive shaft of the conveyor (1) and the left end of the corresponding positioning roller (206) are each fixed with a third pulley (212). The two third pulleys (212) are linked by a linkage belt. The diameter of the positioning roller (206) is equal to the rotation diameter of both ends of the conveyor belt of the conveyor (1).

4. A slitting device for vermicelli production according to claim 3, characterized in that, A PLC controller is fixed on the right side of the conveyor (1), a connecting frame (3) is fixed on the right side of the fixing frame (2), and a rotary encoder (301) is fixed on the right side of the connecting frame (3). The right end of the corresponding positioning roller (206) is fixed to the output shaft end of the rotary encoder (301). The conveyor (1), the first motor (207) and the rotary encoder (301) are all electrically connected to the PLC controller.

5. A slitting device for vermicelli production according to claim 4, characterized in that, Two baffles (4) are fixed to the outer wall of the positioning roller (206), and two connecting grooves (401) are opened on the outer wall of the other positioning roller (206). The baffles (4) are inserted into the connecting grooves (401).

6. A slitting device for vermicelli production according to claim 5, characterized in that, The front side of the conveyor (1) is fixed with a support frame (5) below the fixed frame (2). The support frame (5) is rotatably connected to a receiving frame (501). The receiving frame (501) has four receiving rollers (502) arranged in a circular array inside. The right side of the fixed frame (2) is fixed with a second motor (503). The output shaft of the second motor (503) is fixed to the right end of the receiving frame (501). The second motor (503) is connected to the PLC controller.

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  • Slitting equipment for vermicelli production

    CN221160474U