Adjustable friction peeling device of potato peeling machine
By designing an adjustable friction peeling device, a motor drives a rotating shaft to rotate the upper and lower grinding discs. The position of the upper grinding disc is adjusted by a locking pin and a rod, which solves the problem of slow peeling efficiency in existing potato peeling machines and achieves efficient peeling and reduced pulp loss.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG YILIFU INTELLIGENT ECOLOGICAL AGRICULTURE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing potato peeling machines are inefficient, especially due to the lack of a grinding disc on the top, which results in slow peeling efficiency.
An adjustable friction peeling device was designed, including a cylinder, an upper grinding disc, a lower grinding disc, a motor, a rotating shaft, a fixing ring, a locking pin, an insert rod, and a material picking assembly. The motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate the upper and lower grinding discs, and the position of the upper grinding disc is adjusted by the cooperation of the locking pin and the insert rod to increase the friction surface and improve the peeling speed.
It achieves adaptive adjustment based on potato size and shape, improving peeling efficiency, reducing potato flesh loss, and is easy to operate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of potato peeling, and more particularly to an adjustable friction peeling device for a potato peeling machine. Background Technology
[0002] Potato, scientifically known as Solanum tuberosum L., is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Solanaceae family and the Solanum genus.
[0003] When peeling potatoes manually, inconsistent techniques can easily lead to the removal of too much potato flesh, resulting in waste. In contrast, potato peeling machines can adaptively adjust to the size and shape of potatoes, peeling them precisely and minimizing the loss of potato flesh.
[0004] Existing potato peeling machines only allow potatoes to rub against the sides and bottom, without a grinding disc on the top, resulting in slow peeling efficiency. To address this issue, an adjustable friction peeling device for potato peeling machines is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides an adjustable friction peeling device for a potato peeling machine, which aims to improve the problem of slow peeling efficiency in the prior art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an adjustable friction peeling device for a potato peeling machine, comprising a cylinder, a motor fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bottom end of the cylinder, a rotating shaft rotatably connected through the lower inner wall of the cylinder, a lower grinding disc fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft, an upper grinding disc slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating shaft, a hollow tube fixedly connected to the lower outer wall of the upper grinding disc, a fixing ring fixedly connected to the upper outer wall of the upper grinding disc, a locking pin slidably connected through the front inner wall of the fixing ring, an insert rod elastically connected to the upper inner wall of the fixing ring via a spring, a material-retrieving component provided on the front inner wall of the cylinder for retrieving peeled potatoes, and a drain pipe fixedly connected to the right outer wall of the cylinder.
[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0008] The material handling assembly includes a cylinder gate, which is rotatably connected to the inner front wall of the cylinder. A guide rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cylinder gate, and a gripper is elastically connected to the inner wall of the cylinder gate via a spring.
[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0010] One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing ring, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the lower outer wall of the insertion rod.
[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0012] The lower outer wall of the insertion rod is slidably connected to the upper inner wall of the fixing ring, and the insertion rod is engaged with the inner wall of the locking post.
[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0014] One end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cylinder, and the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the left outer wall of the gripper.
[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0016] The outer right side of the gripper is engaged with the inner wall of the cylinder, and the outer wall of the gripper is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cylinder door.
[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0018] The outer rear wall of the locking pin is engaged with the inner wall of the rotating shaft, and a limit ring is provided on the outer wall of the locking pin.
[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0020] The inner wall of the cylinder is coated with a rough surface coating, and a support foot is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the cylinder.
[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0022] 1. In this utility model, potatoes are poured into the cylinder, and the upper grinding disc is slid down along the groove of the rotating shaft by holding the fixing ring. The position of the clamping post on the rotating shaft is adjusted according to the number of potatoes. Then, the upper grinding disc is fixed in the clamping post by inserting the rod. By starting the motor, the operation of the motor drives the rotation of the upper grinding disc, the lower grinding disc and the hollow tube, increasing the friction surface of the potatoes and improving the peeling speed.
[0023] 2. In this utility model, by moving the handle to the left and making it leave the inner wall of the cylinder, the fixation of the cylinder door can be released. After squeezing the second spring and removing the external force on the handle, the handle is locked onto the inner wall of the cylinder by the elastic force of the second spring, fixing the position of the cylinder door. It can be operated with one hand, which is very convenient. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an adjustable friction peeling device for a potato peeling machine according to the present invention.
[0025] Figure 2This is a cross-sectional view of the cylinder of an adjustable friction peeling device for a potato peeling machine proposed in this utility model.
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the fixed ring of the adjustable friction peeling device for a potato peeling machine proposed in this utility model.
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the handle of an adjustable friction peeling device for a potato peeling machine proposed in this utility model.
[0028] Legend:
[0029] 1. Cylinder body; 2. Upper grinding disc; 3. Rotating shaft; 4. Fixing ring; 5. Clamping pin; 6. Cylinder door; 7. Handle; 8. Drain pipe; 9. Lower grinding disc; 10. Hollow tube; 11. Motor; 12. Insert rod; 13. Spring 1; 14. Guide rod; 15. Spring 2. Detailed Implementation
[0030] 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.
[0031] Reference Figures 1-3This utility model provides an embodiment of an adjustable friction peeling device for a potato peeler, comprising a cylinder 1. A rough surface coating is sprayed on the inner side of the cylinder 1 to rub against the potato, aiding in peeling. A rough surface coating is also sprayed on the inner wall of the cylinder 1. A support foot is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the cylinder 1. A motor 11 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bottom end of the cylinder 1. The operation of the motor 11 drives the rotation of a rotating shaft 3. A rotating shaft 3 is rotatably connected through and rotatably connected to the lower inner wall of the cylinder 1. The rotating shaft 3 is driven by the operation of the motor 11. The grinding disc 9 and the upper grinding disc 2 rotate, causing the potatoes on the upper grinding disc 2 to rub against each other, which helps with peeling. A lower grinding disc 9 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 3. The upper surface of the lower grinding disc 9 is coated with a rough surface coating. The upper grinding disc 2 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating shaft 3. The lower outer wall of the upper grinding disc 2 is coated with a rough surface coating. A hollow tube 10 is fixedly connected to the lower outer wall of the upper grinding disc 2. The outer wall of the hollow tube 10 is coated with a rough surface coating. A fixing ring 4 is fixedly connected to the upper outer wall of the upper grinding disc 2. The fixing ring 4 is set in a specific manner. For the transport of the upper grinding disc 2, a locking pin 5 is slidably connected through the front inner wall of the fixing ring 4. The locking pin 5 is engaged with the inner wall of the rotating shaft 3 to fix the position of the upper grinding disc 2. The rear outer wall of the locking pin 5 is engaged with the inner wall of the rotating shaft 3. A limit ring is provided on the outer wall of the locking pin 5. An insert rod 12 is elastically connected to the upper inner wall of the fixing ring 4 through a spring-13. When the insert rod 12 is moved upward by external force, the spring-13 is stretched. When the outer wall of the insert rod 12 is removed, the insert rod 12 moves downward under the elastic force of the spring-13 and engages with the locking pin. The inner wall of cylinder 5 is used to fix the position of the fixing ring 4. The lower outer wall of the insertion rod 12 is slidably connected to the upper inner wall of the fixing ring 4. The insertion rod 12 is snapped into the inner wall of the locking post 5. One end of the spring 13 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing ring 4, and the other end of the spring 13 is fixedly connected to the lower outer wall of the insertion rod 12. A material taking component is provided on the front inner wall of the cylinder 1. The material taking component is used to take out the peeled potatoes. A drain pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the right outer wall of the cylinder 1. The drain pipe 8 is used to drain the liquid after washing the potatoes.
[0032] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4The material handling assembly includes a gate 6, which is used to close the opening of the cylinder 1. By opening the gate 6, peeled potatoes can be taken out. The gate 6 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the front side of the cylinder 1. A guide rod 14 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the gate 6, which provides support for the sliding of the handle 7. The handle 7 is elastically connected to the inner wall of the gate 6 by a second spring 15. By moving the handle 7 to the left, it is separated from the inner wall of the cylinder 1, and the fixation of the gate 6 can be released. By squeezing the second spring 15 and removing the external force on the handle 7, the handle 7 is locked onto the inner wall of the cylinder 1 by the elastic force of the second spring 15, fixing the position of the gate 6. The right outer wall of the handle 7 is locked onto the inner wall of the cylinder 1, and the outer wall of the handle 7 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the gate 6. One end of the second spring 15 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the gate 6, and the other end of the second spring 15 is fixedly connected to the left outer wall of the handle 7.
[0033] Working principle: Potatoes are poured into the cylinder 1, and the upper grinding disc 2 is slid down along the groove of the rotating shaft 3 by holding the fixing ring 4. The position of the locking pin 5 on the rotating shaft 3 is adjusted according to the number of potatoes. Then, the upper grinding disc 2 is fixed by locking the locking pin 5 with the insert rod 12. The motor 11 is started, and the operation of the motor 11 drives the rotation of the upper grinding disc 2, the lower grinding disc 9 and the hollow tube 10 to rub and peel the potatoes. At the same time as peeling, clean water is injected into the cylinder 1 to wash the rubbed potatoes. After peeling, the fixing of the cylinder door 6 is released by moving the grab handle 7, and the peeled potatoes can be taken out.
[0034] 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 adjustable friction peeling device of a potato peeling machine comprising a cylinder (1), characterized in that: A motor (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom outer wall of the cylinder (1). A rotating shaft (3) is rotatably connected through the lower inner wall of the cylinder (1). A lower grinding disc (9) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (3). An upper grinding disc (2) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating shaft (3). A hollow tube (10) is fixedly connected to the lower outer wall of the upper grinding disc (2). A fixing ring (4) is fixedly connected to the upper outer wall of the upper grinding disc (2). A locking pin (5) is slidably connected through the front inner wall of the fixing ring (4). A plug rod (12) is elastically connected to the upper inner wall of the fixing ring (4) via a spring (13). A material-taking component is provided on the front inner wall of the cylinder (1). The material-taking component is used to take out the peeled potatoes. A drain pipe (8) is fixedly connected to the right outer wall of the cylinder (1).
2. The adjustable friction peeling device of claim 1, wherein: The material handling assembly includes a cylinder door (6), which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the front side of the cylinder (1). A guide rod (14) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cylinder door (6), and a gripper (7) is elastically connected to the inner wall of the cylinder door (6) via a spring (15).
3. The adjustable friction peeling device of claim 1, wherein: One end of the spring (13) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing ring (4), and the other end of the spring (13) is fixedly connected to the lower outer wall of the insert rod (12).
4. The adjustable friction peeling device of claim 1, wherein: The lower outer wall of the insertion rod (12) is slidably connected to the upper inner wall of the fixing ring (4), and the insertion rod (12) is snapped into the inner wall of the locking post (5).
5. The adjustable friction peeling device of claim 2, wherein: One end of the second spring (15) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cylinder (6), and the other end of the second spring (15) is fixedly connected to the left outer wall of the gripper (7).
6. The adjustable friction peeling device of claim 2, wherein: The outer right side of the gripper (7) is engaged with the inner wall of the cylinder (1), and the outer wall of the gripper (7) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cylinder door (6).
7. The adjustable friction peeling device of claim 1, wherein: The outer rear wall of the locking post (5) is engaged with the inner wall of the rotating shaft (3), and a limit ring is provided on the outer wall of the locking post (5).
8. The adjustable friction peeling device of claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the cylinder (1) is coated with a rough surface coating, and the bottom end of the cylinder (1) is fixedly connected with a support foot.