A device for segmenting a pepper

By designing a combination of belt conveyor, pressing machine and pepper cutting mechanism, the problems of low efficiency and inconsistent specifications in pepper cutting were solved, achieving efficient and uniform cutting and residue cleaning, thus improving the quality and efficiency of pepper processing.

CN224295922UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29HUNAN SPICY THUMB FOOD TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUNAN SPICY THUMB FOOD TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-11
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing technologies suffer from low efficiency in chili pepper cutting, excessive residue, and inconsistent cutting specifications.

Method used

A segmenting device was designed, comprising a belt conveyor, a pressing machine, a chili-cutting mechanism, and a roller brush. The belt conveyor distributes the chilies evenly, the pressing machine fixes the chilies, the chili-cutting mechanism cuts the chilies by reciprocating vertically, and the roller brush cleans up the residue, achieving uniform segment size and efficient cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient and uniform chili pepper cutting, effectively removes residue, and improves cutting efficiency and product quality.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of the segment device of pepper, specifically relates to a segment device of pepper, including the horizontal setting belt conveyor on the frame body, is provided with the material pressing machine on the belt conveyor, is equipped with the pepper cutting mechanism on the upper end of the belt conveyor of material pressing machine rear end, the pepper cutting mechanism includes the pepper cutting blade of the knife head downward and drive mechanism, and the pepper cutting blade is arranged along the transverse and is perpendicular to the belt conveyor conveying direction, the lower end of the belt conveyor is installed the cylinder brush, the cylinder brush vertical belt conveyor lower end belt inner side is installed the cylinder, and the cylinder brush is connected drive motor, the utility model solves the problem that the existing food processing is low in artificial segment efficiency, and the equipment is left with residue after the segment of pepper, and the segment specification is not unified.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of cutting devices, specifically relating to a cutting device for chili peppers. Background Technology

[0002] Chili peppers, also known as horn peppers, long peppers, bell peppers, and lantern peppers, are annual or short-lived perennial herbaceous plants belonging to the Solanaceae family and the Capsicum genus. They are an important condiment and are popular in many countries. Before further processing, chili peppers need to be cut into sections. The quality of chili peppers and the processing technology have a great impact on the taste of food. The most basic processing step for chili peppers is cutting them into sections. In current food processing, manual cutting of chili peppers is too inefficient, and the equipment leaves residue after cutting, and the cut sections are not uniform in size. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings in the prior art, the present invention provides a chili-cutting device to solve the problems in the background art.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model discloses a chili-cutting device, comprising a belt conveyor horizontally mounted on a frame, a pressing machine mounted on the belt conveyor, and a chili-cutting mechanism located behind the pressing machine. The chili-cutting mechanism includes chili-cutting blades with the blades facing downwards and a drive mechanism. The chili-cutting blades are arranged horizontally and perpendicular to the conveying direction of the belt conveyor. A roller brush is installed at the lower end of the belt conveyor, and a roller is installed vertically on the inner side of the belt at the lower end of the belt conveyor. The roller brush is connected to a drive motor.

[0006] Furthermore, the pressing machine is a belt conveyor mechanism. The pressing machine is inclined downward along the conveying direction of the belt conveyor, and the lower belt of the pressing machine and the upper belt of the belt conveyor are both driven towards the same side.

[0007] Furthermore, the upper end of the pepper cutting mechanism is provided with a horizontal plate, which is fixedly connected to the drive mechanism. Mounting blocks are installed on both sides of the bottom surface of the horizontal plate. A lead screw is rotatably mounted on the mounting block through a bearing. The two ends of the lead screw are threaded, and an elastic protective sleeve is installed on one end. A row of pepper cutting blades is installed on the lead screw, and the pepper cutting blades are all parallel to each other.

[0008] Furthermore, the mounting block is removable and can be installed using bolts.

[0009] Furthermore, the drive mechanism drives the pepper-cutting blade to reciprocate vertically.

[0010] Furthermore, the cutting surface of the lower end of the pepper-cutting blade is parallel to the upper conveyor belt of the belt conveyor.

[0011] Furthermore, the belt conveyor is provided with multiple material distribution plates along its conveying direction. The material distribution plates are all located at the front end of the press and are distributed at equal intervals along the longitudinal direction.

[0012] Furthermore, the belt conveyor is equipped with a downwardly inclined discharge guide plate at its discharge port.

[0013] Furthermore, a collection box is provided below the roller brush.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0015] In use, the chili peppers are placed on a belt conveyor. The belt conveyor moves the chili peppers forward. When passing the separating plate, the chili peppers are evenly separated and pressed by the belt under the pressing machine to prevent movement. They are then cut into uniformly sized chili pepper segments by the vertically reciprocating chili pepper cutting mechanism. The cut chili pepper segments are discharged through the discharge guide plate. When the belt conveyor is running, the roller brush rotates under the drive motor to clean the belt at the lower end of the belt conveyor, brushing off any remaining chili pepper residue, which falls into the collection box below.

[0016] When using this utility model: when it is necessary to adjust the size of the chili segments or replace the chili-cutting blade, remove the bolts and take off the mounting block, replace the chili-cutting blade, or adjust the position of the chili-cutting blade by rotating the screw. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chili-cutting device according to the present invention (view 1);

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a chili-cutting device according to the present invention (perspective 2);

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pepper-cutting mechanism of this utility model;

[0020] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are as follows: 1. Frame; 2. Belt conveyor; 3. Press; 4. Pepper cutting mechanism; 41. Pepper cutting blade; 42. Drive mechanism; 43. Mounting block; 44. Lead screw; 45. Elastic protective sleeve; 46. Horizontal plate; 5. Material distribution plate; 6. Discharge guide plate; 7. Roller brush; 8. Roller; 9. Drive motor. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand this utility model, the technical solution of this utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are schematic diagrams, not actual images. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate the embodiments of this utility model, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.

[0023] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are 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, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" or similar designation indicating the connection relationship between components should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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 refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between 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.

[0025] Example 1:

[0026] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a chili-cutting device, including a frame 1 with a belt conveyor 2 arranged horizontally on it, a pressing machine 3 arranged on the belt conveyor 2, and a chili-cutting mechanism 4 at the rear end of the pressing machine 3. The chili-cutting mechanism 4 includes chili-cutting blades 41 with the blades facing downwards and a drive mechanism 42 driven by an electric telescopic rod. The chili-cutting blades 41 are arranged horizontally and perpendicular to the conveying direction of the belt conveyor 2. A roller brush 7 is installed at the lower end of the belt conveyor 2. A roller 8 is installed vertically on the inner side of the belt at the lower end of the belt conveyor 2. The roller brush 7 is connected to a drive motor 9.

[0027] Furthermore, the pressing machine 3 is a belt conveyor mechanism. The pressing machine 3 is inclined downward along the conveying direction of the belt conveyor 2, and the lower belt of the pressing machine 3 and the upper belt of the belt conveyor 2 are both driven in the same direction. This setting can effectively press down the chili peppers and prevent them from moving during the cutting process, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the cutting.

[0028] Furthermore, a horizontal plate 46 is provided at the upper end of the pepper cutting mechanism 4. The horizontal plate 46 is fixedly connected to the drive mechanism 42. Mounting blocks 43 are installed on both sides of the bottom surface of the horizontal plate 46. A screw 44 is rotatably mounted on the mounting block 43 through a bearing. The screw 44 has threads at both ends and an elastic protective sleeve 45 is installed at one end. A row of pepper cutting blades 41 is installed on the screw 44. The pepper cutting blades 41 are all parallel to each other. The distance between the pepper cutting blades 41 can be adjusted by rotating the screw 44, thereby realizing the cutting of pepper segments of different specifications.

[0029] Furthermore, the mounting block 43 is removable by bolts, facilitating the replacement and maintenance of the pepper-cutting blade 41.

[0030] Furthermore, the drive mechanism 42 drives the chili-cutting blade 41 to reciprocate vertically. The drive mechanism 42 is driven by an electric telescopic rod to cut the chili peppers.

[0031] Furthermore, the cutting surface of the lower end of the chili-cutting blade 41 is parallel to the upper conveyor belt of the belt conveyor 2 to ensure the cutting effect.

[0032] Furthermore, multiple material separating plates 5 are provided on the belt conveyor 2 along its conveying direction. The material separating plates 5 are all located at the front end of the press 3 and are evenly distributed along the longitudinal direction, which can evenly separate the chili peppers and make the cutting more neat.

[0033] Furthermore, the discharge port of the belt conveyor 2 is equipped with a downwardly inclined discharge guide plate 6 to facilitate the smooth discharge of the chopped chili peppers.

[0034] Furthermore, a collection box is installed below the roller brush 7 to collect the chili residue that has been cleaned up.

[0035] Working Principle: During operation, chili peppers are placed on the belt conveyor 2. The belt conveyor 2 transports the peppers forward, and they are evenly separated as they pass the separating plate 5. When the peppers reach the bottom of the pressing machine 3, the lower belt of the pressing machine 3 presses down on the peppers to prevent them from moving. As the belt conveyor 2 continues to operate, the peppers reach the bottom of the pepper cutting mechanism 4. The drive mechanism 42 drives the pepper cutting blades 41 to reciprocate vertically, cutting the peppers. The cut pepper segments are discharged through the discharge guide plate 6. During the operation of the belt conveyor 2, the roller brush 7 rotates under the drive motor 9, cleaning the belt at the lower end of the belt conveyor 2, brushing off any remaining pepper residue, which falls into the collection box below. When it is necessary to adjust the size of the pepper segments, the screw 44 is rotated to adjust the distance between the pepper cutting blades 41. When it is necessary to replace or maintain the pepper cutting blades 41, the bolts on the mounting block 43 are removed, and the mounting block 43 is removed for operation.

[0036] The above are merely embodiments of this utility model. The circuits, electronic components, and modules involved are all prior art, fully achievable by those skilled in the art, and require no further explanation. The content protected by this application does not involve improvements to the software or methods. Commonly known structures and characteristics in the solution are not described in detail here. Those skilled in the art are aware of all common technical knowledge in the field to which this utility model pertains prior to the application date or priority date, are able to access all existing technologies in that field, and possess the ability to apply conventional experimental methods prior to that date. Those skilled in the art can, under the guidance of this application, improve and implement this solution in conjunction with their own capabilities. Some typical known structures or methods should not be obstacles for those skilled in the art to implement this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of this utility model. These should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent.

Claims

1. A chili-cutting device, characterized in that: The system includes a belt conveyor (2) arranged horizontally on the frame (1), a pressing machine (3) arranged on the belt conveyor (2), and a pepper cutting mechanism (4) arranged behind the pressing machine (3). The pepper cutting mechanism (4) includes pepper cutting blades (41) and a drive mechanism (42). The pepper cutting blades (41) are arranged horizontally and perpendicular to the conveying direction of the belt conveyor (2). A roller brush (7) is installed at the lower end of the belt conveyor (2). A roller (8) is installed on the inner side of the belt at the lower end of the belt conveyor (2) above the roller brush (7). The roller brush (7) is connected to a drive motor (9).

2. The chili-cutting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing machine (3) is a belt conveyor mechanism. The pressing machine (3) is inclined downward along the conveying direction of the belt conveyor (2), and the lower belt of the pressing machine (3) and the upper belt of the belt conveyor (2) are both driven towards the same side.

3. The chili-cutting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the pepper cutting mechanism (4) is provided with a horizontal plate (46), which is fixedly connected to the drive mechanism (42). Mounting blocks (43) are installed on both sides of the bottom surface of the horizontal plate (46). A screw rod (44) is mounted on the mounting block (43) through a bearing. The screw rod (44) has threads at both ends and an elastic protective sleeve (45) is installed at one end. A row of pepper cutting blades (41) is installed on the screw rod (44), and the pepper cutting blades (41) are all parallel to each other.

4. The chili-cutting device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting block (43) is removable by bolts.

5. A chili-cutting device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The drive mechanism (42) drives the pepper-cutting blade (41) to reciprocate vertically.

6. The chili-cutting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting surface of the lower end of the pepper-cutting blade (41) is parallel to the upper conveyor belt of the belt conveyor (2).

7. The chili-cutting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The belt conveyor (2) is provided with multiple material distribution plates (5) along its conveying direction. The material distribution plates (5) are all located at the front end of the press (3) and are distributed at equal intervals along the longitudinal direction.

8. The chili-cutting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The belt conveyor (2) is provided with a downwardly inclined discharge guide plate (6) at its discharge port.

9. A chili-cutting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A collection box is provided below the roller brush (7).