A eel turner

By designing an eel turning machine that includes a baking chamber, a conveying mechanism, and a turning mechanism, and utilizing thickness detection and spacing adjustment components, the problem of traditional eel turning machines being unable to adapt to eels of different thicknesses is solved, achieving convenient, efficient, and integrity-protected eel turning.

CN224330211UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09FUJIAN HUANONG FOOD CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FUJIAN HUANONG FOOD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-20
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Technical Problem

Traditional eel flipping machines cannot effectively adapt to eels of different thicknesses, resulting in damage to the eels during the flipping process and compromising their integrity.

Method used

An eel turning machine was designed, comprising a baking chamber, a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, and a turning mechanism. Utilizing a thickness detection sensor and a spacing adjustment component, and through the cooperation of a U-shaped guide plate and the conveying mechanism, automated turning is achieved, ensuring the integrity of the eel during the turning process.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient and efficient flipping of eels of varying thicknesses, reducing the chance of damage and maintaining the integrity of the eels.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of eel turning machine, eel skin can be placed with face up on first conveying mechanism, when first conveying mechanism drives eel to transport to baking machine position and carry out baking, after eel skin place baking is completed, first conveying mechanism transports eel to U type guide plate inside, when entering U type guide plate, thickness detection sensor detects the thickness of entering eel, then several interval adjusting assemblies adjust the distance between interval adjusting assembly and first conveying mechanism according to the thickness detected by thickness detection sensor, so that eel turns over under the cooperation of U type guide plate, several interval adjusting assemblies and first conveying mechanism, then eel turning over is moved to the below of first conveying mechanism under the driving of first conveying mechanism, and is separated from U type guide plate under the driving of first conveying mechanism, then falls to second conveying mechanism, so that second conveying mechanism transports eel turning over to the below of baking machine and carries out baking.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of eel noodle flipping technology, and in particular to an eel noodle flipping machine. Background Technology

[0002] Grilled eel is a nutritious food, and many people have a habit of eating it regularly. The consumption of grilled eel is very high every year. When grilling eel, the skin side is facing up and the meat side is facing down. It is then grilled with infrared rays located above the eel. After grilling, it is flipped over and the meat side is grilled with infrared rays located above it in the same way.

[0003] Because each eel has a different thickness, traditional eel flipping machines cannot properly flip eels of different thicknesses, which can damage the eels and compromise their integrity during the flipping process. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this utility model provides an eel flipping machine that can more conveniently and efficiently flip different types of eels, reducing the chance of damage during the flipping process and thus maintaining the integrity of the eels.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include:

[0008] An eel turning machine includes a baking chamber, a baking machine, a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, and a turning mechanism. The baking chamber has a feed inlet at one end and a discharge outlet at the other end. The first conveying mechanism is inclinedly arranged on the side of the baking chamber near the feed inlet, and the second conveying mechanism is horizontally arranged on the side of the baking chamber near the discharge outlet. The first conveying mechanism is positioned above the second conveying mechanism. The turning mechanism is located at the end of the first conveying mechanism away from the feed inlet and is connected to the inner surface of the baking chamber. The baking machine is positioned above both the first and second conveying mechanisms and is connected to the interior of the baking chamber.

[0009] The flipping mechanism includes a U-shaped guide plate, a thickness detection sensor, and several spacing adjustment components. The U-shaped guide plate covers the side of the first conveying mechanism away from the feed inlet and is connected to the inner surface of the baking chamber. Several spacing adjustment components are provided on the side of the U-shaped guide plate away from the first conveying mechanism. The thickness detection sensor is provided on the side of the U-shaped guide plate close to the first conveying mechanism. The thickness detection sensor is located above the first conveying mechanism and is connected to the inner wall of the baking chamber.

[0010] Furthermore, the spacing adjustment assembly includes a linear drive, a movable frame, a slide bar, and a rolling shaft. The movable frame is slidably connected to the U-shaped guide plate via the slide bar. The linear drive is detachably connected to the U-shaped guide plate. The linear drive is linearly driven connected to one side of the movable frame, and the rolling shaft is rotatably connected to the other side of the movable frame.

[0011] Furthermore, the U-shaped guide plate is provided with a receiving groove adapted to the movable frame and the rolling shaft, and the movable frame and the rolling shaft are movably connected to the inside of the receiving groove.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes an oil collection box, which is provided inside the baking chamber. The oil collection box is located below the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism and is movably connected to the baking chamber.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes support feet, and several of the support feet are fixedly connected to the bottom of the baking chamber.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the baking machine, the first conveying mechanism, the second conveying mechanism and the flipping mechanism respectively.

[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In actual production and use, when it is necessary to bake eels on both sides, the eel skin side can be placed on the first conveyor mechanism, and then the first conveyor mechanism is operated to transport the eel. Baking begins when the eel reaches the baking machine. After the eel skin side is baked, the first conveyor mechanism transports the eel into the U-shaped guide plate. Upon entering the U-shaped guide plate, a thickness detection sensor detects the thickness of the entering eel. Subsequently, several spacing adjustment components adjust the distance between the spacing adjustment components and the first conveyor mechanism according to the thickness detected by the thickness detection sensor, ensuring the eel is properly baked. The eel is flipped over using a U-shaped guide plate, several spacing adjustment components, and a first conveyor mechanism. After being flipped, the eel moves to the bottom of the first conveyor mechanism and detaches from the U-shaped guide plate, then falls onto the second conveyor mechanism with the flesh side facing up. The second conveyor mechanism then transports the flipped eel to the bottom of the baking machine for baking. After baking, the eel is transported out of the device through the discharge port. This allows for more convenient and efficient flipping of different eels, reducing the chance of damage during the flipping process and maintaining the integrity of the eel. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the eel noodle-turning machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the eel noodle-turning machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the spacing adjustment component of the eel noodle turning machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]

[0021] Baking chamber 1, second conveying mechanism 2, support foot 3, first conveying mechanism 4, baking machine 5, oil receiving box 6, thickness detection sensor 7, U-shaped guide plate 8, receiving groove 9, spacing adjustment component 10, moving frame 1001, slide bar 1002, linear drive component 1003, rolling shaft 1004. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To better explain and facilitate understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model discloses an eel turning machine, which includes a baking chamber 1, a baking machine 5, a first conveying mechanism 4, a second conveying mechanism 2, and a turning mechanism. The baking chamber 1 has a feeding port at one end and a discharging port at the other end. The first conveying mechanism 4 is inclinedly arranged on the side of the baking chamber 1 near the feeding port, and the second conveying mechanism 2 is horizontally arranged on the side of the baking chamber 1 near the discharging port. The first conveying mechanism 4 is arranged above the second conveying mechanism 2, and the turning mechanism is arranged at the end of the first conveying mechanism 4 away from the feeding port. The turning mechanism is connected to the inner surface of the baking chamber 1. The baking machine 5 is arranged above both the first conveying mechanism 4 and the second conveying mechanism 2, and the baking machine 5 is connected to the interior of the baking chamber 1.

[0024] The flipping mechanism includes a U-shaped guide plate 8, a thickness detection sensor 7, and several spacing adjustment components 10. The U-shaped guide plate 8 is covered on the side of the first conveying mechanism 4 away from the feed inlet and is connected to the inner surface of the baking chamber 1. Several spacing adjustment components 10 are provided on the side of the U-shaped guide plate 8 away from the first conveying mechanism 4. The thickness detection sensor 7 is provided on the side of the U-shaped guide plate 8 close to the first conveying mechanism 4. The thickness detection sensor 7 is located above the first conveying mechanism 4 and is connected to the inner wall of the baking chamber 1.

[0025] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: In actual production and use, when it is necessary to bake eels on both sides, the eel skin side can be placed on the first conveying mechanism 4, and then the first conveying mechanism 4 is operated to transport the eel. Baking begins when the eel is transported to the baking machine 5. After the eel skin side is baked, the first conveying mechanism 4 transports the eel into the UU-shaped guide plate 8. When the eel enters the UU-shaped guide plate 8, the thickness detection sensor 7 detects the thickness of the entering eel. Subsequently, several spacing adjustment components 10 adjust the spacing according to the thickness detected by the thickness detection sensor 7. The distance between the distance adjustment component 10 and the first conveying mechanism 4 allows the eel to be flipped over with the cooperation of the UU-shaped guide plate 8, several distance adjustment components 10 and the first conveying mechanism 4. After being flipped, the eel moves to the bottom of the first conveying mechanism 4 and is then removed from the UU-shaped guide plate 8. It then falls onto the second conveying mechanism 2 with the meat side facing up. The second conveying mechanism 2 then transports the flipped eel to the bottom of the baking machine 5 for baking. After baking, the eel is transported out of the device through the discharge port.

[0026] Furthermore, the spacing adjustment assembly 10 includes a linear drive 1003, a movable frame 1001, a slide bar 1002, and a rolling shaft 1004. The movable frame 1001 is slidably connected to the UU-shaped guide plate 8 via the slide bar 1002. The linear drive 1003 is detachably connected to the UU-shaped guide plate 8. The linear drive 1003 is linearly driven connected to one side of the movable frame 1001, and the rolling shaft 1004 is rotatably connected to the other side of the movable frame 1001.

[0027] As can be seen from the above description, when it is necessary for the eel to be flipped more easily along the UU-shaped guide plate 8, the linear drive component 1003 can be operated according to the thickness, so that the linear drive component 1003 drives the rolling shaft 1004 to move towards the eel through the moving frame 1001, so that the eel can be better supported on the first conveying mechanism 4 for conveying and flipping.

[0028] Furthermore, the UU-shaped guide plate 8 is provided with a receiving groove 9 that is adapted to the movable frame 1001 and the rolling shaft 1004, and the movable frame 1001 and the rolling shaft 1004 are movably connected to the receiving groove 9.

[0029] As can be seen from the above description, it is beneficial for the movable frame 1001 and the rolling shaft 1004 to move better inside the receiving groove 9, which facilitates the adjustment of the spacing.

[0030] Furthermore, it also includes an oil collection box 6, which is provided inside the baking chamber 1. The oil collection box 6 is located below the first conveying mechanism 4 and the second conveying mechanism 2, and is movably connected to the baking chamber 1.

[0031] As can be seen from the above description, the oil produced by grilling eels can be collected through the oil collection box 6. When cleaning is required, the oil collection box 6 can be pulled out of the baking chamber 1 for cleaning.

[0032] Furthermore, it also includes support feet 3, and several support feet 3 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the baking chamber 1.

[0033] As can be seen from the above description, it is beneficial to make the device operate more stably.

[0034] Furthermore, it also includes a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the baking machine 5, the first conveying mechanism 4, the second conveying mechanism 2 and the flipping mechanism respectively.

[0035] As can be seen from the above description, it is beneficial to adjust the parameters of the eel noodle flipping machine through the PLC controller, and makes it more convenient for operators to operate the eel noodle flipping machine. Example 1

[0036] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 An eel turning machine includes a baking chamber 1, a baking machine 5, a first conveying mechanism 4, a second conveying mechanism 2, and a turning mechanism. The baking chamber 1 has a feed inlet at one end and a discharge outlet at the other end. The first conveying mechanism 4 is inclinedly arranged on the side of the baking chamber 1 near the feed inlet, and the second conveying mechanism 2 is horizontally arranged on the side of the baking chamber 1 near the discharge outlet. The first conveying mechanism 4 is positioned above the second conveying mechanism 2. The turning mechanism is located at the end of the first conveying mechanism 4 away from the feed inlet and is connected to the inner surface of the baking chamber 1. The baking machine 5 is positioned above both the first conveying mechanism 4 and the second conveying mechanism 2, and is connected to the interior of the baking chamber 1.

[0037] Both the first conveying mechanism 4 and the second conveying mechanism 2 adopt a mesh chain conveyor, which is conducive to better discharge of excess grease;

[0038] The flipping mechanism includes a UU-shaped guide plate 8, a thickness detection sensor 7, and several spacing adjustment components 10. The UU-shaped guide plate 8 is covered on the side of the first conveying mechanism 4 away from the feed inlet and is connected to the inner surface of the baking chamber 1. Several spacing adjustment components 10 are provided on the side of the UU-shaped guide plate 8 away from the first conveying mechanism 4. The thickness detection sensor 7 is provided on the side of the UU-shaped guide plate 8 close to the first conveying mechanism 4. The thickness detection sensor 7 is located above the first conveying mechanism 4 and is connected to the inner wall of the baking chamber 1.

[0039] The spacing adjustment assembly 10 includes a linear drive 1003, a movable frame 1001, a slide bar 1002, and a rolling shaft 1004. The movable frame 1001 is slidably connected to the UU-shaped guide plate 8 via the slide bar 1002. The linear drive 1003 is detachably connected to the UU-shaped guide plate 8. The linear drive 1003 is linearly driven connected to one side of the movable frame 1001, and the rolling shaft 1004 is rotatably connected to the other side of the movable frame 1001.

[0040] The rolling shaft 1004 is made of edible rubber.

[0041] All linear drive components 1003 are cylinders;

[0042] The UU-shaped guide plate 8 is provided with a receiving groove 9 that is adapted to the movable frame 1001 and the rolling shaft 1004. The movable frame 1001 and the rolling shaft 1004 are movably connected to the receiving groove 9.

[0043] It also includes an oil collection box 6, which is provided inside the baking chamber 1. The oil collection box 6 is located below the first conveying mechanism 4 and the second conveying mechanism 2, and is movably connected to the baking chamber 1.

[0044] It also includes support feet 3, and several support feet 3 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the baking chamber 1 by welding;

[0045] It also includes a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the baking machine 5, the first conveying mechanism 4, the second conveying mechanism 2 and the flipping mechanism respectively;

[0046] The PLC controller is model DATA-7311, and the PLC controller is electrically connected to the linear drive 1003, the first conveying mechanism 4, the second conveying mechanism 2 and the baking machine 5 respectively.

[0047] The above describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregularly shaped parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods for each part all adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding, which are mature technologies in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connections adopt conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be detailed here.

[0048] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An eel noodle-turning machine, characterized in that: The device includes a baking chamber, a baking machine, a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, and a turning mechanism. The baking chamber has a feed inlet at one end and a discharge outlet at the other end. The first conveying mechanism is inclinedly positioned on the side of the baking chamber closest to the feed inlet, and the second conveying mechanism is horizontally positioned on the side of the baking chamber closest to the discharge outlet. The first conveying mechanism is positioned above the second conveying mechanism. The turning mechanism is located at the end of the first conveying mechanism away from the feed inlet and is connected to the inner surface of the baking chamber. The baking machine is positioned above both the first and second conveying mechanisms and is connected to the interior of the baking chamber. The flipping mechanism includes a U-shaped guide plate, a thickness detection sensor, and several spacing adjustment components. The U-shaped guide plate covers the side of the first conveying mechanism away from the feed inlet and is connected to the inner surface of the baking chamber. Several spacing adjustment components are provided on the side of the U-shaped guide plate away from the first conveying mechanism. The thickness detection sensor is provided on the side of the U-shaped guide plate close to the first conveying mechanism. The thickness detection sensor is located above the first conveying mechanism and is connected to the inner wall of the baking chamber.

2. The eel turning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The spacing adjustment assembly includes a linear drive, a movable frame, a slide bar, and a rolling shaft. The movable frame is slidably connected to the U-shaped guide plate via the slide bar. The linear drive is detachably connected to the U-shaped guide plate. The linear drive is linearly driven connected to one side of the movable frame, and the rolling shaft is rotatably connected to the other side of the movable frame.

3. The eel turning machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The U-shaped guide plate is provided with a receiving groove adapted to the movable frame and the rolling shaft, and the movable frame and the rolling shaft are movably connected to the inside of the receiving groove.

4. The eel turning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an oil collection box, which is provided inside the baking chamber. The oil collection box is located below the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism and is movably connected to the baking chamber.

5. The eel turning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes support feet, and several of the support feet are fixedly connected to the bottom of the baking chamber.

6. The eel turning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the baking machine, the first conveying mechanism, the second conveying mechanism and the flipping mechanism respectively.