A cow intelligent segmentation pipeline device

Abstract

This utility model provides an intelligent cattle cutting production line, relating to the field of livestock slaughtering technology. It includes a cutting and deboning area, a trimming area, and a packaging area connected sequentially along the production process. These three parts form a closed-loop automated link through a conveyor system. The cutting and deboning area has an overhead conveyor track at the top, a cutting worktable at the bottom, and is connected in the middle by a vertical lifting device. The trimming area consists of an uphill conveyor line and a slow cutting line joined in a T-shape, with the end connected to the packaging area via a pneumatic fork assembly. The packaging area has a three-stage production line: a label printing station, a vacuum packaging station, and a finished product output station. Material linkage between each area is achieved through photoelectric sensors. This utility model solves the problem that while mechanical slaughtering can improve production efficiency, existing equipment can only complete preliminary slaughter and simple carcass separation, making it difficult to achieve fine cutting, resulting in poor product quality and low carcass cutting yield.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of livestock slaughtering technology, and more specifically, it relates to a cattle intelligent cutting production line device. Background Technology

[0002] In the modern meat processing industry, cattle slaughtering and processing are crucial to the efficiency of the supply chain and product quality. Currently, cattle slaughtering mainly relies on two methods: manual and mechanical. While manual slaughtering offers high flexibility, it is inefficient, labor-intensive, and results in inconsistent product quality and potential food safety risks. Although mechanical slaughtering can improve production efficiency, existing equipment can only complete preliminary slaughtering and simple carcass separation, making it difficult to achieve fine processing, leading to poor quality processed products and low carcass yield.

[0003] With the rise of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine vision, the meat processing industry is facing an opportunity for upgrading. These technologies can accurately locate different parts of the beef carcass, optimize the cutting process, and automate operations. However, currently, there is a shortage of intelligent cutting lines for cattle on the market, and existing equipment is either insufficiently intelligent or lacks complete functionality. Therefore, developing a cutting line that integrates advanced technologies and achieves fully intelligent cutting throughout the entire process is of great significance for promoting the efficient and intelligent development of the industry. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides an intelligent cattle cutting production line device to solve the problems raised in the background art.

[0005] This utility model discloses an intelligent cattle cutting production line device, which is achieved through the following specific technical means:

[0006] A cattle intelligent processing line includes a deboning and trimming area, a trimming area, and a packaging area connected sequentially along the production process. These three areas form a closed-loop automated link via a conveyor system. The deboning and trimming area has an overhead conveyor track at the top, a deboning worktable at the bottom, and is connected in the middle by a vertical lifting device. The trimming area consists of an uphill conveyor line and a slow-speed deboning line joined in a T-shape, with the end connected to the packaging area via a pneumatic fork assembly. The packaging area features a three-stage production line: a label printing station, a vacuum packaging station, and a finished product output station. Material linkage between these areas is achieved through photoelectric sensors.

[0007] Furthermore, the aerial conveyor track of the bone-splitting area is made of C-shaped aluminum alloy profile with a built-in double chain drive structure. A 360° rotating lifting device is suspended below the track. The lifting device is equipped with limit blocks and a load cell mounting bracket. The worktable is made of 304 stainless steel bent and formed, with a 50mm high splash guard on the edge. The worktable is embedded with a graduated positioning slot, and a waste receiving tray and a drawer-type tool cabinet are configured below.

[0008] Furthermore, the uphill conveyor line in the trimming area uses polyurethane synchronous belt drive, with transverse anti-slip ridges on the belt surface and adjustable guide rods installed on the side uprights; the slow-speed dividing line is driven by a servo motor, with multiple sets of operating stations set on both sides of the line, each station equipped with a detachable operating panel, and a bone chute and a meat scrap collection box below the platform.

[0009] Furthermore, the label printing station in the packaging area is equipped with a label peeling mechanism and positioning pressure rollers, and the printer is mounted on a liftable bracket; the cavity of the vacuum packaging station is made of 304 stainless steel welded together, the cavity cover is equipped with a silicone sealing strip, and it is equipped with a dual-chamber alternating working structure; the conveying rollers of the finished product output station have a spacing of 50mm, and the end is equipped with a photoelectric counting device and a defective product rejection cylinder.

[0010] Furthermore, the connection of the conveying system is equipped with a steering mechanism, including a horizontal steering turntable and a vertical steering lift. The edge of the steering turntable is equipped with a buffer rubber strip, and the lift is equipped with a counterweight and a double limit switch. The tensioning device of each conveyor line adopts a spiral adjustment structure to facilitate belt tension adjustment.

[0011] Furthermore, the information traceability system of the segmentation and deboning area (1), trimming area (2) and packaging area (3) consists of an industrial tablet computer, a barcode scanner and a data storage server. The industrial tablet computer is installed on the control console of the segmentation and deboning area 1, and the scanner is fixed above each weighing station by a rotatable bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, the safety protection structure of the segmentation and deboning area (1), trimming area (2) and packaging area (3) includes protective covers for each transmission part, emergency stop buttons and warning signs. The protective covers are connected to the main body of the equipment by bolts. One emergency stop button is set every 5m along the production line, and there are also prominent positions on the control console and at each workstation.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This application can effectively improve the efficiency, precision, and safety of meat processing, as follows:

[0015] High degree of automation and significantly improved production efficiency: The production line consists of three main parts: the cutting and deboning area, the trimming area, and the packaging area. It can realize the automatic conveying, positioning, cutting, deboning, weighing, and packaging of carcasses. The maximum production capacity is ≥50 heads / hour, which greatly reduces manual operation, reduces labor intensity, and significantly improves production efficiency.

[0016] Precise weighing and classification ensure cutting accuracy: The deboning and cutting area is equipped with an online weighing and conveying system and a data display terminal, which can weigh the raw materials for deboning and cutting and classify the products, and collect and statistically record information such as weight into the system; each trimming station in the trimming area is also equipped with a data display terminal, and operators can trim the meat according to the displayed standards or requirements. The trimmed finished products are weighed again and the information is entered. Through multiple weighing and precise operation, the accuracy of deboning and cutting is improved.

[0017] Full information traceability ensures product quality and safety: The production line has an information traceability system that can collect and track data throughout the entire process of raw material weighing, cutting and deboning, trimming and packaging. Each functional area is equipped with a data display terminal to enable human-computer interaction, ensuring product traceability, facilitating product quality control, and improving product quality and safety.

[0018] The production process is smooth, reducing human intervention and safety hazards: The various areas are closely connected through the conveyor system to form a closed-loop automated link, which makes the production process smooth, reduces human intervention, and lowers the safety hazards caused by manual operation.

[0019] The equipment is made of materials that meet hygiene requirements, ensuring product hygiene: the components of the equipment are made of 304 stainless steel and nylon, which meet food hygiene requirements and can effectively prevent the equipment from contaminating the product, ensuring the product's hygiene and safety. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the segmented bone-removing area of ​​this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the trimming area of ​​this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the packaging area of ​​this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:

[0026] 1. Deboning / splitting area; 101. Aerial conveyor track; 102. Deboning / splitting workbench;

[0027] 2. Repair area; 201. Uphill conveyor line;

[0028] 3. Packaging area; 301. Label printing station. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0031] Furthermore, in this utility model, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0032] Example:

[0033] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 4 As shown:

[0034] This utility model provides a cattle intelligent cutting production line equipment, including a cutting and deboning area 1, a trimming area 2, and a packaging area 3 connected sequentially along the production process; the three parts form a closed-loop automated link through a conveying system; the cutting and deboning area 1 is equipped with an overhead conveyor track 101 at the top, a deboning worktable 102 at the bottom, and is connected in the middle by a vertical lifting device; the trimming area 2 is T-shapedly spliced ​​by an uphill conveyor line 201 and a slow cutting line, and the end is connected to the packaging area 3 through a pneumatic fork assembly; the packaging area 3 is equipped with a three-stage production line, namely a label printing station 301, a vacuum packaging station, and a finished product output station, and the material linkage and conveying between each area is realized through photoelectric sensors.

[0035] Among them, the aerial conveyor track 101 of the deboning area 1 is made of C-shaped aluminum alloy profile with a built-in double chain drive structure. A 360° rotating lifting device is suspended under the track. The lifting device is equipped with limit blocks and weighing sensor mounting brackets. The tabletop of the deboning workbench 102 is made of 304 stainless steel bent and formed. The edge is equipped with a 50mm high splash guard. The tabletop is embedded with a graduated positioning slot. A waste receiving tray and a drawer-type tool cabinet are configured below.

[0036] Among them, the uphill conveyor line 201 in the trimming area 2 adopts polyurethane synchronous belt drive, with transverse anti-slip convex strips on the belt surface and adjustable guide rods installed on the uprights on both sides; the slow-speed dividing line is driven by a servo motor, with multiple sets of operating stations set on both sides of the line, each station equipped with a detachable operating panel, and a bone chute and a meat scrap collection box set under the platform.

[0037] Among them, the label printing station 301 in packaging area 3 is equipped with a label peeling mechanism and positioning pressure roller, and the printer is installed on a liftable bracket; the cavity of the vacuum packaging station is made of stainless steel 304 welded and formed, the cavity cover is equipped with a silicone sealing strip, and it is equipped with a dual-chamber alternating working structure; the conveying roller spacing of the finished product output station is 50mm, and the end is equipped with a photoelectric counting device and a defective product rejection cylinder.

[0038] The conveying system is equipped with a steering mechanism at the connection point, including a horizontal steering turntable and a vertical steering lift. The edge of the steering turntable is equipped with a buffer rubber strip, and the lift is equipped with a counterweight and a double limit switch. The tensioning device of each conveyor line adopts a spiral adjustment structure to facilitate belt tension adjustment.

[0039] The information traceability system for the splitting and deboning area 1, trimming area 2, and packaging area 3 consists of an industrial tablet PC, a barcode scanner, and a data storage server. The industrial tablet PC is installed on the control console of the splitting and deboning area 1, and the scanner is fixed above each weighing station via a rotatable bracket.

[0040] The safety protection structure of the splitting and deboning area 1, trimming area 2 and packaging area 3 includes protective covers for each transmission part, emergency stop buttons and warning signs. The protective covers are connected to the main body of the equipment by bolts. One emergency stop button is set every 5m along the production line, and there are also prominent positions on the control console and at each workstation.

[0041] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0042] In this utility model, before starting to use the intelligent animal cutting and deboning production line, it is necessary to check whether the equipment in each area is securely connected, whether there is any jamming in each transmission component, and whether the information traceability system is turned on normally and can accurately collect data. After confirming that there are no errors, the power is turned on and the main control switch of the production line is started. The equipment in each area completes self-inspection in sequence.

[0043] Procedure for dividing and removing the bone area 1

[0044] 1. Carcass Loading: Animal carcasses that have undergone acid removal or thawing (such as cattle quarters) are precisely suspended onto the overhead conveyor belt in the deboning and trimming area 1 using specialized hoisting equipment, ensuring the carcass is securely suspended and will not shake or fall. The overhead conveyor belt is then started, moving the carcass forward at a set speed (generally 0.51 m / s).

[0045] 2. Initial weighing: When the carcass moves to the weighing device along the overhead conveyor line, the weighing device automatically senses and measures the weight of the carcass. The measurement data is transmitted in real time to the information traceability system and the data display terminal of the deboning area 1, so that the operator can record it and refer to it in subsequent processes.

[0046] 3. Deboning and separating:

[0047] Hanging deboning operation: If hanging deboning is used, the operator stands on the auxiliary platform and, based on the cutting plan displayed on the data display terminal, operates a special cutting tool. Utilizing the 360° rotating hoist on the overhead conveyor line, the operator adjusts the carcass angle to cut and debone the suspended carcass. The cut meat and bones then slide down through chutes onto the corresponding online weighing and conveying system conveyor belts.

[0048] Carcass removal process: For parts requiring carcass removal, an overhead conveyor transports the carcass to the removal station, where it is smoothly placed on the removal workbench 102 using a vertical lifting device. Splash guards along the edges of the removal workbench 102 prevent blood and meat scraps from splashing. Operators precisely position the carcass using the positioning slots on the workbench, then proceed with deboning and cutting. The removed waste falls into a waste collection tray below, while the remaining meat is placed into an online weighing and conveying system.

[0049] 4. Secondary weighing and information entry: The online weighing and conveying system weighs the raw materials and products after cutting and deboning in real time. The data is synchronized to the data display terminal. Operators perform classification operations on the data display terminal according to the weight and product category. The relevant information is automatically entered into the information traceability system to achieve accurate collection and association of product information.

[0050] Repair Area 2 Operation Procedure

[0051] 1. Product conveying: Bone and meat products that have completed the cutting and deboning process in the cutting and deboning area 1 are conveyed upwards via an automatic conveyor belt uphill conveyor line 201 (slope is generally 15°) and smoothly transferred to the slow cutting and deboning production line.

[0052] 2. Fine Trimming: Products arrive at each trimming station sequentially along the slow-speed cutting line. Operators at each station obtain the trimming standards and requirements for the corresponding product via a data display terminal next to their station. Following these standards, they use knives and other tools to finely trim the meat, removing excess scraps, tendons, and other impurities. The trimmed scraps and tendons are collected via a bone chute and a waste chute next to the scrap collection box.

[0053] 3. Finished Product Weighing and Information Update: The finished products are placed in the online weighing and conveying system. The system automatically weighs the products and uploads the weight information to the information traceability system to update the product information. At the same time, according to the system instructions, the finished products are accurately conveyed to the corresponding packaging station in the packaging area 3 via the meat product conveyor.

[0054] Packaging Area 3 Operation Process

[0055] 1. Meat Cut Receiving and Information Verification: The packaging station uses an automatic positioning device to accurately receive the allocated meat cuts. Simultaneously, a data display terminal shows detailed product information for that cut, including name, weight, production date, and traceability code. Operators carefully verify the information to ensure accuracy.

[0056] 2. Label Printing and Affixing: After the operator places the meat cut into the packaging bag, the printer automatically prints a product information traceability label based on the product data in the information traceability system. The label contains key product information and a traceability QR code that can be scanned for verification. The operator quickly and smoothly affixes the label to a prominent position on the surface of the packaging bag.

[0057] 3. Vacuum Packaging: Labeled products enter the vacuum packaging machine via the packaging conveyor line. The vacuum packaging machine starts, the chamber lid closes, and air is first extracted from the packaging bag (vacuum pressure is generally ≤0.08MPa). Then, heat sealing is performed (heat sealing temperature adjustable from 180-220℃), completing the vacuum packaging process. The packaged finished product is then output to the next stage for subsequent warehousing or transportation.

[0058] Of course, the above description is not intended to limit the present utility model, and the present utility model is not limited to the examples given above. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cattle intelligent cutting production line equipment, comprising a cutting and deboning area (1), a trimming area (2), and a packaging area (3) sequentially connected along the production process; characterized in that: The three parts form a closed-loop automated link through the conveying system; the top of the deboning area (1) is equipped with an aerial conveying track (101), the bottom is equipped with a deboning worktable (102), and the middle is connected by a vertical lifting device; the trimming area (2) is T-shaped spliced ​​by an uphill conveyor line (201) and a slow deboning line, and the end is connected to the packaging area (3) through a pneumatic fork assembly; the packaging area (3) is equipped with a three-level assembly line, namely a label printing station (301), a vacuum packaging station and a finished product output station, and the material linkage conveying between each area is realized through photoelectric sensors.

2. The intelligent cattle cutting production line equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The aerial conveyor track (101) of the bone-removing area (1) is made of C-shaped aluminum alloy profile with a built-in double chain drive structure. A 360° rotating hanger is suspended below the track. The hanger is equipped with limit blocks and a load cell mounting bracket. The worktable (102) is made of 304 stainless steel bent and formed. The edge is equipped with a 50mm high splash guard. The worktable is inlaid with a graduated positioning slot. A waste receiving tray and a drawer-type tool cabinet are configured below.

3. The intelligent cattle cutting production line equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The uphill conveyor line (201) of the trimming area (2) adopts polyurethane synchronous belt drive, with transverse anti-slip convex strips on the belt surface and adjustable guide rods installed on the uprights on both sides; the slow-speed dividing line is driven by a servo motor, with multiple operating stations set on both sides of the line, each station equipped with a detachable operating panel, and a bone chute and a meat scrap collection box set under the platform.

4. The intelligent cattle cutting production line equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The label printing station (301) in the packaging area (3) is equipped with a label peeling mechanism and a positioning pressure roller, and the printer is installed on a liftable bracket; the cavity of the vacuum packaging station is made of stainless steel 304 welded and formed, the cavity cover is equipped with a silicone sealing strip, and is equipped with a double chamber alternating working structure; the conveying roller spacing of the finished product output station is 50mm, and the end is equipped with a photoelectric counting device and a defective product rejection cylinder.

5. The intelligent cattle cutting production line equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connection of the conveying system is equipped with a steering mechanism, including a horizontal steering turntable and a vertical steering lift. The edge of the steering turntable is equipped with a buffer rubber strip, and the lift is equipped with a counterweight and a double limit switch. The tensioning device of each conveyor line adopts a spiral adjustment structure to facilitate belt tension adjustment.

6. The intelligent cattle cutting production line equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The information traceability system of the splitting and deboning area (1), trimming area (2) and packaging area (3) consists of an industrial tablet computer, a barcode scanner and a data storage server. The industrial tablet computer is installed on the control console of the splitting and deboning area (1), and the scanner is fixed above each weighing station by a rotatable bracket.

7. The intelligent cattle cutting production line equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The safety protection structure of the deboning area (1), trimming area (2) and packaging area (3) includes protective covers for each transmission part, emergency stop buttons and warning signs. The protective covers are connected to the main body of the equipment by bolts. One emergency stop button is set every 5m along the production line, and there are also buttons in prominent positions on the control console and at each workstation.

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