A seedless pomelo flexible segmentation device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a flexible segmenting device for seedless pomelos, relating to the field of pomelo processing. It aims to solve the problem that existing segmenting devices, when using knives to segment the pomelo, directly cut the fruit, resulting in a high rate of pulp damage. The key technical points are: a placement frame with a rotating disk rotatably connected to it; several placement cylinders fixedly connected to the rotating disk; a motor fixedly connected to the placement frame; and a segmenting mechanism for segmenting seedless pomelos on the placement frame. This flexible segmenting device for seedless pomelos allows for the initial placement of peeled pomelos in the placement cylinders, followed by segmentation by the segmenting mechanism. The segmenting mechanism then expands the pomelo from the inside, separating the segments without cutting the fruit, thus significantly reducing pulp damage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pomelo processing, and more specifically, it relates to a flexible segmentation device for seedless pomelos. Background Technology

[0002] When processing grapefruit into segments, the manual segmentation method has significant efficiency bottlenecks and quality control defects. Operators need to rely on experience to cut the peel along the grapefruit axis and peel off the segments. The processing time for a single fruit is about 40-60 seconds, and the fruit pulp damage rate is as high as 15%-25% due to differences in operator skills, which seriously affects the commercialization rate.

[0003] Existing semi-automatic equipment mostly uses blades to separate segments, which improves basic efficiency. However, due to the diversity of pomelo morphology (such as the difference of up to 35% in diameter-to-height ratio between Shatang pomelo and honey pomelo), fluctuations in the toughness threshold of the white peel (10-20 N / cm²), and insufficient separation of the membrane segments, existing segmenting devices directly cut open the pomelo when using blades, resulting in a high rate of pulp damage. When cutting seedless pomelo varieties with brittle fruit segments, the pulp damage rate will be further increased.

[0004] Therefore, a new solution is needed to address this problem. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a flexible segmentation device for seedless pomelos. When segmenting seedless pomelos, the peeled pomelos can be placed in a placement tube first, and then the segmentation mechanism can be used to segment the seedless pomelos. Subsequently, the segmentation mechanism will open the seedless pomelos into segments from the inside, so that the pomelo does not need to be cut open, thereby greatly reducing the damage rate of the pulp.

[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a seedless pomelo flexible segmentation device includes a placement frame, a rotating disk rotatably connected to the placement frame, a plurality of placement cylinders fixedly connected to the rotating disk, a motor fixedly connected to the placement frame, the rotating shaft of the motor being fixedly connected to the rotating disk, and a segmentation mechanism for segmenting seedless pomelos provided on the placement frame.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that: the splitting mechanism includes a cylinder fixedly connected to the placement frame, a positioning plate fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the cylinder, a positioning disk rotatably connected to the positioning plate, four opening and closing plates rotatably connected to the positioning plate at the center of the positioning disk, connecting rods rotatably connected to the opening and closing plates, and a support rod fixedly connected to the bottom side of the opening and closing plates. The other ends of the four connecting rods are rotatably connected to the positioning disk. The positioning plate is provided with a driving component for driving the positioning disk to rotate.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that: a plurality of limiting posts are fixedly connected to the positioning plate, and a plurality of sliding grooves are provided on the positioning disk for the plurality of limiting posts to slide respectively.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: the driving component includes an electric push rod rotatably connected to the positioning disk and a rotating column rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod; the rotating column is fixedly connected to the positioning disk; and when the electric push rod is in the retracted state, the two adjacent expansion rods are in contact with each other.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that: a stabilizing rod is fixedly connected to the placement frame, and the positioning plate is slidably connected to the stabilizing rod.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a pin is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the inner side of the placement tube.

[0012] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: When processing seedless pomelos into segments, the peeled pomelos can be placed in a storage tube first, and then the segmenting mechanism can be used to segment the seedless pomelos. Subsequently, the segmenting mechanism will open the seedless pomelos into segments from the inside, so that it is not necessary to cut the pomelo, thereby greatly reducing the damage rate of the pulp. In addition, the insertion of pins can also prevent the seedless pomelos from shifting when the segmenting mechanism segments the seedless pomelos. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of this utility model Figure 1 ; Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of this utility model Figure 2 ; Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Placement rack; 2. Rotating disc; 3. Placement cylinder; 4. Motor; 5. Cylinder; 6. Positioning plate; 7. Positioning disc; 8. Opening and closing plate; 9. Connecting rod; 10. Spreading rod; 11. Limiting post; 12. Slide groove; 13. Electric push rod; 14. Rotating post; 15. Stabilizing rod; 16. Pin. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0016] A seedless pomelo flexible segmentation device, such as Figures 1-5As shown, the device includes a placement rack 1, a rotating disk 2 rotatably connected to the placement rack 1, several placement cylinders 3 fixedly connected to the rotating disk 2, and a motor 4 fixedly connected to the placement rack 1. The rotating shaft of the motor 4 is fixedly connected to the rotating disk 2. The placement rack 1 is equipped with a segmenting mechanism for segmenting seedless pomelos. When it is necessary to segment seedless pomelos, several peeled seedless pomelos are first placed into several placement cylinders 3 respectively. Then, the motor 4 is started to drive the rotating disk 2 and several placement cylinders 3 to rotate. When one placement cylinder 3 rotates to the lower side of the segmenting mechanism, the segmenting mechanism can be started to segment the seedless pomelos. Subsequently, the segmenting mechanism will open the seedless pomelos from the inside to segment them. After the segmentation is completed, the motor 4 can be started again to drive the rotating disk 2 to rotate, and drive the next placement cylinder 3 to the lower side of the segmenting mechanism. Then, the next seedless pomelos can be segmented. When segmenting the next seedless pomelos, the segmented seedless pomelos can also be taken out and new seedless pomelos can be placed in, improving the segmentation efficiency.

[0017] like Figures 1-5 As shown, the splitting mechanism includes a cylinder 5 fixedly connected to the placement frame 1, a positioning plate 6 fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the cylinder 5, a positioning disk 7 rotatably connected to the positioning plate 6, four opening and closing plates 8 rotatably connected to the positioning plate 6 at the center of the positioning disk 7, connecting rods 9 rotatably connected to the opening and closing plates 8, and a support rod 10 fixedly connected to the bottom side of the opening and closing plates 8. The other ends of the four connecting rods 9 are all rotatably connected to the positioning disk 7. The positioning plate 6 is provided with a driving component for driving the positioning disk 7 to rotate. Several limiting posts 11 are fixedly connected to the positioning plate 6. The positioning disk 7 has openings that allow for... The system includes several sliding grooves 12 for sliding of several limiting posts 11. The setting of limiting posts 11 and sliding grooves 12 can prevent the positioning disk 7 from rotating too much. The drive component includes an electric push rod 13 rotatably connected to the positioning disk 7 and a rotating column 14 rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod 13. The rotating column 14 is fixedly connected to the positioning disk 7. When the electric push rod 13 is in the retracted state, two adjacent support rods 10 are in contact with each other. When two adjacent support rods 10 are in contact with each other, the four support rods 10 will combine into a tapered rod, which facilitates the insertion of the four support rods 10 into the seedless pomelo.

[0018] like Figures 1-5As shown, when motor 4 drives the placement cylinder 3 to position the seedless pomelo under the four-bracing rod 10, cylinder 5 can be activated to retract, causing positioning plate 6 to move closer to the seedless pomelo. As positioning plate 6 gradually moves closer to the seedless pomelo, the four-bracing rod 10 will also insert into the center of the seedless pomelo. Subsequently, electric push rod 13 can be activated to extend and drive positioning disc 7 to rotate. When positioning disc 7 rotates, it will pull several connecting rods 9. Then, connecting rods 9 will drive the opening and closing plates 8 connected to them to rotate on positioning plate 6. At this time, adjacent opening and closing plates 8 will no longer be in contact, and this... The four-bracing rods 10, which are in contact with each other, will also be driven by the opening and closing plate 8 to move away from each other inside the seedless pomelo, thus opening the seedless pomelo into petals. After the petals are separated, the electric push rod 13 can be activated to retract and reset. Then the four-bracing rods 10 will also reset and reconnect. Then the cylinder 5 can be activated to extend and reset. After that, when the motor 4 drives the next seedless pomelo to split into petals, the split seedless pomelo can be taken out from the placement cylinder 3 and the new seedless pomelo can be placed into the empty placement cylinder 3. Then the split seedless pomelo can be finely split manually.

[0019] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, a stabilizing rod 15 is fixedly connected to the placement frame 1, and the positioning plate 6 is slidably connected to the stabilizing rod 15. When the positioning plate 6 is driven by the cylinder 5, the positioning plate 6 will also slide on the stabilizing rod 15, which can prevent the positioning plate 6 from tilting after long-term use, thereby improving the service life of the splitting device.

[0020] like Figure 3 As shown, a pin 16 is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the inner side of the placement tube 3. When the seedless pomelo is placed into the placement tube 3, the pin 16 will be inserted into the bottom of the seedless pomelo, so as to prevent the seedless pomelo from shifting when the segmentation mechanism segments the seedless pomelo.

[0021] Working principle: When it is necessary to segment a seedless pomelo, several peeled seedless pomelos are first placed into several placement cylinders 3, and the pins 16 are inserted into the bottom of the seedless pomelo. Then, the motor 4 is started to drive the rotating disk 2 and the placement cylinders 3 to rotate. When one of the placement cylinders 3 rotates to the underside of the four-spreading rod 10, the cylinder 5 is activated to retract, causing the positioning plate 6 to move closer to the seedless pomelo. As the positioning plate 6 gradually moves closer to the seedless pomelo, the four-spreading rod 10 will also be inserted into the center of the seedless pomelo. Then, the electric push rod 13 is activated to extend, causing the positioning disk 7 to rotate. When the positioning disk 7 rotates, it will pull several connecting rods 9, and then the connecting rods 9 will drive the... The connecting opening and closing plate 8 rotates on the positioning plate 6. At this time, the two adjacent opening and closing plates 8 will no longer be in contact, and the four supporting rods 10 that are in contact will also be driven by the opening and closing plate 8 to move away from each other inside the seedless pomelo, opening the seedless pomelo into petals. After the petals are separated, the electric push rod 13 can be activated to retract and reset. Then the four supporting rods 10 will also reset and reconnect. Then the cylinder 5 can be activated to extend and reset. Then, when the motor 4 drives the next seedless pomelo to be petaled, the petaled seedless pomelo can be taken out from the placement cylinder 3 and the new seedless pomelo can be placed into the empty placement cylinder 3. Then, the petaled seedless pomelo can be finely petaled manually.

[0022] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flexible segmenting device for seedless grapefruit, comprising a stand (1), characterized in that: A rotating disk (2) is rotatably connected to the placement rack (1), and several placement cylinders (3) are fixedly connected to the rotating disk (2). A motor (4) is fixedly connected to the placement rack (1), and the rotating shaft of the motor (4) is fixedly connected to the rotating disk (2). The placement rack (1) is provided with a segmentation mechanism for segmenting seedless grapefruit.

2. The flexible segmenting device for seedless grapefruit according to claim 1, wherein: The splitting mechanism includes a cylinder (5) fixedly connected to the placement frame (1), a positioning plate (6) fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the cylinder (5), a positioning disk (7) rotatably connected to the positioning plate (6), a four-opening plate (8) rotatably connected to the positioning plate (8), a connecting rod (9) rotatably connected to the opening plate (8), and a support rod (10) fixedly connected to the bottom side of the opening plate (8). The other ends of the four connecting rods (9) are rotatably connected to the positioning disk (7). The positioning plate (6) is provided with a drive assembly for driving the positioning disk (7) to rotate.

3. The seedless pomelo flexible segmentation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning plate (6) is fixedly connected with several limiting posts (11), and the positioning disk (7) is provided with several sliding grooves (12) for the several limiting posts (11) to slide respectively.

4. The seedless pomelo flexible segmentation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes an electric push rod (13) rotatably connected to the positioning disk (7) and a rotating column (14) rotatably connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod (13). The rotating column (14) is fixedly connected to the positioning disk (7). When the electric push rod (13) is in the retracted state, the two adjacent expansion rods (10) are in contact with each other.

5. The seedless pomelo flexible segmentation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A stabilizing rod (15) is fixedly connected to the placement frame (1), and the positioning plate (6) is slidably connected to the stabilizing rod (15).

6. The seedless pomelo flexible segmentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pin (16) is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the inner side of the placement tube (3).

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