An adjustable fries chip removal machine

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment technology and discloses an adjustable French fry slice removal machine, including a frame. A safety protection mechanism is installed on the outside of the frame, and a roller bed mechanism is installed inside the frame. Adjustment mechanisms are installed on both sides of the frame. A sensing module is fixedly connected inside the frame, and a control unit is fixedly connected inside the safety protection mechanism. A human-machine interface module and an alarm module are fixedly connected inside the control unit, and the human-machine interface module and alarm module are externally located inside the safety protection mechanism. A water spray mechanism is fixedly connected to the top of the frame. In this utility model, the operator can switch modes via a rotary switch, selecting manual or automatic adjustment. If the gap deviation exceeds a threshold, the alarm module will trigger a warning, thus allowing for flexible adjustment of the roller gap to adapt to different production needs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, and in particular to an adjustable French fry chip removal machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the processing of tuberous foods such as potatoes, French fries are one of the mainstream products. Their production process involves multiple steps, including raw material cleaning, cutting, and separation. The cutting process produces a large number of standard-sized strips of French fries, but inevitably also produces thin flakes, scraps, and other byproducts. To ensure the purity and quality of the final product, specialized equipment is needed to separate these flakes from the qualified French fries. The French fry flake removal machine is the key equipment that performs this function. Through a specific separation structure and operating logic, it can accurately remove flake impurities, providing uniform raw materials for subsequent processing and ensuring the efficient operation of the production line.

[0003] Existing equipment for removing fries has many limitations. The rollers are inconvenient to adjust, and the separation gap cannot be flexibly adjusted according to different product specifications. This greatly affects the switching efficiency of the production line, making it difficult for the equipment to meet the production needs of multiple varieties and small batches, and limiting the product adjustment flexibility of the production line. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides an adjustable French fry chip removal machine, which aims to improve the problem of inconvenient roller adjustment in existing equipment and the inability to flexibly adjust the separation gap according to different product specifications.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An adjustable French fry chip removal machine includes a frame, an external safety protection mechanism, an internal roller bed mechanism, adjustment mechanisms on both sides of the frame, a sensor module fixedly connected inside the frame, a control unit fixedly connected inside the safety protection mechanism, a human-machine interface module and an alarm module fixedly connected inside the control unit, the human-machine interface module and the alarm module being externally located inside the safety protection mechanism, and a water spray mechanism fixedly connected to the top of the frame.

[0006] Through the above technical solution: the frame serves as the basic load-bearing structure of the equipment, providing installation support for the roller bed mechanism, adjustment mechanism, etc. During operation, the roller bed mechanism conveys French fries inside the frame. The sensing module monitors key parameters in real time and transmits them to the control unit in the safety protection mechanism. The control unit is associated with the human-machine interaction module and the alarm module. After receiving the data, it adjusts the equipment and triggers an alarm when there is an abnormality. The adjustment mechanism adjusts the roller bed, etc., according to the instructions to adapt to the requirements of thin fry removal. The top water spraying mechanism sprays water to assist in the removal of impurities and cleaning. The safety protection mechanism protects the key components from the outside, ensuring the stable and safe operation of the equipment, thereby achieving the effect of the French fry thin fry removal function through the coordinated action of various structures.

[0007] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes a control actuator, which is externally disposed on one side of the frame, and internally disposed of a rotary switch, a handwheel lock, and a position feedback device.

[0008] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism further includes a gap indicator device, the gap indicator device is externally disposed on one side of the frame, one end of the gap indicator device is provided with an adjustment component, and the adjustment component is externally disposed on both sides of the frame.

[0009] Preferably, the roller bed mechanism includes a motor, which is externally disposed inside the frame, and the output end of the motor is connected to a roller.

[0010] Preferably, the sensing module includes a bracket, the bracket being externally fixedly connected to the inside of the frame, and a sensor being fixedly connected inside the bracket.

[0011] Preferably, the water spraying mechanism includes a water supply pipeline, a shut-off valve is fixedly connected to the outside of the water supply pipeline, a flow meter is fixedly connected to the outside of the water supply pipeline, a solenoid valve is fixedly connected to one end of the water supply pipeline, and a nozzle is fixedly connected to one end of the solenoid valve.

[0012] Preferably, the safety protection mechanism includes a protective fence, an electrical cabinet protective cover, and a safety interlock component. The external part of the electrical cabinet protective cover is fixedly connected to the outside of the frame, the external part of the protective fence is fixedly connected to the top of the frame, and the external part of the safety interlock component is fixedly connected to the outside of the frame.

[0013] Preferably, a funnel is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the frame, and the top end of the funnel is located at the bottom end of the roller bed mechanism.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. In this utility model, the operator can switch modes by rotating the switch to select manual adjustment or automatic adjustment. If the gap deviation exceeds the threshold, the alarm module will trigger a warning, so that the gap of the rollers can be flexibly adjusted to meet different production needs.

[0015] 2. In this utility model, the adjusting mechanism adjusts the roller spacing to a size more suitable for the separation of thin sheets, while controlling the water spraying mechanism to cooperate, and then manually assisting in cleaning and fine-tuning, thereby ensuring efficient separation and reducing equipment wear and failure caused by impurities in subsequent processes. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an adjustable French fry chip removal machine proposed in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the adjustment component of an adjustable French fry slice removal machine proposed in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the roller bed mechanism of an adjustable French fry slice removal machine proposed in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the motor of an adjustable French fry slice removal machine proposed in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the rollers of an adjustable French fry slice removal machine proposed in this utility model.

[0017] Legend: 1. Frame; 2. Roller bed mechanism; 21. Roller; 22. Motor; 3. Adjustment mechanism; 31. Control actuator; 311. Rotary switch; 312. Handwheel lock; 313. Position feedback device; 32. Gap indicator device; 33. Adjustment component; 4. Sensing module; 41. Sensor; 42. Bracket; 5. Control unit; 6. Human-machine interaction module and alarm module; 7. Spraying mechanism; 71. Water supply pipeline; 72. Shut-off valve; 73. Sprayer head; 74. Solenoid valve; 75. Flow meter; 8. Safety protection mechanism; 81. Protective fence; 82. Electrical cabinet protective cover; 83. Safety interlocking components; 9. Funnel. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0019] Example 1: Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2An embodiment of this utility model is provided: an adjustable French fry slice removal machine, including a frame 1, a safety protection mechanism 8 is provided on the outside of the frame 1, a roller bed mechanism 2 is provided inside the frame 1, adjustment mechanisms 3 are provided on both sides of the frame 1, a sensor module 4 is fixedly connected inside the frame 1, a control unit 5 is fixedly connected inside the safety protection mechanism 8, a human-machine interaction module and an alarm module 6 are fixedly connected inside the control unit 5, the human-machine interaction module and the alarm module 6 are externally located inside the safety protection mechanism 8, and a water spraying mechanism 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the frame 1; Specifically, in this embodiment, the frame 1 serves as the basic support structure of the equipment, used to install and fix components such as the roller bed mechanism 2, adjustment mechanism 3, sensing module 4, and control unit 5, ensuring the stability of the overall equipment structure. The roller bed mechanism 2, in conjunction with the sensing module 4, performs real-time monitoring and automatic adjustment to achieve efficient and stable sorting. The adjustment mechanism 3 is used to adjust the spacing of the internal structure of the roller bed mechanism 2. The sensing module 4 is used to monitor the gap size of the roller bed mechanism 2 in real time to ensure stable sorting accuracy. When the safety protection mechanism 8 detects an abnormality, it automatically stops the machine and locks the adjustment mechanism 3, while simultaneously providing audible and visual alarm prompts. The human-machine interface module and alarm module 6 are connected to the human-machine interface module. The interactive module allows operators to set target gaps, modify alarm thresholds, and display gap data and equipment status in real time. The alarm module uses an audible and visual alarm, which is electrically connected to the control unit 5. When the gap deviation calculated by the control unit 5 exceeds the alarm threshold, the audible and visual alarm is activated. The water spray mechanism 7 is used to keep the roller surface clean without stopping the machine. The control unit 5 uses a PLC, which has preset target gap values ​​and gap deviation alarm thresholds. After receiving the gap data transmitted by the sensor module 4, the control unit 5 compares it with the target gap value, calculates the deviation value, and can automatically control the adjustment mechanism 3 to adjust the roller bed mechanism 2.

[0020] Example 2: Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The adjustment mechanism 3 includes a control actuator 31, which is externally disposed on one side of the frame 1. The control actuator 31 is internally disposed of a rotary switch 311, a handwheel lock 312, and a position feedback device 313. The adjustment mechanism 3 also includes a gap indicator 32, which is externally disposed on one side of the frame 1. One end of the gap indicator 32 is provided with an adjustment component 33, and the adjustment component 33 is externally disposed on both sides of the frame 1. Specifically, in this embodiment, the rotary switch 311 switches the equipment operating mode (automatic operation, manual operation, or stop) and controls the working state of the adjustment mechanism 3. The adjustment component 33 is composed of a gear transmission and other structures, which converts the power of the handwheel into the displacement of the roller bed mechanism 2 to achieve gap adjustment. The handwheel lock 312 locks the handwheel when the equipment is stopped to prevent misoperation from causing abnormal gap. The position feedback device 313 is used to assist the control unit 5 in judging whether the gap adjustment is in place. The gap indicator device 32 can intuitively display the current gap size between the roller bed mechanisms 2, which is convenient for operators to view directly.

[0021] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The roller bed mechanism 2 includes a motor 22, which is externally located inside the frame 1, and the output end of the motor 22 is connected to a roller 21. Specifically, each roller 21 is driven by an independent motor 22, mounted on the frame 1, and connected to the adjustment mechanism 3. The 10 rollers 21 arranged in parallel form a gap for separating and cutting thin sheet-like objects. The main product is too large to pass through the gap, while the thin sheet falls through the gap. Each roller 21 corresponds to an independent motor 22 that provides power to the roller 21.

[0022] Reference Figure 2 The sensing module 4 includes a bracket 42, which is externally fixedly connected to the inside of the frame 1, and a sensor 41 is fixedly connected inside the bracket 42. Specifically, the bracket 42 fixes the position of the sensor 41 to ensure accurate monitoring of the gap between the rollers 21. A set of laser displacement sensors 41 is installed between each adjacent roller 21. The sensor 41 is also equipped with a waterproof and dustproof protective shell to adapt to the food processing environment.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 The water spraying mechanism 7 includes a water supply pipe 71, a shut-off valve 72 fixedly connected to the outside of the water supply pipe 71, a flow meter 75 fixedly connected to the outside of the water supply pipe 71, a solenoid valve 74 fixedly connected to one end of the water supply pipe 71, and a nozzle 73 fixedly connected to one end of the solenoid valve 74. Specifically, the nozzle 73 is installed above the roller bed mechanism 2 and is used to spray water onto the products passing through the roller bed to prevent the cut sheet-like materials from sticking to the main product. The solenoid valve 74 is used to control the opening and closing of the water supply pipeline 71 and the water flow rate. The flow meter 75 is used to monitor the water consumption. The water supply pipeline 71 is used to deliver water to the nozzle 73 to provide water flow for the water spraying function. The shut-off valve 72 is used to control the opening and closing of the water supply pipeline 71 and serves as a basic water flow switch.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3The safety protection mechanism 8 includes a protective fence 81, an electrical cabinet protective cover 82, and a safety interlock component 83. The external of the electrical cabinet protective cover 82 is fixedly connected to the outside of the frame 1, the external of the protective fence 81 is fixedly connected to the top of the frame 1, and the external of the safety interlock component 83 is fixedly connected to the outside of the frame 1. Specifically, the protective fence 81 is installed above the roller 21 to prevent personnel from contacting the rotating roller 21. The electrical cabinet protective cover 82 is used to protect electrical components and prevent electric shock accidents. The safety interlock component 83 is connected to the operation control of the equipment. When the safety protection mechanism 8 is removed or opened, the equipment can automatically stop running.

[0025] Reference Figure 2 A funnel 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the frame 1, and the top end of the funnel 9 is located at the bottom end of the roller bed mechanism 2. Specifically, the funnel 9 is used to collect the cut sheet-like material falling through the gap of the roller 21 for centralized processing.

[0026] Working principle: When it is necessary to adjust the gap between rollers 21, the operator can switch modes by rotating switch 311. If manual adjustment is selected, the handwheel lock 312 is unlocked when the equipment stops. Rotating the handwheel drives the rollers 21 to move through the gear transmission structure of the adjustment component 33. The gap indicator device 32 displays the current gap in real time. After adjustment, the handwheel lock 312 is reset. If automatic adjustment is selected, the target gap value is set through the human-machine interaction module. After receiving the instruction, the control unit 5 combines the gap data monitored in real time by the sensor 41 in the sensing module 4 to drive the control actuator 31 to move the adjustment component 33. The position feedback device 313 continuously feeds back the adjustment position information to the control unit 5 until the gap between rollers 21 reaches the set value. If the gap deviation exceeds the threshold during the whole process, the alarm module will trigger a warning. Thus, the gap between rollers 21 can be flexibly adjusted to meet different production needs. When it is necessary to improve the separation efficiency, instructions can be issued to the control unit 5 through the touch screen of the human-machine interaction module and the alarm module 6. The control unit 5 first drives the adjustment mechanism 3 to automatically adjust the roller 21 spacing to a size that is more suitable for the separation of thin slices based on the gap data of the roller 21 monitored by the sensor module 4, so that the difference in the passage of qualified fries and thin slices and crumbs is more significant. At the same time, the solenoid valve 74 of the water spraying mechanism 7 is controlled to increase the water volume and water pressure of the nozzle 73, so that the water flow can more forcefully wash away the thin slices adhering to the surface of the fries. In conjunction with the motor 22 in the roller bed mechanism 2, the speed of the roller 21 is appropriately increased to speed up the conveying and separation rhythm of the fries. If abnormal gaps or jamming occur during separation, the human-machine interaction module and the alarm module 6 will trigger prompts. The operator can manually assist in cleaning and fine-tuning based on the status of the safety protection mechanism 8, thereby ensuring efficient separation and reducing the equipment wear and failure caused by impurities in subsequent stages.

[0027] 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 fries chip removal machine, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a safety protection mechanism (8) on the outside, a roller bed mechanism (2) is provided inside the frame (1), an adjustment mechanism (3) is provided on both sides of the frame (1), a sensor module (4) is fixedly connected inside the frame (1), a control unit (5) is fixedly connected inside the safety protection mechanism (8), a human-machine interaction module and an alarm module (6) are fixedly connected inside the control unit (5), the human-machine interaction module and the alarm module (6) are provided outside the safety protection mechanism (8), and a water spray mechanism (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the frame (1).

2. The adjustable French fry slice removal machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism (3) includes a control actuator (31), which is externally located on one side of the frame (1). The control actuator (31) is internally equipped with a rotary switch (311), a handwheel lock (312), and a position feedback device (313).

3. The adjustable French fry slice removal machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism (3) further includes a gap indicator (32), the outside of which is disposed on one side of the frame (1), and an adjustment component (33) is disposed at one end of the gap indicator (32), the outside of which is disposed on both sides of the frame (1).

4. The adjustable French fry slice removal machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The roller bed mechanism (2) includes a motor (22), the motor (22) is externally located inside the frame (1), and the output end of the motor (22) is connected to a roller (21).

5. An adjustable fries slice removal machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensing module (4) includes a bracket (42), which is externally fixedly connected to the inside of the frame (1), and a sensor (41) is fixedly connected inside the bracket (42).

6. The adjustable French fry chip removal machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water spraying mechanism (7) includes a water supply pipeline (71), a shut-off valve (72) is fixedly connected to the outside of the water supply pipeline (71), a flow meter (75) is fixedly connected to the outside of the water supply pipeline (71), a solenoid valve (74) is fixedly connected to one end of the water supply pipeline (71), and a nozzle (73) is fixedly connected to one end of the solenoid valve (74).

7. An adjustable fries slice removal machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The safety protection mechanism (8) includes a protective fence (81), an electrical cabinet protective cover (82), and a safety interlock component (83). The external of the electrical cabinet protective cover (82) is fixedly connected to the outside of the frame (1), the external of the protective fence (81) is fixedly connected to the top of the frame (1), and the external of the safety interlock component (83) is fixedly connected to the outside of the frame (1).

8. An adjustable fries slice removal machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the frame (1) is fixedly connected to a funnel (9), and the top end of the funnel (9) is located at the bottom end of the roller bed mechanism (2).

Images