Pomegranate aril shape preserving separation device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a pomegranate fruit particle shape-keeping separating device, including frame, conveying device, beating device and collection device, wherein, the conveying device includes conveying net chain and is used for driving conveying net chain circulation motion's conveying drive mechanism, the beating device includes the support of setting up on the frame, sets up the beating plate on the support and is used for driving beating drive mechanism that the beating plate completes to the pomeranate on conveying net chain carries out beating, the beating plate rotatory connection is in the support, beating drive mechanism is used for driving the up-and-down swing of beating plate, the collection device sets up below conveying net chain, is used for carrying out the collection to the pomegranate seed that falls from the mesh of conveying net chain. The utility model discloses a pomegranate fruit particle shape-keeping separating device can beat after the pomegranate of opening petal and is used for collecting the pomegranate seed that falls down after beating.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of fruit processing, specifically relating to a pomegranate granule shape-preserving separation device. Background Technology

[0002] Pomegranates, as a unique fruit with both nutritional and economic value, have a wide consumer market worldwide. They are mainly divided into two categories: soft-seeded and hard-seeded pomegranates, which differ significantly in taste, flavor, and suitable occasions.

[0003] Soft-seeded pomegranates, with their small, soft seeds, high sugar content, abundant juice, delicate flesh without any sourness or astringency, and refreshing sweet flavor, have become a mainstream choice in the fresh food market and are highly favored by consumers. In contrast, hard-seeded pomegranates, with their large, hard seeds, tend to be sour and have a noticeable astringent taste. Some of the flesh may also be shriveled and have less juice. They are more suitable for processing into various products such as pomegranate juice, pomegranate jam, and pomegranate wine to enhance their commercial value.

[0004] Currently, the industry mainly uses two methods for peeling soft-seeded pomegranates: The first is semi-automatic equipment. Because the seeds of soft-seeded pomegranates are small and soft, the seeds are easily damaged by mechanical pressure and friction during equipment operation, resulting in a low rate of intact seeds. This severely affects the product's appearance and commercial value, making it difficult to meet market demand for high-quality fresh pomegranates. The second method is manual peeling. While manual operation can ensure seed integrity to some extent, it has significant drawbacks: firstly, labor costs are high, especially during the peak season for soft-seeded pomegranates when labor demand surges, further increasing production costs; secondly, manual operation makes standardized hygiene control difficult, is easily affected by environmental factors and personnel operating habits, and carries the risk of microbial contamination, failing to meet stringent food safety requirements. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a pomegranate seed shape-preserving and separating device. The pomegranate seed shape-preserving and separating device can beat the pomegranate after it has been opened and collect the pomegranate seeds that fall off after being beaten.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is:

[0007] A pomegranate seed shape-preserving and separating device includes a frame, a conveying device mounted on the frame for conveying pomegranates that have already been split open, a beating device for beating the pomegranates on the conveying line, and a collecting device for collecting the pomegranate seeds that fall off the beating device. The conveying device includes a conveyor chain and a conveying drive mechanism for driving the conveyor chain in a cyclical motion. The beating device includes a bracket mounted on the frame, a beating plate mounted on the bracket, and a beating drive mechanism for driving the beating plate to beat the pomegranates on the conveyor chain. The beating plate is rotatably connected to the bracket. The beating drive mechanism drives the beating plate to swing up and down. The collecting device is located below the conveyor chain and is used to collect pomegranate seeds that fall through the mesh of the conveyor chain.

[0008] Preferably, the clapping plate is rotatably connected to the bracket via a rotating shaft; the clapping drive mechanism includes a clapping motor, a transmission shaft, and an eccentric wheel mechanism, wherein the clapping motor is mounted on the bracket; the transmission shaft is rotatably connected to the bracket; the main shaft of the clapping motor is connected to the transmission shaft via a transmission mechanism; the eccentric wheel mechanism includes an eccentric wheel disposed on the transmission shaft and a connecting member for connecting the eccentric wheel and the clapping plate; the upper end of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the eccentric wheel via a first pin; the axial direction of the first pin is parallel to the axial direction of the eccentric wheel; the lower end of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the clapping plate via a second pin; the axial direction of the second pin is parallel to the axial direction of the first pin.

[0009] Preferably, the collecting device includes a collecting trough disposed on the frame; the collecting trough extends along the conveying direction of the conveyor chain, and inclined upward guide plates are disposed on both sides of the collecting trough; the guide plates extend to the bottom of the conveyor chain to guide pomegranate seeds falling below the conveyor chain into the collecting trough.

[0010] Preferably, the collecting device further includes a collecting and conveying mechanism for transporting pomegranate seeds in the collecting trough 7 to the corresponding collecting module.

[0011] Preferably, the conveying device consists of two sets, which are arranged side by side on the frame.

[0012] Preferably, the tapping device is in two groups, with multiple tapping devices in each group, and the multiple tapping devices are arranged at equal intervals along the conveying direction of the conveying mesh chain in the conveying device.

[0013] Preferably, the two corresponding clappers in the two sets of conveying devices share a set of clapping drive mechanisms.

[0014] Preferably, the conveyor chains in the two sets of conveying devices share a common set of conveying drive mechanisms.

[0015] Preferably, the conveying drive mechanism includes a driving sprocket, a driven sprocket, and a conveying motor, wherein the driving sprocket is mounted on a driving transmission shaft, and the driven sprocket is mounted on a driven transmission shaft; the driving transmission shaft and the driven transmission shaft are rotatably connected to both sides of the frame; and the conveying motor is connected to the driving transmission shaft.

[0016] Preferably, the frame is provided with an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the installation position of the driven transmission shaft; the adjustment mechanism includes mounting seats on both sides of the driven transmission shaft; both ends of the driven transmission shaft are rotatably connected to the corresponding mounting seats; the frame is provided with an adjustment groove for avoiding the driven transmission shaft; the mounting seats are installed in the corresponding threaded holes in the frame by screws.

[0017] Preferably, baffles are provided on both sides of the conveyor chain, the baffles are vertically arranged on the support and extend along the conveying direction of the conveyor chain.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0019] 1. The pomegranate seed separation device of this utility model transfers the pomegranates that have completed the splitting process to a conveyor belt, so that the pomegranate peel faces upward and the opening faces downward. The patting driving mechanism drives the patting plate to pat the pomegranate peel. The patting causes the pomegranate seeds to fall from the pomegranate peel and pass through the mesh of the conveyor belt into the collection device, so as to achieve the non-destructive separation and collection of pomegranate seeds.

[0020] 2. The pomegranate seed separation device of this utility model can achieve non-destructive separation and collection of pomegranate seeds, which not only has higher processing efficiency but also lower processing cost, and is especially suitable for non-destructive separation of pomegranate seeds in soft-seeded pomegranates. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figures 1-4 These are three-dimensional structural diagrams of the pomegranate granule shape-preserving separation device of this utility model from four different perspectives.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a magnified view of a portion of the collecting device.

[0023] Figure 6 and Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the striking device from two different perspectives.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a magnified view of a portion of the eccentric wheel mechanism.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a fruit peel collection device. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0027] See Figures 1-9 The pomegranate seed shape-preserving and separating device of this utility model includes a frame 1, a conveying device mounted on the frame 1 for conveying pomegranates that have already been split open, a beating device 4 for beating the pomegranates on the conveying line, and a collecting device for collecting the pomegranate seeds that fall off after beating.

[0028] The conveying device includes a conveying mesh chain 3 and a conveying drive mechanism for driving the conveying mesh chain 3 to circulate.

[0029] The patting device 4 includes a bracket 2 mounted on the frame 1, a patting plate 401 mounted on the bracket 2, and a patting drive mechanism for driving the patting plate 401 to pat the pomegranates on the conveyor chain 3. The patting plate 401 is rotatably connected to the bracket 2. The patting drive mechanism is used to drive the patting plate 401 to swing up and down.

[0030] The collecting device is located below the conveyor chain 3 and is used to collect pomegranate seeds that fall from the mesh of the conveyor chain 3. The collecting device includes a collecting trough 7 on the frame 1. The collecting trough 7 extends along the conveying direction of the conveyor chain 3, and inclined upward guide plates 6 are provided on both sides of the collecting trough 7. The guide plates 6 extend to the bottom of the conveyor chain 3 and are used to guide the pomegranate seeds that fall below the conveyor chain 3 into the collecting trough 7.

[0031] In this embodiment, the collection device further includes a collection and conveying mechanism for transporting pomegranate seeds in the collection trough 7 to the corresponding collection module. The collection and conveying mechanism can be a conveyor belt or a spray pipe that sprays water into the collection trough 7, so that the pomegranate seeds in the collection trough 7 move into the collection module under the action of the water flow. In this scheme, the collection trough 7 can extend downward at an angle along the conveying direction of the conveying net chain 3.

[0032] See Figures 1-9The clapping plate 401 is rotatably connected to the bracket 2 via a rotating shaft 402; the clapping drive mechanism includes a clapping motor 403, a transmission shaft 404, and an eccentric wheel mechanism, wherein the clapping motor 403 is mounted on the bracket 2; the transmission shaft 404 is rotatably connected to the bracket 2; the main shaft of the clapping motor 403 is connected to the transmission shaft 404 via a transmission mechanism; the eccentric wheel mechanism includes an eccentric wheel 405 disposed on the transmission shaft 404 and a connecting member 406 for connecting the eccentric wheel 405 and the clapping plate 401; the upper end of the connecting member 406 is rotatably connected to the eccentric wheel 405 via a first pin; the first pin... The axis direction is parallel to the axis direction of the eccentric wheel 405; the lower end of the connector 406 is rotatably connected to the clapper 401 through the second pin; the axis direction of the second pin is parallel to the axis direction of the first pin; the clapping motor 403 drives the transmission shaft 404 to rotate, thereby driving the eccentric wheel 405 on the transmission shaft 404 to rotate, and while the eccentric wheel 405 rotates, it will drive the clapper 401 to swing up and down, thereby clapping the pomegranates on the conveyor chain 3, so as to cause the pomegranate seeds in the pomegranates to fall and pass through the mesh of the conveyor chain 3 into the collection device, so as to achieve non-destructive separation and collection of the pomegranate seeds in the pomegranates.

[0033] See Figures 1-9 The conveying device consists of two sets, which are arranged side-by-side on the frame 1. The conveying mesh chain 3 in the two sets of conveying devices shares a common conveying drive mechanism. Correspondingly, the tapping device 4 consists of two sets, with multiple tapping devices 4 in each set. The multiple tapping devices 4 are arranged at equal intervals along the conveying direction of the conveying mesh chain 3 in the conveying device. The corresponding two tapping plates 401 in the two sets of conveying devices share a common tapping drive mechanism. Through the above arrangement, not only can the processing efficiency be improved, but the processing cost can also be reduced.

[0034] See Figures 1-9 The conveying drive mechanism includes a drive sprocket, a driven sprocket, and a conveying motor. The drive sprocket is mounted on a drive conveying shaft, and the driven sprocket is mounted on a driven conveying shaft. Both the drive conveying shaft and the driven drive shaft 404 are rotatably connected to both sides of the frame 1. The conveying motor is connected to the drive conveying shaft. The conveying motor drives the drive conveying shaft to rotate, thereby driving the conveying mesh chains 3 in the two sets of conveying devices to move synchronously.

[0035] In this embodiment, the frame 1 is provided with an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the installation position of the driven transmission shaft; the adjustment mechanism includes mounting seats on both sides of the driven transmission shaft; the two ends of the driven transmission shaft are rotatably connected to the corresponding mounting seats; the frame 1 is provided with an adjustment groove for avoiding the driven transmission shaft; the mounting seats are installed on the corresponding threaded holes in the frame 1 by screws, thereby adjusting the tension of the conveyor chain 3 in the two sets of conveying devices.

[0036] See Figures 1-9 Both sides of the conveyor chain 3 are provided with baffles 5, which are vertically mounted on the support 2 and extend along the conveying direction of the conveyor chain 3. By providing the baffles 5, pomegranates or pomegranate seeds that have been knocked out can be prevented from falling from both sides of the conveyor chain 3.

[0037] See Figures 1-9 The working principle of this utility model's pomegranate granule shape-preserving separation device is as follows:

[0038] During operation, pomegranates that have been split open are transferred to the conveyor chain 3 with their peels facing upwards and openings downwards. The conveyor chain 3 then transports them to the tapping station, where the tapping drive mechanism drives the tapping plate 401 to swing up and down, tapping the pomegranate peel. This tapping action causes the pomegranate seeds to fall from the peel and pass through the mesh of the conveyor chain 3 into the collection device. Guide plates 6 on both sides of the collection trough 7 guide the seeds into the collection trough 7, facilitating the non-destructive separation and collection of the seeds. The pomegranate peels after seed separation are then transported to the peel collection device 8.

[0039] The above are preferred embodiments of the present utility model, but the embodiments of the present utility model are not limited to the above content. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be considered equivalent substitutions and shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A pomegranate granule shape-preserving separation device, characterized in that, The device includes a frame, a conveying device mounted on the frame for conveying pomegranates that have already split open, a beating device for beating the pomegranates on the conveyor line, and a collecting device for collecting the pomegranate seeds that fall off the beating device. The conveying device includes a conveyor chain and a conveying drive mechanism for driving the conveyor chain in a cyclical motion. The beating device includes a bracket mounted on the frame, a beating plate mounted on the bracket, and a beating drive mechanism for driving the beating plate to beat the pomegranates on the conveyor chain. The beating plate is rotatably connected to the bracket. The beating drive mechanism drives the beating plate to swing up and down. The collecting device is located below the conveyor chain and is used to collect pomegranate seeds that fall through the mesh of the conveyor chain.

2. The pomegranate granule shape-preserving separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clapping plate is rotatably connected to the bracket via a rotating shaft; the clapping drive mechanism includes a clapping motor, a transmission shaft, and an eccentric wheel mechanism, wherein the clapping motor is mounted on the bracket; the transmission shaft is rotatably connected to the bracket; the main shaft of the clapping motor is connected to the transmission shaft via a transmission mechanism; the eccentric wheel mechanism includes an eccentric wheel disposed on the transmission shaft and a connecting member for connecting the eccentric wheel and the clapping plate; the upper end of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the eccentric wheel via a first pin; the axial direction of the first pin is parallel to the axial direction of the eccentric wheel; the lower end of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the clapping plate via a second pin; the axial direction of the second pin is parallel to the axial direction of the first pin.

3. The pomegranate granule shape-preserving separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The collecting device includes a collecting trough disposed on the frame; the collecting trough extends along the conveying direction of the conveyor chain, and inclined upward guide plates are disposed on both sides of the collecting trough; the guide plates extend to the bottom of the conveyor chain to guide pomegranate seeds falling below the conveyor chain into the collecting trough.

4. The pomegranate granule shape-preserving separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The collection device also includes a collection and conveying mechanism for transporting pomegranate seeds in the collection tank to the corresponding collection module.

5. The pomegranate granule shape-preserving separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying device consists of two sets, which are arranged side by side on the frame; the conveying mesh chains in the two sets of conveying devices share a common set of conveying drive mechanisms.

6. The pomegranate granule shape-preserving separation device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tapping device consists of two groups, with multiple tapping devices in each group. These multiple tapping devices are arranged at equal intervals along the conveying direction of the conveying mesh chain in the conveying device.

7. The pomegranate granule shape-preserving separation device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The two corresponding clappers in the two sets of conveying devices share a set of clapping drive mechanism.

8. The pomegranate granule shape-preserving separation device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The conveying drive mechanism includes a driving sprocket, a driven sprocket, and a conveying motor. The driving sprocket is mounted on a driving conveying shaft, and the driven sprocket is mounted on a driven conveying shaft. The driving and driven conveying shafts are rotatably connected to both sides of the frame. The conveying motor is connected to the driving conveying shaft.

9. The pomegranate granule shape-preserving separation device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The frame is provided with an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the installation position of the driven transmission shaft; the adjustment mechanism includes mounting seats on both sides of the driven transmission shaft; both ends of the driven transmission shaft are rotatably connected to the corresponding mounting seats; the frame is provided with an adjustment groove for avoiding the driven transmission shaft; the mounting seats are installed in the corresponding threaded holes in the frame by screws.

10. The pomegranate granule shape-preserving separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both sides of the conveyor chain are provided with baffles, which are vertically mounted on the support and extend along the conveying direction of the conveyor chain.

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