A multi-functional feeding port structure for a vegetable cutter

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of vegetable cutter technology and discloses a multi-functional feeding port structure for a vegetable cutter, including a fixed plate on the vegetable cutter. A cutting blade is rotatably mounted on the fixed plate, and an insert plate is movably inserted into one side of the fixed plate. The fixed plate is provided with a fixing mechanism that limits the position of the insert plate. Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are that by setting the fixing mechanism and the detachable material blocking mechanism one and material blocking mechanism two, it is easy to disassemble after use, thereby facilitating the cleaning of the whole and making hidden parts clean. By setting the material blocking mechanism one and material blocking mechanism two, after vegetables are put into the feeding port one, the material blocking mechanism one can prevent vegetables from splashing. The feeding port two is used to put longer vegetables such as cucumbers. When vegetables are inserted into the feeding port two, the material blocking mechanism two can automatically move the vegetables into the feeding port two, which can prevent vegetables from splashing and automatically feed vegetables.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vegetable cutter technology, specifically to a multi-functional feeding port structure for a vegetable cutter. Background Technology

[0002] A vegetable cutter is a device that uses mechanical transmission to drive blades or cutting components to automatically or semi-automatically cut vegetables, fruits, and some root vegetables. It is widely used in the catering industry, food processing enterprises, and households. Its core value lies in replacing manual cutting, significantly improving cutting efficiency, ensuring consistent cut sizes, and reducing labor intensity.

[0003] Existing vegetable cutters can cut vegetables into different shapes, including shreds, slices, tops, and segments. By setting multiple feeding ports, they can achieve multi-functional cutting. To facilitate cleaning the feeding ports, the existing technology makes the feeding ports rotatable. During cleaning, rotating the feeding port allows the blade plate and the inside of the feeding port to be exposed, making it easier to clean the inside. However, it is difficult to clean some more hidden parts inside. At the same time, when root vegetables are put into the feeding port, because the texture of the vegetables is relatively hard, they are prone to bounce back when they come into contact with the high-speed rotating cutting blades, and splash out of the feeding port, which poses a safety risk. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that hidden areas are difficult to clean during washing, and the food tends to bounce back when cutting hard ingredients, posing a safety risk.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: a multi-functional feeding port structure for a vegetable cutter, including a fixed plate on the vegetable cutter, a vegetable cutter blade rotatably mounted on the fixed plate, an insert plate movably inserted into one side of the fixed plate, a fixing mechanism for limiting the position of the insert plate on the fixed plate, a feeding port one and a feeding port two respectively mounted on the insert plate, a material blocking mechanism one for preventing material splashing on the feeding port one, and a material blocking mechanism two for preventing material splashing on the feeding port two, both of which are detachable.

[0006] As an improvement, the fixing mechanism includes an extension block on the fixing plate, a limiting block on the extension block, a limiting groove on the insert plate that cooperates with the limiting block, a through groove on the insert plate, and an abutment block rotatably provided on the fixing plate that cooperates with the through groove, the abutment block being magnetically connected to the inner wall of the through groove.

[0007] As an improvement, the material blocking mechanism includes a sleeve that is movably inserted into the feeding port. One end of the sleeve is hinged to a semi-circular plate arranged on both sides, and a torsion spring is provided between the sleeve and the plate. The sleeve is provided with a limiting block that allows the semi-circular plate to rotate only downwards.

[0008] As an improvement, the upper end of the sleeve is provided with a ring, which is magnetically connected to the insert plate.

[0009] As an improvement, the second material blocking mechanism includes a frame that is movably inserted into the second feeding port. The frame has rotating shafts arranged on both sides, and the rotating shafts are equipped with abutting wheels that pass through the second feeding port. The frame is equipped with a rotating mechanism that drives the two abutting wheels to rotate.

[0010] As an improvement, the rotating mechanism includes a first grooved wheel on a rotating shaft, one of which is rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft. A slider is slidably mounted inside the frame, and a spring is provided between the slider and the frame. A connecting post is provided at one end of the slider, and a second grooved wheel is rotatably mounted on the connecting post. An active grooved wheel is rotatably mounted inside the frame, and a motor is provided outside the frame to drive the active grooved wheel to rotate. A transmission belt is provided between the active grooved wheel, the first grooved wheel, and the second grooved wheel.

[0011] As an improvement, a limiting ring is provided on the second feeding port, and the limiting ring is magnetically connected to the frame.

[0012] (III) Beneficial Effects The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows: By setting up a fixed mechanism and two detachable material blocking mechanisms, it is easy to disassemble after use, making it convenient to clean the whole thing and even the hidden parts. With the material blocking mechanism one and the material blocking mechanism two set up, after vegetables are put into the feeding port one, the material blocking mechanism one can prevent vegetables from splashing. The feeding port two is used to put longer vegetables such as cucumbers. When the vegetables are put into the feeding port two, the material blocking mechanism two can automatically move the vegetables into the feeding port two, which can prevent vegetables from splashing and automatically feed vegetables. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the structure of a multi-functional feeding port of a vegetable cutter according to this utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of a multi-functional feeding port of a vegetable cutter according to this utility model; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the multi-functional feeding port structure of a vegetable cutter according to this utility model; Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of section A of the multi-functional feeding port structure of a vegetable cutter according to this utility model.

[0014] As shown in the figure: 1. Fixed plate; 2. Cutter; 3. Insert plate; 4. Fixing mechanism; 5. Feed port one; 6. Feed port two; 7. Material blocking mechanism one; 8. Material blocking mechanism two; 9. Extension block; 10. Limiting block; 11. Through groove; 12. Abutting block; 13. Sleeve; 14. Semicircular plate; 15. Ring; 16. Frame; 17. Rotating shaft; 18. Abutting wheel; 19. Rotating mechanism; 20. Grooved wheel one; 21. Slider; 22. Spring; 23. Grooved wheel two; 24. Driving grooved wheel; 25. Motor; 26. Transmission belt; 27. Limiting ring. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0016] As per the instructions Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a multi-functional feeding port structure for a vegetable cutter includes a fixed plate 1 on the vegetable cutter. A vegetable cutter 2 is rotatably mounted on the fixed plate 1. An insert plate 3 is movably inserted into one side of the fixed plate 1. The insert plate 3 has a groove that cooperates with the vegetable cutter 2. The bottom surface of the insert plate 3 has a discharge port that communicates with the groove. The fixed plate 1 is provided with a fixing mechanism 4 that limits the position of the insert plate 3. The insert plate 3 is provided with a feeding port 1 5 and a feeding port 2 6. The feeding port 1 5 is provided with a material blocking mechanism 1 7 to prevent material splashing. The feeding port 2 6 is provided with a material blocking mechanism 2 8 to prevent material splashing. Both the material blocking mechanism 1 7 and the material blocking mechanism 2 8 are detachable.

[0017] As per the instructions Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the fixing mechanism 4 includes an extension block 9 on the fixing plate 1, a limiting block 10 on the extension block 9, a limiting groove on the insert plate 3 that cooperates with the limiting block 10, a through groove 11 on the insert plate 3, and an abutment block 12 that cooperates with the through groove 11 rotatably on the fixing plate 1. The abutment block 12 is magnetically connected to the inner wall of the through groove 11. The material blocking mechanism 7 includes a sleeve 13 that is movably inserted into the feeding port 5. One end of the sleeve 13 is hinged to a semi-circular plate 14 arranged on both sides, and a torsion spring is provided between the sleeve 13 and the plate. The sleeve 13 is provided with a limiting block that allows the semi-circular plate 14 to rotate only downwards. The upper end of the sleeve 13 is provided with a ring 15, which is magnetically connected to the insert plate 3; The material blocking mechanism 2 8 includes a frame 16 that is movably inserted into the feeding port 2 6. The frame 16 has two rotating shafts 17 arranged on opposite sides that slide inside it. The rotating shafts 17 are provided with abutting wheels 18 that pass through the feeding port 2 6. The frame 16 is provided with a rotating mechanism 19 that drives the two abutting wheels 18 to rotate. The rotating mechanism 19 includes a first grooved wheel 20 on a rotating shaft 17, wherein the rotating shaft 17 is rotatably connected to the first grooved wheel 20 and does not participate in the transmission. A slider 21 is slidably provided inside the frame 16. A spring 22 is provided between the slider 21 and the frame 16. A connecting post is provided at one end of the slider 21. A second grooved wheel 23 is rotatably provided on the connecting post. An active grooved wheel 24 is rotatably provided inside the frame 16. A motor 25 is provided on the outside of the frame 16 to drive the active grooved wheel 24 to rotate. A transmission belt 26 is provided between the active grooved wheel 24, the first grooved wheel 20 and the second grooved wheel 23. The feeding port 26 is provided with a limiting ring 27, which is magnetically connected to the frame 16.

[0018] In practical use, root vegetables, such as potatoes, are fed into the inlet 5. The vegetables enter through the sleeve 13 and then fall onto the two semicircular plates 14. Under the weight of the potatoes, the semicircular plates 14 are forced to rotate, causing the torsion spring to twist. The potatoes then fall onto the cutting blade 2, and the semicircular plates 14 return to their original position under the action of the torsion spring. The rotation of the cutting blade 2 cuts the vegetables, and the cut vegetables flow out from the outlet. When it is necessary to cut longer vegetables such as cucumbers, the vegetables are inserted into the inlet 6. The two sides of the vegetables contact the two abutment wheels 18. The abutment wheels 18 will slide to adapt to the diameter of the vegetables. At the same time, the sliding of the abutment wheels 18 will increase the distance between the two grooved wheels 20, causing the transmission belt 26 to extend and the slider 21 to slide, compressing the spring 22. The slider 21 and the second grooved wheel 23 are designed to adapt to changes in the first grooved wheel 20, ensuring that the transmission belt 26 remains taut. The motor 25 is started, driving the active grooved wheel 24 to rotate. The active grooved wheel 24, via the transmission belt 26, drives the first grooved wheel 20 to rotate. The first grooved wheel 20 drives one abutment wheel 18 to rotate, and the other abutment wheel 18 rotates along with the movement of the vegetables, thus moving the vegetables into the second feeding port 6. The vegetables are then cut by the cutting knife 2. When cleaning is required, the abutment block 12 is rotated to move it away from the through groove 11, and the insert plate 3 is then pulled out. The sleeve 13 and frame 16 can then be directly removed from the first feeding port 5 and the second feeding port 6. The fixing plate 1, insert plate 3, frame 16, and sleeve 13 are then cleaned and reassembled after cleaning.

[0019] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0020] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0021] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional feeding port structure of a vegetable cutter, comprising a fixed plate (1) on the vegetable cutter, a vegetable cutting knife (2) being rotatably arranged on the fixed plate (1), characterized in that: A plug plate (3) is movably inserted into one side of the fixed plate (1). The fixed plate (1) is provided with a fixing mechanism (4) that limits the position of the plug plate (3). The plug plate (3) is provided with a feeding port one (5) and a feeding port two (6). The feeding port one (5) is provided with a material blocking mechanism one (7) to prevent material splashing. The feeding port two (6) is provided with a material blocking mechanism two (8) to prevent material splashing. Both the material blocking mechanism one (7) and the material blocking mechanism two (8) are detachable.

2. The multifunctional feeding port structure of a vegetable cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (4) includes an extension block (9) on a fixing plate (1), a limiting block (10) on the extension block (9), a limiting groove that cooperates with the limiting block (10) on the insert plate (3), a through groove (11) on the insert plate (3), and an abutment block (12) that cooperates with the through groove (11) rotatably provided on the fixing plate (1). The abutment block (12) is magnetically connected to the inner wall of the through groove (11).

3. The multifunctional feeding port structure of a vegetable cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material blocking mechanism (7) includes a sleeve (13) that is movably inserted into the feeding port (5). One end of the sleeve (13) is hinged to a semi-circular plate (14) arranged on both sides, and a torsion spring is provided between the sleeve (13) and the semi-circular plate (14). The sleeve (13) is provided with a limiting block that allows the semi-circular plate (14) to rotate downwards.

4. The multifunctional feeding port structure of a vegetable cutter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the sleeve (13) is provided with a ring (15), which is magnetically connected to the insert plate (3).

5. The multifunctional feeding port structure of a vegetable cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second material blocking mechanism (8) includes a frame (16) that is movably inserted into the second feeding port (6). The frame (16) has two rotating shafts (17) arranged on opposite sides. The rotating shafts (17) are equipped with abutting wheels (18). The abutting wheels (18) pass through the second feeding port (6). The frame (16) is equipped with a rotating mechanism (19) that drives the two abutting wheels (18) to rotate.

6. The multifunctional feeding port structure of a vegetable cutter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism (19) includes a first grooved wheel (20) on a rotating shaft (17), one of which is rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft (17). A slider (21) is slidably mounted inside the frame (16). A spring (22) is provided between the slider (21) and the frame (16). A connecting post is provided at one end of the slider (21). A second grooved wheel (23) is rotatably mounted on the connecting post. An active grooved wheel (24) is rotatably mounted inside the frame (16). A motor (25) is provided on the outside of the frame (16) to drive the active grooved wheel (24) to rotate. A transmission belt (26) is provided between the active grooved wheel (24), the first grooved wheel (20), and the second grooved wheel (23).

7. The multifunctional feeding port structure of a vegetable cutter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The feeding port 2 (6) is provided with a limiting ring (27), which is magnetically connected to the frame (16).

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