A loading mold and a ginseng slicer

Abstract

This application relates to a loading mold and a ginseng slicing machine, belonging to the field of slicing machine technology. The loading mold includes a housing and a switching assembly. A hopper is provided on the housing, with a through hole formed in the hopper along a first direction, and an opening formed in the hopper along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. A cover is provided at the opening to seal it. The switching assembly includes a swinging member and a locking member. The swinging member is hinged to the housing and can swing along the second direction. The locking member includes a connecting part and a locking part. The connecting part is hinged to the swinging member and can slide relative to the swinging member. The loading mold of this application has a large opening, high loading efficiency, and short loading time. After loading, the position of the ginseng can be adjusted at any time to align the ends of the ginseng, ensuring uniform slice thickness and reducing the number of irregularly shaped slices.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of slicing machine technology, and more specifically, to a loading mold and a ginseng slicing machine. Background Technology

[0002] There are two common ways to slice American ginseng: oblique slicing and round slicing. Oblique slicing involves cutting the ginseng at an angle according to its original shape, and it is generally not processed again after drying. Therefore, the size and shape of these slices can vary. Round slicing involves first softening the ginseng, then slicing it in a mold, and finally drying and flattening it. This method produces ginseng slices that are uniform in thickness and size, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Traditional methods of round slicing American ginseng include manual slicing and machine slicing. Manual slicing is inefficient, produces uneven thickness, and requires skillful knife work; therefore, using machines to replace manual slicing is more widely used.

[0003] In related technologies, the loading mold of the American ginseng slicer is cylindrical, with a simple structural design, long loading time, low efficiency, and the inability to adjust the position of the ginseng strips, resulting in uneven slice thickness, an increase in irregularly shaped slices, affecting the appearance of the slices and increasing production costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to at least address some of the deficiencies mentioned in the related technologies, this application provides a loading mold and a ginseng slicing machine.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a loading mold for a ginseng slicer. The loading mold includes a housing and a switching assembly. A hopper is provided on the housing, and the hopper has a through hole formed in the housing along a first direction. An opening is formed in the housing along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a cover is provided at the opening to seal it. The switching assembly includes a swing member and a locking member. The swing member is hinged to the housing and is capable of swinging along the second direction. The locking member includes a connecting portion and a locking portion. The connecting portion is hinged to the swing member and is capable of sliding relative to the swing member. The swing member is capable of swinging so that the locking portion engages with the edge of the cover, locking the cover to the housing.

[0006] Furthermore, a mounting hole is provided in the middle of the swing member, and a connecting rod is rotatably mounted in the mounting hole. A connecting hole is provided on the connecting rod, and the connecting part is slidably inserted into the connecting hole, and the connecting part can be fixed relative to the connecting hole.

[0007] Furthermore, the connecting part is configured as a screw, which is located at the end of the locking member. The screw can be inserted into the connecting hole, and bolts are provided on the screw on both sides of the connecting hole to fix the screw relative to the connecting hole.

[0008] Furthermore, the locking member is U-shaped, and the cover is provided with a locking hook. The U-shaped locking member can be fitted onto the locking hook, and both ends of the locking member are provided as screws. The connecting rod passes through the connecting hole, and both ends of the connecting rod extend outside the connecting hole. The two ends of the locking member are respectively connected to the two ends of the connecting rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the cover includes a fixed plate and a hinge plate, the fixed plate being disposed on one side of the opening of the housing. The hinge plate is hinged to the fixed plate, and the movable end of the hinge plate can abut against the side of the opening away from the fixed plate to seal the opening.

[0010] Furthermore, the fixing plate is mounted on the housing along the second direction and is movable relative to the housing at the opening along the second direction, and the hinge plate is hinged to the end of the fixing plate that extends to the outside of the housing.

[0011] Furthermore, the housing is provided with an extension plate, which is positioned near the opening. The extension plate is slidably mounted on the housing and is capable of sliding relative to the housing along the second direction. The end of the hinge plate away from the fixed plate can abut against the extension plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the switch assembly is disposed in the middle of the housing along the first direction, and the switch assembly is disposed on the housing near the opening along the second direction.

[0013] Furthermore, a gripping part is provided at the end of the swing member away from the hinge.

[0014] This application also provides a ginseng slicer, including a machine body and a loading mold as described in any one embodiment. After the loading mold is filled with ginseng, it is placed in the feed inlet on the machine body for feeding.

[0015] With the above technical solution, when using the loading mold of this application, the American ginseng to be sliced ​​is placed into the material hopper of the shell from the opening of the shell, and the American ginseng is aligned with the edge of the through hole in the shell along the first direction. After placement, the cover is fastened to the opening of the shell and pressed onto the American ginseng. The swinging component is swung along the second direction towards the cover so that the locking component can be fastened at the edge of the cover. Then, the swinging component is swung along the second direction away from the cover so that the locking component abuts against the cover, thus fixing the cover and the shell relatively.

[0016] The filling mold of this application has a large opening, which makes the filling efficiency high and the time short. After the filling is completed, the position of the American ginseng can be adjusted at any time to align the ends of the American ginseng, so as to ensure that the subsequent slices are of uniform thickness and reduce the number of irregular slices.

[0017] Other features and advantages of this application will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the loading mold provided in an embodiment of this application from one perspective; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the loading mold provided in an embodiment of this application from another perspective.

[0020] icon: 100-Housing; 110-Hopper; 120-Through hole; 130-Cover; 131-Fixing plate; 132-Hinge plate; 140-Hook; 150-Extension plate; 200-Switch assembly; 210-Oscillating component; 211-Connecting rod; 212-Grip part; 220-Locking component; 221-Connecting part; 222-Locking part. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0022] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "inner" and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "setup" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] This embodiment provides a filling mold to solve the problems in related technologies, such as low filling efficiency, long filling time, inability to adjust the position of American ginseng after filling, resulting in uneven slice thickness and many irregular slices.

[0025] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 This embodiment provides a loading mold for a ginseng slicer. The loading mold includes a housing 100 and a switching assembly 200. A hopper 110 is provided on the housing 100. The hopper 110 has a through hole 120 formed in the housing 100 along a first direction, and an opening is formed in the housing 100 along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. A cover 130 is provided at the opening to seal the opening. The switching assembly 200 includes a swing member 210 and a locking member 220. The swing member 210 is hinged to the housing 100 and can swing along the second direction. The locking member 220 includes a connecting part 221 and a locking part 222. The connecting part 221 is hinged to the swing member 210 and can slide relative to the swing member 210. The swing member 210 can swing so that the locking part 222 is engaged with the edge of the cover 130, locking the cover 130 onto the housing 100.

[0026] Specifically, when using the loading mold of this embodiment, the American ginseng to be sliced ​​is placed into the hopper 110 of the shell 100 from the opening of the shell 100, and the position and posture of the placed American ginseng are adjusted in sequence so that all the American ginseng can be aligned with the edge of the opening of the shell 100 along the first direction and are in a suitable position and posture.

[0027] After placement, the cover 130 is fastened to the opening of the housing 100. The swinging member 210 is controlled in the second direction to swing towards the opening, and the locking member 220 is activated through the connecting part 221, so that the locking member 220 can be fastened to the edge of the cover 130. Then, the swinging member 210 is swung away from the opening, and the locking member 220 is activated through the connecting part 221, so that the locking member 220 abuts against the cover 130 and presses the cover 130 tightly against the housing 100, thus completing the limiting and fixing of the American ginseng. After the filling mold is filled, it can be sent to the American ginseng slicer for slicing.

[0028] The filling mold in this embodiment has a large opening, resulting in high filling efficiency and short filling time. After the American ginseng is filled into the shell 100, the specific position and posture of the American ginseng can be adjusted according to the actual situation, making the position of the American ginseng more neat and suitable, and easier to slice. This prevents uneven slice thickness or irregular slice shape in subsequent slicing.

[0029] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the swing member 210 has a mounting hole in its middle, and a connecting rod 211 is rotatably mounted in the mounting hole. The connecting rod 211 has a connecting hole, and a connecting part 221 is slidably inserted into the connecting hole, and the connecting part 221 can be fixed relative to the connecting hole. The dimensions of the shell 100 and the cover 130 of the ginseng filling mold may vary between batches or different models. The connecting part 221 can be slidably inserted into the connecting hole, and the position of the locking member 220 can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual size of the cover 130 to ensure that the locking part 222 is always accurately engaged with the edge of the cover 130, improving locking reliability.

[0030] During the swinging process of the swinging component 210, the position of the locking component 220 can be finely adjusted to avoid uneven locking force or excessive local force due to position deviation, which helps to evenly press the cover 130 and prevent the cover 130 from deforming or poor sealing.

[0031] The connecting rod 211 can rotate within the mounting hole, allowing the connecting part 221 and the locking part 222 to automatically adapt to angle changes during the swinging process. This ensures that the locking part 222 always maintains a good fit with the cover 130 under different swinging angles, improving the smoothness and consistency of the locking action.

[0032] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, the connecting part 221 is configured as a screw, which is located at the end of the locking member 220. The screw can be inserted into the connecting hole, and bolts are provided on the screw on both sides of the connecting hole to fix the screw relative to the connecting hole. The screw can slide freely along the axial direction of the connecting hole, which facilitates fine-tuning according to the size of the cover 130 or the locking position requirements, ensuring that the locking part 222 is always accurately aligned with the edge of the cover 130, thereby improving the accuracy and consistency of locking.

[0033] After bolts are installed on the screws on both sides of the connecting hole, the screws are clamped in the connecting hole to achieve relative fixation, avoiding positional displacement or locking failure caused by sliding or vibration during the locking process, and ensuring long-term stability and reliability of the locking state.

[0034] Different batches or models of molds may use different sizes of cover 130. The screw sliding adjustment structure allows the locking part 220 to be adapted to various sizes of cover 130 without the need to replace the locking components; thus improving the versatility of the mold and production efficiency.

[0035] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the locking member 220 is U-shaped, and the cover 130 is provided with a locking hook 140. The U-shaped locking member 220 can be sleeved on the locking hook 140, and both ends of the locking member 220 are provided as screws. The connecting rod 211 passes through the connecting hole, and both ends of the connecting rod 211 extend outside the connecting hole. The two ends of the locking member 220 are respectively connected to the two ends of the connecting rod 211. The U-shaped locking member 220 is sleeved on the locking hook 140 on the cover 130 to form a mechanical locking structure. After being linked with the swing member 210, the locking member 220 applies a clamping force to the locking hook 140 to prevent the cover 130 from loosening or falling off during the slicing process, thereby improving the safety and stability of the locking, preventing accidental opening due to vibration or pressure, and improving the reliability of this embodiment in use.

[0036] Furthermore, the U-shaped structure allows the locking force to be applied symmetrically from both sides to the locking hook 140, avoiding deformation, wear, or locking failure caused by single-point force, thus improving the durability and reusability of the locking structure. In this embodiment, both ends of the connecting rod 211 extend out of the connecting holes, allowing the two screws of the locking member 220 to be connected to the two ends of the connecting rod 211 respectively. This enables symmetrical adjustment and force balance, preventing locking offset or tilting of the cover 130 caused by unilateral force. Combined with the U-shaped structure, this further enhances the structural rationality of this embodiment.

[0037] The locking member 220 has screws at both ends, which can be slidably inserted into the connecting holes of the connecting rod 211 and locked by bolts. The lateral position and locking angle of the locking member 220 can be flexibly adjusted according to the position of the locking hook 140, the size of the cover 130 or the mold model, thereby improving the adaptability of the loading mold of this embodiment to different specifications of cover 130 or locking hook 140.

[0038] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the cover 130 includes a fixing plate 131 and a hinge plate 132. The fixing plate 131 is disposed on one side of the opening of the housing 100. The hinge plate 132 is hinged to the fixing plate 131, and the movable end of the hinge plate 132 can abut against the side of the opening away from the fixing plate 131 to seal the opening. The structure of the hinge plate 132 allows the cover 130 to be opened only on one side for loading or cleaning operations without having to completely disassemble the cover 130, improving loading efficiency and operational convenience, and is particularly suitable for scenarios requiring high-frequency loading as described in this embodiment.

[0039] The fixing plate 131 is fixed to one side of the housing 100, providing a stable hinge base for the hinge plate 132, preventing the cover 130 from shaking or shifting, and improving the assembly accuracy and consistency between the cover 130 and the housing 100. The cover 130 only needs to be positioned and installed once to complete the fixing and opening / closing functions, without the need to repeatedly adjust the angle or position of the cover 130, reducing assembly difficulty and time costs.

[0040] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the fixing plate 131 is mounted on the housing 100 along the second direction and can move relative to the housing 100 at the opening along the second direction. The hinge plate 132 is hinged to the end of the fixing plate 131 that extends outside the housing 100. By adjusting the position of the fixing plate 131 on the housing 100, the total width of the mold can be changed, allowing the same mold structure to adapt to the feed inlets of different sizes of ginseng slicers, thus improving the versatility and adaptability of the mold. Different machine models or different slice thicknesses may require different widths of loading space. This structure can flexibly adapt to various slicing parameters through sliding adjustment, avoiding redundant design and manufacturing.

[0041] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, an extension plate 150 is provided on the housing 100. The extension plate 150 is located near the opening and is slidably mounted on the housing 100, and can slide relative to the housing 100 in a second direction. The end of the hinge plate 132 away from the fixed plate 131 can abut against the extension plate 150. The extension plate 150, as a "movable edge" of the opening of the housing 100, can be adjusted by sliding to change the actual width of the mold in conjunction with the fixed plate 131. This allows the same mold structure to adapt to different sizes of slicer inlets or different specifications of American ginseng raw materials, further improving the versatility of the mold and equipment compatibility.

[0042] After the extension plate 150 slides, the hinge plate 132 can still stably abut against its surface and lock, ensuring that the cover 130 always maintains a good seal with the shell 100 in different adjustment positions, preventing the American ginseng from shifting or leaking during slicing. Of course, under normal circumstances, the edges of the extension plate 150 and the fixed plate 131 need to be aligned so that the hinge plate 132 can seal the opening of the shell 100 and press it firmly onto the American ginseng material. However, it is understandable that even if the edges of the extension plate 150 and the fixed plate 131 are not aligned and there is a certain difference, as long as it does not affect the normal abutment of the hinge plate 132 against the extension plate 150 to seal the opening, it is acceptable.

[0043] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the connection method between the fixing plate 131, the extension plate 150 and the housing 100 is not limited, as long as they can be relatively fixed and adjustable. For example, threaded holes can be provided on the fixing plate 131 and the extension plate 150, and multiple threaded holes can be provided on the housing 100 along the second direction, so that the fixing plate 131 or the extension plate 150 can be connected to the housing 100 by screws.

[0044] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the switch assembly 200 is disposed in the middle of the housing 100 along a first direction, and also disposed in the housing 100 near the opening along a second direction. Distributing the switch assembly 200 in the middle of the housing 100 along the first direction allows for convenient operation by the operator from both sides of the mold. Distributing the switch assembly 200 near the opening on the housing 100 shortens the movement path of the swing member 210 driving the locking member 220, simplifying the tightening or unlocking operation of the cover 130, and making this embodiment easier to use overall.

[0045] Positioning the switch assembly 200 along the centerline of the housing 100 in the first direction allows the locking force to be symmetrically distributed from the center of the mold to both sides, effectively preventing problems such as tilting of the cover 130, poor sealing, or insecure locking caused by eccentric locking. The shortened distance between the locking element 220 and the cover 130 also enables more precise locking, avoiding locking failure or jamming due to offset, and improving the stability and reliability of the locking structure for repeated use.

[0046] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a grip 212 is provided at the end of the swing member 210 away from the hinge. The operator can apply force to the swing member 210 through the grip 212 to easily complete locking or unlocking actions, avoiding direct hand pressure on other parts of the mold, thus improving operational efficiency and ease of use. The grip 212 can be designed to conform to the shape of the palm, improving grip and control during operation, making it particularly suitable for scenarios involving frequent loading and continuous operation, reducing operator fatigue.

[0047] This embodiment also provides a ginseng slicer, including a machine body and a loading mold as described in any embodiment. After the loading mold is filled with ginseng, it is placed in the feed inlet on the machine body for feeding.

[0048] The ginseng slicer of this embodiment includes the loading mold of any of the above embodiments, and thus has all the beneficial effects of the loading mold, which will not be repeated here.

[0049] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A loading mold for a ginseng slicer, characterized in that, The loading mold includes: A housing (100) is provided with a hopper (110). The hopper (110) has a through hole (120) formed in the housing (100) along a first direction. The hopper (110) has an opening in the housing (100) along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. A cover (130) is provided at the opening to seal the opening. A switch assembly (200) includes a swing member (210) and a locking member (220), the swing member (210) being hinged to the housing (100) and the swing member (210) being able to swing in the second direction; The locking member (220) includes a connecting part (221) and a locking part (222). The connecting part (221) is hinged to the swing member (210) and the connecting part (221) can slide relative to the swing member (210). The swing member (210) can swing so that the locking part (222) engages with the edge of the cover (130) and locks the cover (130) onto the housing (100).

2. The loading mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The swing member (210) has a mounting hole in the middle, and a connecting rod (211) is rotatably mounted in the mounting hole. The connecting rod (211) has a connecting hole, and the connecting part (221) can be slidably inserted into the connecting hole, and the connecting part (221) can be fixed relative to the connecting hole.

3. The loading mold according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting part (221) is configured as a screw, which is located at the end of the locking member (220); The screw can be inserted into the connecting hole, and bolts are provided on the screw on both sides of the connecting hole so that the screw is fixed relative to the connecting hole.

4. The loading mold according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking member (220) is U-shaped, and the cover (130) is provided with a locking hook (140). The U-shaped locking member (220) can be sleeved on the locking hook (140), and both ends of the locking member (220) are provided with screws. The connecting rod (211) passes through the connecting hole, and both ends of the connecting rod (211) extend outside the connecting hole. The two ends of the locking member (220) are respectively connected to the two ends of the connecting rod (211).

5. The loading mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover (130) includes a fixing plate (131) and a hinge plate (132), wherein the fixing plate (131) is disposed on one side of the opening of the housing (100); The hinge plate (132) is hinged to the fixed plate (131), and the movable end of the hinge plate (132) can abut against the side of the opening away from the fixed plate (131) to block the opening.

6. The loading mold according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixing plate (131) is mounted on the housing (100) along the second direction and is movable relative to the housing (100) at the opening along the second direction. The hinge plate (132) is hinged to the end of the fixing plate (131) that extends to the outside of the housing (100).

7. The loading mold according to claim 6, characterized in that, An extension plate (150) is provided on the housing (100). The extension plate (150) is located near the opening. The extension plate (150) is slidably mounted on the housing (100) and can slide relative to the housing (100) in the second direction. The end of the hinge plate (132) away from the fixed plate (131) can abut against the extension plate (150).

8. The loading mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch assembly (200) is disposed in the middle of the housing (100) along the first direction, and the switch assembly (200) is disposed on the housing (100) near the opening along the second direction.

9. The loading mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, A gripping part (212) is provided at one end of the swing member (210) away from the hinge.

10. A ginseng slicer, characterized in that, The machine body includes a loading mold as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein after the loading mold is filled with American ginseng, it is placed in the feed inlet on the machine body for feeding.

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