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Abstract

The application relates to an apple segmenting machine and relates to the field of fruit segmenting equipment. The apple segmenting machine comprises a lifting seat, a hanging bracket is fixedly installed at the center of the lower end surface of the lifting seat, a segmenting seat disc is fixedly installed at the lower end surface of the hanging bracket, a polygonal frame is installed at the lower end surface of the segmenting seat disc, the polygonal frame is fixedly connected with the segmenting seat disc, a plurality of clamping assemblies are uniformly installed on the outer side surface of the polygonal frame in the circumferential direction, the clamping assemblies are slidingly connected with the polygonal frame, and a linkage for driving all the clamping assemblies to move synchronously towards the center of the polygonal frame is further installed on the upper end of the polygonal frame. The apple segmenting machine adopts an electric cylinder to drive the linkage and a segmenting cutter set, realizes automatic clamping and segmenting operation of apples, greatly improves segmenting efficiency, and is suitable for large-scale industrial production. All the clamping assemblies are driven to move synchronously through the linkage, so that the apples can be stably clamped and fixed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of fruit segmentation equipment, and in particular to an apple segmentation machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the apple processing industry, apple segmentation is a crucial pre-processing step in many subsequent steps (such as making canned apples, dried apples, and concentrated apple juice). Currently, apple segmentation on existing production lines typically relies on manual labor, which is inefficient and costly. With the development of the food processing industry, automated equipment has gradually replaced traditional manual operations, improving production efficiency and product quality. However, existing automated segmentation equipment suffers from uneven segmentation and damage to the fruit flesh when processing apples of different sizes and shapes, making it difficult to meet the demands of high-quality production.

[0003] To improve apple segmentation efficiency, apple segmentation equipment has emerged. These devices typically use manual clamping of the apple followed by the use of a fixed blade to segment it. While this improves efficiency to some extent compared to manual operation, manual clamping makes it difficult to ensure the apple is always in a stable and accurate position, causing it to wobble during segmentation. This not only results in inconsistent segmentation quality but also increases the risk of injury to the operator. Furthermore, the blades in these devices are usually fixed and cannot be adjusted according to apple size, making it difficult to achieve uniform segmentation for apples of different sizes, thus limiting their applicability. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to achieve stable clamping and efficient cutting of different apples, this application provides an apple segmentation machine.

[0005] The apple segmentation machine provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: An apple segmenting machine includes a lifting base. A hanger is fixedly installed at the center of the lower end face of the lifting base. A segmenting plate is fixedly installed on the lower end face of the hanger. A polygonal frame is installed on the lower end face of the segmenting plate. The polygonal frame is fixedly connected to the segmenting plate. A plurality of clamping components are evenly installed on the outer side of the polygonal frame along the circumferential direction. The clamping components are slidably connected to the polygonal frame. A linkage component is also installed at the upper end of the polygonal frame to drive all clamping components to move synchronously towards the center of the polygonal frame. The linkage component is slidably connected to the polygonal frame. An electric cylinder one for driving the linkage component to rise and fall is installed on the lower end face of the lifting base. A segmenting cutter assembly is also slidably installed on the segmenting plate. An electric cylinder two for driving the segmenting cutter assembly to rise and fall is also installed on the lower end face of the lifting base.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the automatic segmentation of apples is achieved through the coordinated arrangement of a lifting seat, a hanging frame, a segmenting plate, a polygonal frame, a clamping assembly, a linkage, and a segmenting cutter assembly. In operation, the lifting seat is positioned above the apple conveyor belt. Once the apple moves directly beneath the lifting seat, the lifting seat is lowered via an external electric or pneumatic cylinder. This lowering mechanism causes the segmenting plate and polygonal frame to move synchronously downwards, stably fitting the polygonal frame onto the apple to be segmented. Then, an electric cylinder drives the linkage to rise and fall, simultaneously moving the clamping assembly towards the center of the polygonal frame, thus clamping and securing the apple. After the apple is clamped and secured, an electric cylinder drives the segmenting cutter assembly to rise and fall, completing the apple segmentation operation. This structural design makes the apple segmenting machine more automated, improves segmentation efficiency, and ensures the stability and accuracy of the segmentation process.

[0007] Optionally, the upper end face of the segmented seat is provided with a slitting groove for the segmented cutter assembly to pass through, and the segmented seat is also provided with a number of longitudinal grooves along the circumferential direction for the sliding installation of the linkage components.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the slitting groove on the splitting plate provides a passage for the splitting cutter assembly, ensuring that the splitting cutter assembly can descend smoothly to perform the splitting operation. The longitudinal groove provides guidance for the sliding of the linkage, ensuring that the linkage can rise and fall stably, thereby making the movement of the clamping assembly more accurate and synchronized.

[0009] Optionally, the polygonal frame includes an outer frame shell and a guide sleeve for sliding installation of the clamping assembly. The guide sleeve is evenly installed on the inner side of the outer frame shell and is fixedly connected to the outer frame shell.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the polygonal frame adopts the structure of an outer frame shell and a guide tube sleeve. The guide tube sleeve provides precise guidance for the sliding of the clamping component, enabling the clamping component to move along a fixed trajectory, ensuring the stability and accuracy of clamping. At the same time, the outer frame shell plays a protective and support role.

[0011] Optionally, the clamping assembly includes a slide bar seat and an arc-shaped clamping plate, wherein the slide bar seat is slidably installed in the guide tube sleeve, and the arc-shaped clamping plate is fixedly installed inside the slide bar seat.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the clamping component adopts the structure of a sliding rod seat and an arc-shaped clamping plate. The sliding rod seat slides in the guide tube sleeve, driving the arc-shaped clamping plate to move. The arc-shaped clamping plate can better fit the shape of the apple, realize the effective clamping of the apple, and prevent the apple from shaking or shifting during the segmentation process.

[0013] Optionally, the slide block includes a main rod and an inclined block. The main rod is slidably installed in the guide sleeve, and the inclined block is fixedly installed on the outer end of the main rod. A support spring is also sleeved on the main rod, and the two ends of the support spring are respectively connected to the inclined block and the outer frame shell.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the main rod of the slide block slides within the guide sleeve, ensuring smooth sliding. The inclined block cooperates with the pressing inclined block of the linkage component. When the linkage component descends, the pressing inclined block presses against the inclined block, causing the slide block to move inward and achieve the clamping action. The support spring allows the slide block to automatically reset when the linkage component rises, facilitating the next operation.

[0015] Optionally, the linkage includes a large-diameter ring, a longitudinal slide rod, and a pressing inclined block that cooperates with the inclined block. The longitudinal slide rod is evenly installed on the lower end face of the large-diameter ring and is fixedly connected to the large-diameter ring. The longitudinal slide rod is slidably installed in the longitudinal groove, and the pressing inclined block is fixedly installed at the lower end of the longitudinal slide rod.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the structural design of the large-diameter ring, longitudinal slide bar, and clamping inclined block of the linkage ensures the stability of the linkage's lifting and lowering by allowing the longitudinal slide bar to slide within the longitudinal groove. The cooperation between the clamping inclined block and the inclined surface block converts the lifting motion of the linkage into the radial movement of the clamping components, achieving synchronous action of all clamping components and improving clamping efficiency and accuracy.

[0017] Optionally, the segmented cutting blade assembly includes a dividing blade portion and a cutting edge portion, wherein the cutting edge portion is evenly mounted on the lower end face of the dividing blade portion, and the cutting edge portion and the dividing blade portion are integrally formed.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the dividing blade and the cutting edge of the segmenting cutter assembly are integrally formed, ensuring the strength and stability of the cutter. The cutting edge is evenly distributed on the lower end face of the dividing blade, which can evenly segment the apple, improving the quality of segmentation.

[0019] Optionally, a small-diameter ring is installed on the upper end face of the equalizing blade portion, and the small-diameter ring is fixedly connected to the equalizing blade portion.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the small-diameter ring installed on the upper end face of the evenly distributed blade section facilitates connection with the output end of the electric cylinder two, enabling the electric cylinder two to accurately drive the split-cutting blade assembly to rise and fall, thus ensuring the accuracy of the split-cutting blade assembly's movement.

[0021] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: The apple segmenting machine of this application adopts an electric cylinder-driven linkage and segmenting cutter assembly, realizing automatic clamping and segmenting of apples, greatly improving segmenting efficiency, and is suitable for large-scale industrial production. By driving all clamping components to move synchronously through the linkage, the apple can be stably clamped and fixed. The evenly distributed blades of the segmenting cutter assembly can evenly segment the apple, ensuring the quality and uniformity of segmentation. The arc-shaped clamping plate of the clamping assembly can adapt to apples of different sizes. By adjusting the descent height of the linkage, effective clamping of apples of different sizes can be achieved, improving the applicability of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in the embodiments of this application.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the combination of the segmented base plate, polygonal frame, clamping assembly, linkage component and segmented cutting blade assembly in the embodiments of this application.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the segmented cutting blade assembly in the embodiments of this application.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the combination of the segmented seat, polygonal frame, clamping assembly and linkage in the embodiments of this application.

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The front view of the device shown.

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 The device shown is viewed from below.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Lifting seat; 10. Hanger; 11. Electric cylinder one; 12. Electric cylinder two; 2. Split seat plate; 21. Splitting groove; 3. Polygonal frame; 31. Outer frame shell; 32. Guide tube sleeve; 4. Clamping assembly; 41. Slide rod seat; 411. Main rod part; 412. Inclined block; 413. Support spring; 42. Arc-shaped clamping plate; 5. Linkage component; 51. Large diameter ring; 52. Longitudinal slide rod; 53. Pressing inclined block; 6. Split cutting blade assembly; 61. Evenly distributed blade part; 611. Small diameter ring; 62. Blade part. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] This application discloses an apple segmentation machine. (Refer to...) Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, an apple segmenting machine includes a lifting base 1. A hanger 10 is fixedly installed at the center of the lower end face of the lifting base 1. A segmenting plate 2 is fixedly installed on the lower end face of the hanger 10. A polygonal frame 3 is installed on the lower end face of the segmenting plate 2. The polygonal frame 3 is fixedly connected to the segmenting plate 2. Several clamping components 4 are evenly installed on the outer side of the polygonal frame 3 along the circumferential direction. The clamping components 4 are slidably connected to the polygonal frame 3. A linkage 5 is also installed on the upper end of the polygonal frame 3 to drive all clamping components 4 to move synchronously towards the center of the polygonal frame 3. The linkage 5 is slidably connected to the polygonal frame 3. An electric cylinder 11 that drives the linkage 5 to move up and down is installed on the lower end face of the lifting base 1. A segmenting cutter group 6 is also slidably installed on the segmenting plate 2. An electric cylinder 2 12 that drives the segmenting cutter group 6 to move up and down is also installed on the lower end face of the lifting base 1. The automatic apple segmentation machine achieves its purpose by using a lifting seat 1, a hanging frame 10, a segmenting plate 2, a polygonal frame 3, a clamping assembly 4, a linkage 5, and a segmenting cutter assembly 6. In operation, the lifting seat 1 is positioned above the apple conveyor belt. When the apple moves directly below the lifting seat 1, the lifting seat 1 is lowered by an external electric or pneumatic cylinder. This lowers the segmenting plate 2 and the polygonal frame 3, allowing the polygonal frame 3 to be stably fitted onto the apple to be segmented. Then, electric cylinder 11 drives the linkage 5 to rise and fall, which in turn moves the clamping assembly 4 synchronously towards the center of the polygonal frame 3, thus clamping and fixing the apple. After the apple is clamped and fixed, electric cylinder 12 drives the segmenting cutter assembly 6 to rise and fall, completing the apple segmentation operation. This structural design makes the apple segmentation machine more automated, improves segmentation efficiency, and ensures the stability and accuracy of segmentation.

[0031] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the upper surface of the splitting base plate 2 has a splitting groove 21 for the splitting cutter assembly 6 to pass through, and the splitting base plate 2 also has several longitudinal grooves along the circumference for the sliding installation of the linkage component 5. The splitting groove 21 on the splitting base plate 2 provides a passage for the splitting cutter assembly 6 to pass through, ensuring that the splitting cutter assembly 6 can descend smoothly to perform the splitting operation. The longitudinal grooves provide guidance for the sliding of the linkage component 5, ensuring that the linkage component 5 can rise and fall stably, thereby making the movement of the clamping assembly 4 more accurate and synchronized.

[0032] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the polygonal frame 3 includes an outer frame shell 31 and a guide sleeve 32 for sliding installation of the clamping assembly 4. The guide sleeve 32 is evenly installed on the inner side of the outer frame shell 31 and is fixedly connected to the outer frame shell 31. The polygonal frame 3 adopts the structure of the outer frame shell 31 and the guide sleeve 32. The guide sleeve 32 provides precise guidance for the sliding of the clamping assembly 4, enabling the clamping assembly 4 to move along a fixed trajectory, ensuring the stability and accuracy of clamping. At the same time, the outer frame shell 31 plays a protective and support role.

[0033] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the clamping assembly 4 includes a slide bar seat 41 and an arc-shaped clamping plate 42. The slide bar seat 41 is slidably installed in the guide tube sleeve 32, and the arc-shaped clamping plate 42 is fixedly installed inside the slide bar seat 41. The clamping assembly 4 adopts the structure of the slide bar seat 41 and the arc-shaped clamping plate 42. The slide bar seat 41 slides in the guide tube sleeve 32, driving the arc-shaped clamping plate 42 to move. The arc-shaped clamping plate 42 can better conform to the shape of the apple, realize the effective clamping of the apple, and prevent the apple from shaking or shifting during the segmentation process. The slide bar seat 41 includes a main rod part 411 and an inclined block 412. The main rod part 411 is slidably installed in the guide tube sleeve 32, and the inclined block 412 is fixedly installed on the outer end of the main rod part 411. A support spring 413 is also sleeved on the main rod part 411. The two ends of the support spring 413 are respectively connected to the inclined block 412 and the outer frame shell 31. The main rod 411 of the slide rod seat 41 slides within the guide sleeve 32, ensuring smooth sliding. The inclined block 412 cooperates with the pressing inclined block 53 of the linkage 5. When the linkage 5 descends, the pressing inclined block 53 presses against the inclined block 412, causing the slide rod seat 41 to move inward and achieve the clamping action. The support spring 413 allows the slide rod seat 41 to automatically reset when the linkage 5 rises, facilitating the next operation.

[0034] Reference Figure 5 As shown, the linkage 5 includes a large-diameter ring 51, a longitudinal slide rod 52, and a pressing inclined block 53 that cooperates with the inclined block 412. The longitudinal slide rod 52 is evenly installed on the lower end face of the large-diameter ring 51 and is fixedly connected to the large-diameter ring 51. The longitudinal slide rod 52 is slidably installed in the longitudinal groove, and the pressing inclined block 53 is fixedly installed on the lower end of the longitudinal slide rod 52. The structural design of the large-diameter ring 51, longitudinal slide rod 52, and pressing inclined block 53 of the linkage 5, with the longitudinal slide rod 52 sliding in the longitudinal groove, ensures the stability of the lifting and lowering of the linkage 5. The cooperation between the pressing inclined block 53 and the inclined block 412 can convert the lifting and lowering motion of the linkage 5 into the radial movement of the clamping assembly 4, realizing the synchronous action of all clamping assemblies 4, and improving the efficiency and accuracy of clamping.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the segmented cutting knife assembly 6 includes a dividing blade section 61 and a cutting edge section 62. The cutting edge section 62 is evenly installed on the lower end face of the dividing blade section 61, and the cutting edge section 62 and the dividing blade section 61 are integrally formed. The integral formation of the dividing blade section 61 and the cutting edge section 62 in the segmented cutting knife assembly 6 ensures the strength and stability of the cutter. The cutting edge section 62 is evenly distributed on the lower end face of the dividing blade section 61, which can evenly segment the apple, improving the segmentation quality. A small diameter ring 611 is installed on the upper end face of the dividing blade section 61, and the small diameter ring 611 is fixedly connected to the dividing blade section 61. The small diameter ring 611 installed on the upper end face of the dividing blade section 61 facilitates connection to the output end of the electric cylinder 12, enabling the electric cylinder 12 to accurately drive the segmented cutting knife assembly 6 to rise and fall, ensuring the accuracy of the segmented cutting knife assembly 6's operation.

[0036] The implementation principle of an apple segmenting machine according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: In actual use, after the apple moves to the center position of the polygonal frame 3, the electric cylinder 11 is activated. The electric cylinder 11 drives the linkage 5 to descend. The pressing inclined block 53 of the linkage 5 presses the inclined block 412 of the slide bar seat 41, causing the slide bar seat 41 to move inward, driving the arc-shaped clamping plate 42 to clamp and fix the apple. Then, the electric cylinder 212 is activated. The electric cylinder 212 drives the segmenting cutter assembly 6 to descend. The blade part 62 passes through the segmentation groove 21 to evenly segment the apple. After segmentation is completed, the electric cylinder 11 and the electric cylinder 212 respectively drive the linkage 5 and the segmenting cutter assembly 6 to rise and reset, remove the segmented apple, and perform the next operation.

[0037] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An apple segmentation machine, comprising a lifting base (1), characterized in that: A hanger (10) is fixedly installed at the center of the lower end face of the lifting seat (1). A split seat plate (2) is fixedly installed on the lower end face of the hanger (10). A polygonal frame (3) is installed on the lower end face of the split seat plate (2). The polygonal frame (3) is fixedly connected to the split seat plate (2). Several clamping components (4) are evenly installed on the outer side of the polygonal frame (3) along the circumferential direction. The clamping components (4) are slidably connected to the polygonal frame (3). A linkage component (5) is also installed on the upper end of the polygonal frame (3) to drive all clamping components (4) to move synchronously towards the center of the polygonal frame (3). The linkage component (5) is slidably connected to the polygonal frame (3). An electric cylinder (11) is installed on the lower end face of the lifting seat (1) to drive the linkage component (5) to lift. A split cutter group (6) is also slidably installed on the split seat plate (2). An electric cylinder (12) is also installed on the lower end face of the lifting seat (1) to drive the split cutter group (6) to lift.

2. An apple segmentation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end face of the splitting seat plate (2) is provided with a splitting groove (21) through which the splitting cutter group (6) passes, and the splitting seat plate (2) is also provided with a number of longitudinal grooves along the circumferential direction for the sliding installation of the linkage (5).

3. An apple segmentation machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The polygonal frame (3) includes an outer frame shell (31) and a guide sleeve (32) for sliding installation of the clamping assembly (4). The guide sleeve (32) is evenly installed on the inner side of the outer frame shell (31) and is fixedly connected to the outer frame shell (31).

4. An apple segmentation machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (4) includes a slide bar seat (41) and an arc-shaped clamping plate (42). The slide bar seat (41) is slidably installed in the guide sleeve (32), and the arc-shaped clamping plate (42) is fixedly installed inside the slide bar seat (41).

5. An apple segmentation machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The slide block (41) includes a main rod (411) and an inclined block (412). The main rod (411) is slidably installed in the guide sleeve (32). The inclined block (412) is fixedly installed on the outer end of the main rod (411). A support spring (413) is also sleeved on the main rod (411). The two ends of the support spring (413) are respectively connected to the inclined block (412) and the outer frame (31).

6. An apple segmentation machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The linkage (5) includes a large diameter ring (51), a longitudinal slide rod (52), and a pressing inclined block (53) that cooperates with the inclined block (412). The longitudinal slide rod (52) is evenly installed on the lower end face of the large diameter ring (51), and the longitudinal slide rod (52) is fixedly connected to the large diameter ring (51). The longitudinal slide rod (52) is slidably installed in the longitudinal groove, and the pressing inclined block (53) is fixedly installed on the lower end of the longitudinal slide rod (52).

7. An apple segmentation machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The segmented cutting blade assembly (6) includes a uniformly divided blade portion (61) and a blade portion (62). The blade portion (62) is evenly installed on the lower end face of the uniformly divided blade portion (61), and the blade portion (62) and the uniformly divided blade portion (61) are integrally formed.

8. An apple segmentation machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: A small diameter ring (611) is installed on the upper end face of the equally divided blade part (61), and the small diameter ring (611) is fixedly connected to the equally divided blade part (61).

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