Adjustable slicing device for pumpkin slice processing

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of pumpkin slice processing adjustable slicing device, it is related to food processing technical field, including pumpkin slicing knife, support pair of plates, pin shaft and workbench, and pumpkin slicing knife is rotatably connected between pin shaft and support pair of plates, the bottom of support pair of plates is vertically fixedly connected with the mesa of workbench;The adjustable slicing device of pumpkin slice processing further includes slicing thickness adjusting mechanism and push mechanism;Slicing thickness adjusting mechanism is connected with the side of pumpkin slicing knife, and when pumpkin slicing knife rotates, it drives slicing thickness adjusting mechanism to rotate synchronously, the thickness of pumpkin slice is adjusted by slicing thickness adjusting mechanism, and the push mechanism is arranged on the side of the long side of workbench.The device fixes pumpkin position by limiting plate, dovetail groove guides push plate uniform speed feeding, ensures that each pumpkin is evenly stressed, cutting position is accurate, batch processing can keep stable slicing quality, while saving the time of artificial repeated calibration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of food processing technology, specifically to an adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices. Background Technology

[0002] In the food processing industry, pumpkin is a widely used ingredient, often used to make various foods such as pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin porridge, canned pumpkin, and pumpkin chips. Different food processing techniques have different requirements for the thickness of pumpkin slices. For example, to make pumpkin chips, the pumpkin needs to be cut into thin slices so that it can be heated evenly during drying or frying to form a crispy texture; while when making pumpkin porridge, the pumpkin slices need to be thicker so that they can maintain their shape during cooking and fully release the sweet flavor of the pumpkin.

[0003] Currently, pumpkin slicing mainly relies on manual operation and traditional fixed-thickness slicing equipment. Manual slicing involves operators holding a knife, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in extremely low efficiency, but also difficult to guarantee consistent slice thickness due to individual limitations in strength, skill, and experience. While traditional fixed-thickness slicing equipment can address some of the inefficiencies and inconsistent thickness issues of manual slicing, these devices are designed for single-size slicing needs. Their internal cutting structure and parameters are relatively fixed, making it difficult to change the slice thickness once set. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application aims to address the problem that existing pumpkin slicing methods primarily rely on manual operation and traditional fixed-thickness slicing equipment. Manual slicing requires operators to hold a knife, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also extremely inefficient. Therefore, this application provides an adjustable pumpkin slicing device.

[0005] The technical solution of this application is: An adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices comprises a pumpkin slicing knife, a support plate, a pin shaft, and a worktable. The pumpkin slicing knife is rotatably connected to the support plate via a pin, and the bottom of the support plate is vertically and fixedly connected to the workbench surface; the adjustable pumpkin slicing device also includes a slicing thickness adjustment mechanism and a pushing mechanism. The slice thickness adjustment mechanism is connected to the side of the pumpkin slicer. When the pumpkin slicer rotates, it drives the slice thickness adjustment mechanism to rotate synchronously. The thickness of the pumpkin slices is adjusted by the slice thickness adjustment mechanism. The pushing mechanism is set on the side of the long side of the workbench. The slicing thickness adjustment mechanism includes a threaded rod, a positioning angle steel, a locking nut, and a vertical plate. The tail end of the threaded rod is perpendicularly connected to the side of the pumpkin slicing knife. The threaded rod passes through the vertical plate, which is fixedly connected to the positioning angle steel. Locking nuts are screwed into the threaded rod to fix the vertical plate in place.

[0006] Furthermore, an adjustment area for adjusting the thickness of pumpkin slices is provided between the longitudinal plate surface of the positioning angle steel and the side surface of the pumpkin slicing knife.

[0007] Furthermore, the pushing mechanism includes a push plate, a tenon block, and a rear support; The bottom of the push plate is integrally fixedly connected to the tenon block, and the back of the push plate is fixedly connected to the rear support.

[0008] Furthermore, dovetail grooves are symmetrically provided on the worktable, and the tenon at the bottom of the push plate is inserted into the dovetail groove, so that the push plate slides horizontally along the direction of the dovetail groove.

[0009] Furthermore, a baffle is provided at the end of the dovetail groove, and the baffle is fixed to the side of the workbench by bolts.

[0010] Furthermore, a limiting plate is vertically connected to the worktable, and a pumpkin slicing knife is positioned between the two limiting plates.

[0011] Furthermore, a pressure bar is connected to the tail of the pumpkin slicing knife, and a handle is connected to the pressure bar.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following advantages: This invention allows for adjustable and controllable slicing thickness, satisfying both the requirements for thin slices of pumpkin chips and thick slices for pumpkin porridge. It allows for switching processing scenarios without changing equipment. At the same time, it ensures high slicing consistency and reduces reliance on manual labor. Compared to manual slicing, which is affected by physical strength and skill, the device uses a limiting plate to fix the position of the pumpkin and a dovetail groove to guide the push plate to feed at a uniform speed, ensuring that each slice of pumpkin is subjected to uniform force and the cutting position is accurate. It can maintain stable slicing quality during batch processing and saves the time of repeated manual calibration.

[0013] This utility model has a stable and durable structure, and is safe and convenient to operate. The core components are made of stainless steel (slicing blade, support plate) and hard plastic (push plate). The baffle at the end of the dovetail groove can prevent the push plate from sliding excessively, and the limiting plate can prevent the pumpkin from shifting when cutting, reducing the safety risks during operation. Even beginners can quickly get started.

[0014] This invention requires no complicated tools for assembly and can be completed by a family workshop or small factory. Routine maintenance only requires cleaning the residue in the dovetail groove. There are no high-cost or easily damaged parts, and the size of the device can be adjusted according to needs (small size is suitable for families, medium size is suitable for small-batch production), making it widely applicable. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Top view; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a pumpkin slicing knife during rotation; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the pumpkin slicing knife and the slice thickness adjustment mechanism; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the pushing mechanism and the workbench; Figure 6 This is a side view of the connection between the pushing mechanism and the workbench; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the baffle structure.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Pumpkin slicing knife, 2. Support plate, 3. Pin, 4. Worktable, 5. Slicing thickness adjustment mechanism, 6. Pushing mechanism, 7. Dovetail groove, 8. Baffle, 9. Limiting plate, 10. Pressure rod, 11. Handle cover, 51. Threaded rod, 52. Positioning angle steel, 53. Locking nut, 54. Vertical plate, 61. Push plate, 62. Tenon block, 63. Rear support. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0018] Specific implementation method one: Combining Figure 1 — Figure 7 This embodiment describes an adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices, comprising a pumpkin slicing knife 1, a support plate 2, a pin 3, and a worktable 4. The pumpkin slicing knife is rotatably connected to the support plate via the pin, and the bottom of the support plate is vertically and fixedly connected to the surface of the worktable. The adjustable slicing device further includes a slicing thickness adjustment mechanism 5 and a pushing mechanism 6. The slice thickness adjustment mechanism is connected to the side of the pumpkin slicer. When the pumpkin slicer rotates, it drives the slice thickness adjustment mechanism to rotate synchronously. The thickness of the pumpkin slices is adjusted by the slice thickness adjustment mechanism. The pushing mechanism is set on the side of the long side of the workbench. The slicing thickness adjustment mechanism includes a threaded rod 51, a positioning angle steel 52, a locking nut 53, and a vertical plate 54. The tail end of the threaded rod is perpendicularly connected to the side of the pumpkin slicing knife. The threaded rod passes through the vertical plate, and the vertical plate is fixedly connected to the positioning angle steel. Locking nuts are screwed into the threaded rod to fix the vertical plate.

[0019] The workbench 4 is fixed to the support plate 2. A stainless steel workbench with a thickness of ≥1.5cm is selected (the model can be adapted to the processing volume; small ones are selected as 60cm×40cm, and medium ones are selected as 80cm×50cm). The bottom of the two support plates (height 15-20cm, width 8-10cm) is vertically fixed to the two sides of the workbench surface with M8 expansion bolts. The spacing is matched with the length of the pumpkin slicer (if the blade length is 20cm, the spacing is set to 22cm, leaving 2cm installation allowance). The bolts are screwed in to a depth of ≥3cm to ensure that the support plates do not wobble.

[0020] The pumpkin slicer is connected to the pin. Drill a 12mm diameter hole at the center of the top of the support plate. Pass the pin (11.8mm diameter, 25cm length, chrome-plated for rust prevention) through the hole. Then fit the mounting hole of the pumpkin slicer (18-20cm blade length, 3mm blade thickness) into the pin, ensuring that the blade faces the inside of the worktable and that the blade can rotate flexibly around the pin.

[0021] Specific Implementation Method Two: Combining Figure 1 — Figure 7 This embodiment describes an adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices, wherein an adjustment area for adjusting the thickness of the pumpkin slices is provided between the longitudinal plate of the positioning angle steel and the side of the pumpkin slicing knife.

[0022] The threaded rod is fixed to the slicing knife. The threaded rod (10mm in diameter, 30cm in length, with an external thread accuracy of M10×1.5) is welded to the side of the pumpkin slicing knife (5cm away from the blade, avoiding the stress area of ​​the blade). The welding point must be fully welded to avoid deviation when adjusting the thickness.

[0023] Fix the upright plate (5mm thick, 15cm×10cm) and the positioning angle steel (model L50×5, 20cm long) with M6 countersunk screws with a screw spacing of 8cm and a total of 2 fixing points to ensure that the upright plate and the longitudinal surface of the positioning angle steel are perpendicular. Drill a 10.2mm diameter hole in the center of the upright plate to allow the threaded rod to pass through smoothly, and the distance between the hole and the edge of the upright plate is ≥3cm to prevent the upright plate from deforming under stress.

[0024] Two locking nuts (M10, made of 45 steel) are fitted onto the threaded rod, located on both sides of the upright plate. Initially, the distance between the two nuts is 10cm. During subsequent adjustments, the position of the upright plate is changed by turning the nuts, thereby controlling the slice thickness.

[0025] Specific implementation method three: Combining Figure 1 — Figure 7 This embodiment describes an adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices, wherein the pushing mechanism includes a push plate 61, a tenon block 62, and a rear support 63. The bottom of the push plate is integrally fixedly connected to the tenon block, and the back of the push plate is fixedly connected to the rear support.

[0026] The push plate is connected to the tenon and the rear support. The push plate is made of 1cm thick hard plastic board (30cm×20cm, smooth and non-stick surface). The tenon (dovetail type, 5cm high and 8cm wide, matching the dovetail groove of the worktable) is ultrasonically welded to the center of the bottom of the push plate. There are no gaps in the welded surface. The rear support is made of 12mm diameter round steel, bent into an L shape, 30cm high, and fixed to the center of the back of the push plate with M5 screws. The screws penetrate the push plate and connect to the tenon to ensure that the push plate does not shift when the rear support is under force.

[0027] Two dovetail grooves (5cm deep, 8cm wide, and the same length as the long side of the workbench) are symmetrically opened on the workbench and the baffle is installed. The baffle is fixed with an M6 bolt at the end of the dovetail groove near the slicing blade.

[0028] Specific implementation method four: Combination Figure 1 — Figure 7 This embodiment describes an adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices. The worktable is symmetrically provided with dovetail grooves 7. The tenon block at the bottom of the push plate is inserted into the dovetail groove, so that the push plate slides horizontally along the direction of the dovetail groove.

[0029] The limiting plate is fixed above the workbench surface, 5cm away from the support plate. Two limiting plates (10cm high, 5cm wide, stainless steel) are vertically fixed. The inner side of the limiting plate is 1cm away from the side of the pumpkin slicer. They are fixed to the workbench with M4 screws to ensure that the pumpkin is restricted between the two limiting plates when cutting, and to prevent lateral displacement.

[0030] Weld a pressure bar (15mm in diameter, 40cm in length, with a non-slip rubber coating) to the end of the pumpkin slicing knife (15cm from the mounting hole on the blade); fit a PVC handle onto the end of the pressure bar and secure it with glue to ensure no slippage when gripping and more even force application during operation.

[0031] Specific Implementation Method Five: Combining Figure 1 — Figure 7 This embodiment describes an adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices. The end of the dovetail groove is provided with a baffle 8, which is fixed to the side of the worktable by bolts.

[0032] Specific Implementation Method Six: Combination Figure 1 — Figure 7 This embodiment describes an adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices. A limiting plate 9 is vertically connected to the worktable, and a pumpkin slicing knife is disposed between the two limiting plates.

[0033] Secure the bottom of the support plate vertically to the workbench surface. Connect the pumpkin slicer to the support plate using a pin, ensuring the slicer can rotate freely. Connect the end of the threaded rod vertically to the side of the pumpkin slicer, allowing the threaded rod to pass through the upright plate. Secure the upright plate to the positioning angle steel, and finally screw a lock nut onto the threaded rod. Secure the bottom of the push plate to the tenon block, and fix the back of the push plate to the rear support. Insert the tenon block at the bottom of the push plate into the dovetail groove of the workbench, and secure the baffle at the end of the dovetail groove with bolts. Vertically connect the limiting plates to the workbench, positioning the pumpkin slicer between the two limiting plates. Connect the pressure rod to the tail of the pumpkin slicer and install a handle sleeve on the pressure rod.

[0034] Specific implementation method seven: Combination Figure 1 — Figure 7 This embodiment describes an adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices. The tail of the pumpkin slicing knife is connected to a pressure rod 10, and a handle 11 is connected to the pressure rod.

[0035] Slice thickness adjustment: Loosen the locking nut on the threaded rod, move the position of the upright plate on the threaded rod, and the width of the adjustment area between the positioning angle steel and the side of the pumpkin slicer will change accordingly; after adjusting to the target thickness, tighten the locking nut to fix the upright plate. When the pumpkin slicer rotates and cuts, the width of this adjustment area is the slice thickness.

[0036] Material feeding and cutting: Place the pumpkin on the worktable and push the push plate that cooperates with the dovetail groove. The push plate moves the pumpkin toward the pumpkin slicing knife. Hold the handle on the pressure rod and press down. The pumpkin slicing knife rotates around the pin and cooperates with the worktable to complete the pumpkin slicing. The limit plate can prevent the pumpkin from shifting during cutting.

[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application in any way. Although this application has disclosed the preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit this application. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application. Any simple modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made to the above embodiments without departing from the technical solution of this application, based on the technical essence of this application and within the spirit and principles of this application, shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of this application.

Claims

1. An adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices, comprising a pumpkin slicing knife, a support plate, a pin, and a worktable, wherein the pumpkin slicing knife is rotatably connected to the support plate via the pin, and the bottom of the support plate is vertically and fixedly connected to the surface of the worktable; characterized in that, The adjustable pumpkin slice processing device also includes a slice thickness adjustment mechanism and a pushing mechanism; The slice thickness adjustment mechanism is connected to the side of the pumpkin slicer. When the pumpkin slicer rotates, it drives the slice thickness adjustment mechanism to rotate synchronously. The thickness of the pumpkin slices is adjusted by the slice thickness adjustment mechanism. The pushing mechanism is set on the side of the long side of the workbench. The slicing thickness adjustment mechanism includes a threaded rod, a positioning angle steel, a locking nut, and a vertical plate. The tail end of the threaded rod is perpendicularly connected to the side of the pumpkin slicing knife. The threaded rod passes through the vertical plate, which is fixedly connected to the positioning angle steel. Locking nuts are screwed into the threaded rod to fix the vertical plate in place.

2. The adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices according to claim 1, characterized in that, An adjustment area for adjusting the thickness of pumpkin slices is left between the longitudinal plate of the positioning angle steel and the side of the pumpkin slicing knife.

3. The adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism includes a push plate, a tenon block, and a rear support; The bottom of the push plate is integrally fixedly connected to the tenon block, and the back of the push plate is fixedly connected to the rear support.

4. The adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices according to claim 3, characterized in that, The workbench is symmetrically provided with dovetail grooves, and the tenon at the bottom of the push plate is inserted into the dovetail groove, so that the push plate slides horizontally along the direction of the dovetail groove.

5. The adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices according to claim 4, characterized in that, A baffle is provided at the end of the dovetail groove, and the baffle is fixed to the side of the workbench by bolts.

6. The adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices according to claim 5, characterized in that, A limiting plate is vertically connected to the workbench, and a pumpkin slicing knife is positioned between the two limiting plates.

7. The adjustable slicing device for processing pumpkin slices according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pumpkin slicer has a pressure bar attached to the end, and a handle is attached to the pressure bar.

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