A chili pepper stem and cap removal machine

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of agricultural product processing equipment, and discloses an integrated machine for stem removal and cap removal of chili peppers. It includes a base and a support frame, with the support frame positioned above the base. A selection device and a cap removal device are respectively installed on the support frame. A feeding device is located at the front end of the support frame, and a discharge device is located at the rear end. A waste transport device is located below the support frame. Wheel rims are installed on top of the support frame, and multiple wheel rims are connected by connecting rods. A first gear disc and a second gear disc are installed inside the front wheel rim. The first gear disc is driven by a first drive device, and the second gear disc is driven by a second drive device. A housing is installed outside the wheel rim and fixed to the support frame. Simultaneously, the first drive device drives the selection device, and the second drive device drives the cap removal device, completing the stem removal and cap removal of chili peppers in one machine, saving production costs for relevant enterprises and improving chili pepper processing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural product processing equipment, and in particular to an integrated machine for removing stems and caps from chili peppers. Background Technology

[0002] In the deep processing of chili peppers, whether making chili sauce or chili powder, strict pretreatment of the raw materials is necessary. The most crucial step is to thoroughly remove the stems and the flower caps from the chili peppers. This is because the stems and caps not only affect the taste and appearance of the final product but may also contain impurities and bitter substances. In practice, workers manually or with the aid of machinery completely remove the stems from the base of each chili pepper, while also carefully cleaning away any remaining flower caps from the top. This meticulous impurity removal process, while increasing processing costs, is essential for ensuring the purity and quality of the chili products and is an indispensable part of the deep processing of chili peppers.

[0003] Existing devices can only perform one operation: removing the stem or the cap from chili peppers. For example, the chili pepper capping machine disclosed in application number 2020204310258 includes a material cylinder with a first power device connected to one end. The material cylinder has a hollow structure and multiple capping holes are opened on its wall. Two or more capping rollers are arranged on the outside of the material cylinder, and there is relative movement between two adjacent capping rollers. This solution can realize automatic chili pepper capping, and has high working efficiency and good capping effect. Another example is the curved stem chili pepper stem removal machine disclosed in application number 202411773139X, which can identify and select curved stem dried chili peppers and chili peppers with a curved shape, and cut the chili pepper stems.

[0004] In the chili processing stage, enterprises need to equip themselves with two machines, one for stem removal and the other for cap removal, resulting in high production costs and cumbersome procedures. Furthermore, chili varieties vary greatly in size, and under current technology, one machine can only process one type of chili, leading to poor equipment versatility and difficulty in meeting diverse production needs. In addition, frequent equipment changes not only increase the number of steps for workers and their labor intensity but may also lead to a decrease in production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, and thus proposes an integrated machine for removing stems and caps from chili peppers. This invention simultaneously sets up a first driving device to drive a filter device, and a second driving device to drive a cap-removing device, completing the stem removal and cap removal of chili peppers in one device, saving production costs for relevant enterprises and improving chili pepper processing efficiency.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: A chili pepper stem removal and cap removal integrated machine includes a base and a support frame. The support frame is positioned above the base, and a sorting device and a cap removal device are respectively installed on the support frame. The sorting device is used to screen chili pepper stems, and the cap removal device is used to remove chili pepper stems and caps. A feeding device is located at the front end of the support frame, and a discharging device is located at the rear end of the support frame. A waste conveying device is located below the support frame. Raw chili peppers enter the machine through the feeding device, and the machine completes the stem removal and cap removal. The chili pepper caps and stems are discharged through the waste conveying device, and the processed chili peppers are conveyed to a finished product box through the discharging device. A wheel rim is installed above the support frame, and multiple wheel rims are connected by connecting rods to form a chili pepper stem removal and cap removal chamber. A first gear disc and a second gear disc are installed inside the front wheel rim. The first gear disc is driven by a first drive device, which drives the sorting device, wheel rim, and connecting rod to rotate. The second gear disc is driven by a second drive device, which drives the cap removal device to rotate. A box is installed outside the wheel rim and is fixed above the support frame.

[0007] Preferably, the plug-selection device is an arc-shaped plate, spliced ​​and arranged along the circumference of the wheel rim to form a cylinder, and the cap removal device is evenly distributed and installed between the wheel rims.

[0008] Preferably, support devices are provided on both sides below the wheel rim located in the middle position. The support devices are fixed above the support frame. The support device includes an auxiliary wheel and a fixed frame. The auxiliary wheel rolls tangentially with the wheel rim. The support device supports the wheel rim on the one hand to prevent the wheel rim in the middle position from sinking under the action of gravity, and on the other hand to assist the wheel rim in rotating.

[0009] Preferably, a rolling device is rotatably arranged between the two front wheel rims. The rolling device includes a concave roller and a roller shaft. The concave roller is tangentially rolled in cooperation with the first toothed disc and the second toothed disc.

[0010] Preferably, a stem removal device is provided between the wheel rims. The two ends of the stem removal device are fixed to the support frame. The stem removal device is equipped with a cutting plate. The outer side of the cutting plate is in clearance fit with the inner side of the wheel rim. Some peppers have high moisture content, making it difficult for the pepper stems to be removed. Other peppers have damaged stems and are too short to be clamped by the cap removal device. These peppers will rotate with the sorting device. When they rotate to the stem removal device, the stems and caps will be removed under the action of the cutting plate, improving the pepper processing effect, reducing the probability of unprocessed peppers, and increasing production efficiency.

[0011] Preferably, the filter is an arc-shaped plate with filter holes evenly distributed inside. The filter holes are surrounded by serrations. The filter holes can be designed in various shapes. By changing the filter, different varieties of chili peppers can be processed, thus improving the equipment's versatility.

[0012] Preferably, the second gear disk is annular, with teeth on both the inner and outer rings. A first shaped gear assembly is provided on the inner ring of the second gear disk, and the internal teeth of the second gear disk mesh with the driving gear of the first shaped gear assembly. An idler gear is provided on the first shaped gear assembly, and a second shaped gear assembly is provided on one side of the first shaped gear assembly. The idler gear meshes with the driven gear on the second shaped gear assembly. Therefore, the first shaped gear assembly and the second shaped gear assembly rotate in opposite directions, with the rotation direction towards the center.

[0013] Preferably, the inner ring of the wheel rim is provided with a cap removal roller fixed bearing, and the cap removal device includes two cap removal rollers with clearance fit. The two ends of the cap removal rollers are fitted with the cap removal roller fixed bearing, and the cap removal device transmits rotational power through the cap removal roller fixed bearing.

[0014] Preferably, the first and second shaped gear assemblies are provided with hexagonal shafts at their ends, the cap removal roller fixed bearing is provided with a hexagonal hole in the middle, and the cap removal roller is provided with hexagonal shafts at both ends. The first and second shaped gear assemblies transmit power to the cap removal roller through the cooperation of the hexagonal shafts and hexagonal holes, and the two adjacent cap removal rollers rotate in opposite directions.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This utility model simultaneously sets up a first driving device to drive the filter device and a second driving device to drive the cap removal device, so that the stem removal and cap removal of chili peppers can be completed in one device, saving production costs for relevant enterprises and improving chili pepper processing efficiency.

[0016] 2. The selection device of this utility model is available in multiple models. By changing the model, the decapping of different types and sizes of chilies can be completed without changing the equipment. This can meet diverse production needs, improve the versatility of the equipment, and save production costs to a certain extent.

[0017] 3. This utility model, by setting up a stem removal device, removes the stems and caps from chili peppers that cannot be processed by the cap removal device, thereby improving the qualified product rate of chili peppers, reducing the amount of chili peppers processed manually, improving work efficiency, and reducing waste costs and labor costs.

[0018] 4. This utility model features serrations around the selection hole to remove the pepper cap. Different types of selection holes are designed for different types of peppers, providing guidance for relevant enterprises to remove the pepper cap. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the overall device in this utility model; Figure 2This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the overall device of this utility model without its shell. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the plug selection device, the cap removal device, the wheel rim, and the cap removal roller fixing bearing in this utility model. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the base, first driving device, second driving device, first gear plate, and second gear plate in this utility model. Figure 5 Appendix of this utility model Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle; Figure 6 These are schematic diagrams of two models of the plug selection device, a and b, in this utility model. Figure 7 These are schematic diagrams of the c and d models of the plug selection device in this utility model; Figure 8 These are schematic diagrams of the two models of the plug selection device, e and f, in this utility model; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the g-type plug selection device in this utility model.

[0020] The components are as follows: 1. Base; 2. First drive device; 3. Handle removal device; 4. Plug and select device; 41. Plug and select hole; 5. Cap removal device; 51. Cap removal roller; 6. Support device; 7. Rolling device; 8. Feeding device; 9. Discharging device; 10. Waste transport device; 11. Wheel rim; 12. Support frame; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Second drive device; 15. First gear plate; 16. Second gear plate; 17. Cap removal roller fixed bearing; 18. Housing; 19. First special-shaped gear assembly; 191. Drive gear; 192. Idler gear; 20. Second special-shaped gear assembly; 201. Driven gear. Detailed Implementation

[0021] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are illustrative and intended to provide further explanation of this application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0022] Example 1, such as Figures 1-3As shown, a chili pepper stem removal and cap removal integrated machine includes a base 1 and a support frame 12. The support frame 12 is positioned above the base 1. A sorting device 4 and a cap removal device 5 are respectively installed above the support frame 12. The sorting device 4 is used to screen chili pepper stems, and the cap removal device 5 is used to remove chili pepper stems and caps. A feeding device 8 is installed at the front end of the support frame 12, and a discharging device 9 is installed at the rear end of the support frame 12. A waste conveying device 10 is installed below the support frame 12. Raw chili peppers enter the machine through the feeding device 8, and the machine completes the stem removal and cap removal. The chili pepper caps and stems are discharged through the waste conveying device 10. The processed chili peppers are then discharged through the waste conveying device 10. The material is conveyed to the finished product box by the discharge device 9. A wheel rim 11 is set above the support frame 12. Multiple wheel rims 11 are connected by connecting rods 13 to form a chili pepper decapping chamber. A first toothed disc 15 and a second toothed disc 16 are set inside the front wheel rim 11. The first toothed disc 15 is driven by the first drive device 2. The first toothed disc 15 drives the selection device 4, the wheel rim 11 and the connecting rod 13 to rotate. The second toothed disc 16 is driven by the second drive device 14. The second toothed disc 16 drives the decapping device 5 to rotate. A box body 18 is set on the outside of the wheel rim 11. The box body 18 is fixed above the support frame 12.

[0023] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the plug selection device 4 is an arc-shaped plate, which is spliced ​​and arranged into a cylinder along the circumference of the wheel rim 11, and the cap removal device 5 is evenly distributed and installed between the wheel rims 11.

[0024] like Figure 2 As shown, support devices 6 are respectively provided on both sides below the wheel rim 11 located in the middle position. The support devices 6 are fixed above the support frame 12. The support device 6 includes an auxiliary wheel and a fixed frame. The auxiliary wheel is tangentially rolled in cooperation with the wheel rim 11. The support device 6 supports the wheel rim 11 on the one hand to prevent the wheel rim 11 in the middle position of the device from sinking under the action of gravity, and on the other hand to assist the wheel rim 11 in rotating.

[0025] like Figure 4 As shown, a rolling device 7 is rotatably arranged between the two front wheel rims 11. The rolling device 7 includes a concave roller and a roller shaft. The concave roller is tangentially rolled in cooperation with the first toothed disc 15 and the second toothed disc 16.

[0026] like Figure 3As shown, a stem removal device 3 is provided between the wheel rims 11. The two ends of the stem removal device 3 are fixed on the support frame 12. The stem removal device 3 is equipped with a cutting plate. The outer side of the cutting plate is in clearance fit with the inner side of the wheel rim 11. Some peppers have high water content, and the pepper stems are not easy to remove. Some pepper stems are damaged and shortened, so they cannot be clamped by the cap removal device 5. These peppers will rotate with the filter device 4. When they rotate to the stem removal device 3, the stems and caps are removed under the action of the cutting plate, which improves the pepper processing effect, reduces the probability of unprocessed peppers, and improves production efficiency.

[0027] like Figures 6-9 As shown, the filter device 4 is an arc-shaped plate with filter holes 41 evenly distributed inside. The filter holes 41 are surrounded by serrations. The filter holes 41 have various shapes. By changing the filter device 4, different varieties of chili peppers can be processed, thus improving the equipment's versatility.

[0028] like Figure 5 As shown, the second gear disk 16 is annular in shape, with teeth on both the inner and outer rings. A first shaped gear assembly 19 is provided on the inner ring of the second gear disk 16. The internal teeth of the second gear disk 16 mesh with the driving gear 191 of the first shaped gear assembly 19. An idler gear 192 is provided on the first shaped gear assembly 19. A second shaped gear assembly 20 is provided on one side of the first shaped gear assembly 19. The idler gear 192 meshes with the driven gear 201 on the second shaped gear assembly 20. Therefore, the first shaped gear assembly 19 and the second shaped gear assembly 20 rotate in opposite directions, with the rotation direction towards the center.

[0029] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the inner ring of the wheel rim 11 is provided with a cap removal roller fixed bearing 17, and the cap removal device 5 includes two cap removal rollers 51 with clearance fit. The two ends of the cap removal rollers 51 are engaged with the cap removal roller fixed bearing 17, and the cap removal device 5 transmits rotational power through the cap removal roller fixed bearing 17.

[0030] like Figures 3-5 As shown, the first irregular gear assembly 19 and the second irregular gear assembly 20 are provided with hexagonal shafts at their ends, the cap removal roller fixed bearing 17 is provided with a hexagonal hole in the middle, and the cap removal roller 51 is provided with hexagonal shafts at both ends. The first irregular gear assembly 19 and the second irregular gear assembly 20 transmit power to the cap removal roller 51 through the cooperation of the hexagonal shafts and hexagonal holes. The two adjacent cap removal rollers 51 rotate in opposite directions.

[0031] Working principle: The staff puts the washed and dried peppers into the feeding device 8, which then transports the peppers into the wheel rim 11, which is located on the spliced ​​sorting device 4. The first drive device 2 is activated, and its output shaft gear meshes with the outer ring teeth of the first gear disk 15. The first gear disk 15 is fixed to the wheel rim 11 and can drive the wheel rim 11 to rotate. The second drive device 14 is activated, and its output shaft gear meshes with the outer ring teeth of the second gear disk 16. The second drive device 14 can drive the second gear disk 16 to rotate. The driving gear 191 of the first special-shaped gear assembly 19 meshes with the inner ring teeth of the second gear disk 16, causing the first special-shaped gear assembly 19 to rotate. An idler gear 192 is provided on the first special-shaped gear assembly 19, which rotates at the same speed as the driving gear 191. The idler gear 192 meshes with the driven gear 201 of the second special-shaped gear assembly 20, driving the second special-shaped gear assembly 20 to rotate. The gear assembly 20 rotates, and the first non-standard gear assembly 19 and the second non-standard gear assembly 20 rotate in opposite directions toward the center. While the chili pepper rolls on the filter device 4, the chili pepper stem passes through the filter hole 41 on the filter device 4 and is located between the cap removal rollers 51 of the cap removal device 5. The two cap removal rollers 51 pull the chili pepper stem outward while rolling relative to each other. Due to the limiting effect of the filter device 4 on the chili pepper, the chili pepper stem is pulled out. At the same time, because the filter hole 41 is surrounded by serrations, the chili pepper cap is cut off under the shearing action of the serrations. The chili pepper cap and the chili pepper stem are pulled out together. The pulled-out chili pepper cap and chili pepper stem are discharged through the waste conveying device 10. The cut chili pepper is conveyed to the finished product box through the discharge device 9 for subsequent production process processing.

[0032] Example 2, as Figures 6-9 As shown, experimental research has determined that the sorting device a4 is used for stem and cap removal of Erjingtiao and Qinjiao peppers; sorting devices b, c, f, and g4 are used for stem and cap removal of Shizhuhong peppers; sorting device d4 is used for stem and cap removal of Xiaomila, Chaotianjiao, and Mantianxing peppers; and sorting device e4 is used for stem and cap removal of Honglong 13 and Honglong 23 peppers. Figures 6-9 The plug-and-select hole 41 in the diagram is only a partial structural display. The core principle is to ensure that the chili stem can pass through the plug-and-select hole 41 while limiting the chili body. While pulling the chili stem, the serrations around the plug-and-select hole 41 cut off the chili cap, completing the removal of the chili stem and cap.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "vertical," and "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for describing this utility model and do not require that this utility model be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this utility model. The terms "connected" and "linked" in this utility model should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a connection or a detachable connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through intermediate components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] The above description represents the preferred operating mode of this utility model. The specific operating mode description is only for better understanding the concept of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, several improvements or equivalent substitutions can be made based on the principles of this utility model, and these improvements or equivalent substitutions are also considered to fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A chili pepper stem and cap removal integrated machine, comprising a base (1) and a support frame (12), wherein the support frame (12) is disposed above the base (1), characterized in that: A plug-selection device (4) and a cap-removing device (5) are respectively provided above the support frame (12). A feeding device (8) is provided at the front end of the support frame (12), a discharge device (9) is provided at the rear end of the support frame (12), and a waste transport device (10) is provided below the support frame (12). A wheel rim (11) is provided above the support frame (12). Multiple wheel rims (11) are connected by a connecting rod (13). A first toothed disc (15) and a second toothed disc (16) are provided inside the front wheel rim (11). The first toothed disc (15) is driven by a first driving device (2). The first toothed disc (15) drives the plug-selection device (4), the wheel rim (11) and the connecting rod (13) to rotate. The second toothed disc (16) is driven by a second driving device (14). The second toothed disc (16) drives the cap-removing device (5) to rotate. A box (18) is provided on the outside of the wheel rim (11). The box (18) is fixed above the support frame (12).

2. The chili pepper stem and cap removal integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug selection device (4) is an arc-shaped plate, which is spliced ​​and arranged into a cylinder along the circumference of the wheel rim (11), and the cap removal device (5) is evenly distributed and installed between the wheel rims (11).

3. The chili pepper stem and cap removal integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Support devices (6) are respectively provided on both sides below the wheel rim (11) located in the middle position. The support devices (6) are fixed above the support frame (12). The support devices (6) include an auxiliary wheel and a fixed frame. The auxiliary wheel is tangentially rolling with the wheel rim (11).

4. The chili pepper stem and cap removal integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rolling device (7) is rotatably arranged between the two front wheel rims (11). The rolling device (7) includes a concave roller and a roller shaft. The concave roller is tangentially rolled in cooperation with the first toothed disc (15) and the second toothed disc (16).

5. The chili pepper stem and cap removal integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handlebar removal device (3) is provided between the wheel rims (11). The two ends of the handlebar removal device (3) are fixed on the support frame (12). The handlebar removal device (3) is provided with a cutting plate, and the outer side of the cutting plate is in clearance fit with the inner side of the wheel rim (11).

6. The chili pepper stem and cap removal integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug selection device (4) is an arc-shaped plate with plug selection holes (41) evenly arranged inside it, and the plug selection holes (41) are surrounded by serrations.

7. The chili pepper stem and cap removal integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second gear disk (16) is annular, with teeth on both the inner and outer rings. The inner ring of the second gear disk (16) is provided with a first non-standard gear assembly (19). The inner teeth of the second gear disk (16) mesh with the driving gear (191) of the first non-standard gear assembly (19). An idler gear (192) is provided on the first non-standard gear assembly (19). A second non-standard gear assembly (20) is provided on one side of the first non-standard gear assembly (19). The idler gear (192) meshes with the driven gear (201) on the second non-standard gear assembly (20).

8. The chili pepper stem and cap removal integrated machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The inner ring of the wheel rim (11) is provided with a cap removal roller fixed bearing (17), and the cap removal device (5) includes two clearance-fitted cap removal rollers (51), the two ends of which are fitted with the cap removal roller fixed bearing (17).

9. A chili pepper stem and cap removal integrated machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first shaped gear assembly (19) and the second shaped gear assembly (20) are provided with hexagonal shafts at their ends. The cap removal roller fixed bearing (17) is provided with a hexagonal hole in the middle. The cap removal roller (51) is provided with hexagonal shafts at both ends. The first shaped gear assembly (19) and the second shaped gear assembly (20) transmit power to the cap removal roller (51) through the cooperation of the hexagonal shaft and the hexagonal hole. The two adjacent cap removal rollers (51) rotate in opposite directions.

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