Continuous slicing apparatus for wholemeal bread production

Abstract

The utility model discloses a continuous slicing equipment for whole wheat bread production relates to bread slicing technical field, including frame, the frame bottom is installed with the universal wheel of having self -locking ware, be provided with on the frame: transmission assembly, is used for conveying bread along the direction of conveyance, slicing assembly is set up on the conveying path of transmission assembly, is used for the slicing of the bread that passes, at least one group of central component, set up in the entrance side of slicing assembly, is used for the central positioning of the bread before entering slicing assembly, the utility model discloses a central component is set up, and the central correction of every bread is automatically completed. This ensures that the bread can always enter the slicing assembly with the best posture, maintains the uniformity of slicing, and through another group of central component is placed at the discharge of slicing assembly, so that the bread that just completes slicing is centrally supported, makes the bread reattach closely, prevents the bread from toppling over.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bread slicing technology, specifically to a continuous slicing device for whole wheat bread production. Background Technology

[0002] Bread, especially whole wheat bread, is increasingly favored by consumers due to its high dietary fiber and nutritional value. In the bread production process, slicing is an important post-processing step; the quality and efficiency of slicing directly affect the product's appearance and production costs.

[0003] An existing patent (authorization announcement number: CN223339496U) discloses a bread slicing machine. The key technical points of the solution are: the drive motor can drive the drive plate to rotate, thereby driving the I-shaped support rod to slide inside the guide base. The continuous rotation of the drive plate causes the cutting blade to reciprocate continuously, so that the cutting blade can slide while descending, which is beneficial for cutting bread. The support spring drives the L-shaped scraper to abut against the surface of the conveyor belt body, so that when the conveyor belt body is working, the L-shaped scraper can scrape off the bread crumbs attached to its surface, thereby further improving the cleaning effect of the conveyor belt body.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned technical solutions still have certain drawbacks. When bread travels on the conveyor belt, it is prone to skewing due to initial placement deviations or vibrations during transport. When skewed bread enters the slicing station, it results in slices with uneven thickness at both ends, or even some slices remaining uncut, producing a large number of defective products. Simultaneously, bread slicing, especially whole wheat bread, generates a significant amount of crumbs. The cutting blades in existing equipment often have complex structures, making cleaning difficult. Accumulated crumbs not only affect food hygiene and safety but may also impact the movement accuracy and lifespan of the cutting components. Therefore, a continuous slicing device for whole wheat bread production is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a continuous slicing device for whole wheat bread production, in order to solve the problems in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A continuous slicing device for whole wheat bread production includes a frame with casters equipped with self-locking mechanisms installed at the bottom of the frame. The frame is provided with: a transmission assembly for conveying bread along the conveying direction; a slicing assembly disposed on the conveying path of the transmission assembly for slicing the bread that passes through; and at least one centering assembly disposed on the inlet side of the slicing assembly for centering the bread before it enters the slicing assembly.

[0008] The transmission assembly includes a placement pad for supporting bread, which can pass under the slicing assembly and the centering assembly. The placement pad is composed of multiple parallel and spaced long strips, with the gaps between the strips located below the cutting path of the slicing assembly.

[0009] Based on the above technical solutions, this utility model also provides the following optional technical solutions:

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the centering component includes guide mechanisms symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveying path. Each guide mechanism includes: a fixed plate fixed to the frame, a fixed cylinder mounted on the fixed plate, a sliding block slidably disposed in the fixed cylinder, and a spring disposed in the fixed cylinder, providing elastic force to the sliding block to make it oriented toward the center of the conveying path. One end of the spring is rotatably connected to the sliding block, and the other end is rotatably connected to the fixed block disposed on the fixed plate. The limit rods on both sides together form a flared structure.

[0011] As a further improvement of this invention, a set of the centering components is also provided on the outlet side of the slicing component.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the transmission assembly further includes a drive motor fixedly installed in the frame. The output end of the drive motor is equipped with two sets of drive gears. One set of drive gears is driven by a first gear via a belt. The first gear is coaxially connected to a drive shaft. The surface of the drive shaft is provided with multiple sets of transmission rods. The inner wall of the frame is also provided with two sets of driven shafts. The surface of the driven shafts is also provided with multiple sets of transmission rods. The drive shaft drives the transmission rods of the driven shafts via the transmission rods. The other set of drive gears is driven by a second gear via a belt. The second gear is coaxially connected to a conveyor shaft. The conveyor shaft is located on top of the placement pad.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the slicing assembly includes a second motor fixedly installed on the outside of the frame, the second motor drives a rotating shaft, two sets of cutting wheels are coaxially arranged on the rotating shaft, the frame is also provided with a protective shell to protect the cutting wheels, a grinder is installed on the top of the protective shell, and a nozzle for air jetting is also provided on the top of the protective shell.

[0014] As a further improvement of this invention, the nozzle of the nozzle faces directly below the cutting wheel.

[0015] As a further improvement of this invention: the grinder has a grinding notch that matches the cutting edge of the cutting wheel.

[0016] As a further improvement of this utility model, the bottom of the frame is equipped with casters with self-locking function.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] 1. This utility model automatically centers each loaf of bread by setting a centering component. This ensures that the bread always enters the slicing component in the best position, maintaining the uniformity of the slices. At the same time, another set of centering components is placed at the discharge point of the slicing component to center and support the freshly sliced ​​bread, making the bread stick together again and preventing it from tipping over.

[0019] 2. This invention, by incorporating a slicing assembly and a grinder, allows the equipment to quickly restore blade sharpness without stopping or with only a short pause. The continuous cleaning action of the nozzle prevents breadcrumbs from accumulating on the blade. Adhered debris increases cutting resistance, contaminates subsequent products, and affects cutting accuracy. Clean blades ensure the stability and consistency of each cut. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission component of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the centering component of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the slicing component of this utility model.

[0025] Figure label annotations: 1. Frame; 2. Casters; 3. Transmission assembly; 4. Centering assembly; 5. Slicing assembly; 6. Placement pad; 7. Collection box;

[0026] 31. First motor; 32. First gear; 33. Drive shaft; 34. Driven shaft; 35. Second gear; 36. Conveyor shaft;

[0027] 41. Fixed edge; 42. Fixed block; 43. Limiting rod; 44. Fixed cylinder; 45. Sliding block; 46. Spring;

[0028] 51. Second motor; 52. Rotating shaft; 53. Protective shell; 54. Cutting wheel; 55. Grinding tool; 56. Spray nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, a continuous slicing equipment for whole wheat bread production includes a frame 1, with casters 2 equipped with self-locking mechanisms installed at the bottom of the frame 1. The frame 1 is equipped with: a transmission assembly 3 for conveying bread along the conveying direction; a slicing assembly 5, disposed on the conveying path of the transmission assembly 3 for slicing the bread that passes through; and at least one centering assembly 4, disposed on the inlet side of the slicing assembly 5 for centering the bread before it enters the slicing assembly 5. The bottom of the frame 1 is equipped with casters 2 with self-locking function.

[0031] In this embodiment, by moving the casters 2 with self-locking mechanisms at the bottom of the frame 1, the operator can easily move the entire device to a designated position on the production line. The transmission assembly 3 is activated, transporting the bread placed on it along the conveying direction. Before the bread approaches the cutting area, it first passes through the centering assembly 4 to shift the bread, helping it to stay directly below the slicing assembly 5, where it is then sliced.

[0032] In one embodiment, as shown in the figure, the transmission assembly 3 includes a placement pad 6 for supporting bread. The placement pad 6 can pass under the slicing assembly 5 and the centering assembly 4, and the placement pad 6 is composed of multiple parallel, spaced strips. The gaps between the strips are located below the cutting path of the slicing assembly 5. When the high-speed rotating cutting blade falls to slice, the blade edge can cut downwards into these gaps without cutting into the placement pad 6 itself. This is similar to when we cut vegetables, the blade falls into the gaps of the cutting board, completing the cut while protecting the cutting board and forming a crumb removal channel to prevent bread crumbs from falling onto the conveyor belt.

[0033] In one embodiment, as shown in the figure, the transmission assembly 3 further includes a drive motor fixedly installed in the frame 1. The output end of the drive motor is equipped with two sets of drive gears. One set of drive gears drives a first gear 32 via a belt. The first gear 32 is coaxially connected to a drive shaft 33. The surface of the drive shaft 33 is provided with multiple sets of transmission rods. The inner wall of the frame 1 is also provided with two sets of driven shafts 34. The surface of the driven shafts 34 is also provided with multiple sets of transmission rods. The drive shaft 33 drives the transmission rods of the driven shafts 34 via transmission rods. The other set of drive gears drives a second gear 35 via a belt, and the second gear 35 is coaxially connected to a conveyor shaft 36. The conveyor shaft 36 is located on the top of the placement pad 6. When the drive motor is started, the first set of drive gears at its output end rotates. At the same time, the drive gears drive the first gear 32 via a belt. The first gear 32 is coaxially connected to the drive shaft 33, thereby driving the drive shaft 33 to rotate. The surface of the drive shaft 33 is provided with multiple sets of transmission rods. These drive rods mesh with drive rods mounted on driven shafts 34. The two driven shafts 34 are driven in the same way, thus pushing the bread forward through the drive rods. At the same time, the drive motor drives the second gear 35 to rotate through another drive gear and belt. The second gear 35 is coaxially connected to the conveyor shaft 36, thus driving the conveyor shaft 36 to rotate and push it from the bottom of the bread to the bottom of the slicing assembly 5, thereby driving the bread to move towards the slicing assembly 5.

[0034] In one embodiment, as shown in the figure, the centering component 4 includes guide mechanisms symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveying path. Each guide mechanism includes: a fixed plate fixed to the frame 1; a fixed cylinder 44 mounted on the fixed plate; a sliding block 45 slidably disposed within the fixed cylinder 44; a spring 46 disposed within the fixed cylinder 44; and a limiting rod 43 providing elastic force to the sliding block 45, causing it to oriented towards the center of the conveying path. One end of the limiting rod 43 is rotatably connected to the sliding block 45, and the other end is rotatably connected via a fixed block 42 disposed on the fixed plate. The limiting rods 43 on both sides together form a flared structure. When no bread passes through, the limiting rods 43 on both sides... Spring 46 pushes sliding block 45, positioning it in the inner part of fixed cylinder 44. Limiting rods 43 on both sides form a V-shaped channel. When bread enters this flared opening with the conveyor belt, it will first contact the limiting rods 43 on both sides and squeeze the two sets of limiting rods 43. Regardless of which side of the bread contacts first, the mechanisms on both sides will move independently until the limiting rods 43 on both sides are tightly pressed against the sides of the bread. After spring 46 is compressed, it will generate a continuous reaction force pointing towards the center. This force acts on the sides of the bread through sliding block 45 and limiting rods 43, forming a flexible clamping force that straightens the bread to the center of the conveyor line and maintains this posture before entering the slicing stage.

[0035] In one embodiment, as shown in the figure, a set of the centering components 4 is also provided on the outlet side of the slicing components 5; the same set of centering components 4 is provided at the discharge point of the slicing components 5 to support the sliced ​​bread and prevent the bread from tipping over and causing it to pile up during transportation.

[0036] In one embodiment, as shown in the figure, the slicing assembly 5 includes a second motor 51 fixedly mounted on the outside of the frame 1. The second motor 51 drives a rotating shaft 52, on which two sets of cutting wheels 54 are coaxially arranged. The frame 1 is also provided with a protective shell 53 to protect the cutting wheels 54. A grinder 55 is mounted on the top of the protective shell 53, and a jet nozzle 56 for air jetting is also provided on the top of the protective shell 53. The nozzle of the jet nozzle 56 faces directly below the cutting wheels 54, and the grinder 55 has a cutting edge that is similar to that of the cutting wheels. A matching grinding notch is provided. The second motor 51 directly drives the rotating shaft 52 to rotate at high speed. Two sets of cutting wheels 54 are coaxially mounted on the rotating shaft 52 to cut the bread. The protective shell 53 completely or mostly covers the high-speed rotating cutting wheels 54 to prevent accidental contact by the operator and ensure work safety. The grinder 55 does not work simultaneously with slicing, but is used when the equipment is idle, under maintenance, or starting up. When the cutting wheel 54 needs to be sharpened, it can be automatically controlled to slowly rotate and embed into the grinding notch that perfectly matches its blade shape. The high-speed rotating blade edge rubs against the grinding stone surface in the grinding notch, thus being sharpened. The nozzle 56 is connected to an external air source, and its nozzle is precisely aimed directly below the cutting wheel 54. During slicing or between slicing intervals, the nozzle 56 sprays a high-speed airflow to instantly blow away the wet, soft bread crumbs and flour adhering to the surface and blade edge of the cutting wheel 54, and blow the bread crumbs into the collection box 7 at the bottom.

[0037] The above embodiment discloses a continuous slicing device for whole wheat bread production. The operator can easily push the device to a designated workstation on the production line and lock it in place using the self-locking casters 2 at the bottom of the frame 1. The operator simply places the bread to be sliced ​​on the placement pad 6 of the transmission assembly 3. The drive motor starts, driving the placement pad 6 to carry the bread smoothly towards the slicing area via the transmission rod. Before entering the cutting area, the bread first passes through the centering assembly 4. The flared openings formed by the limiting rods 43 driven by springs 46 on both sides contact the sides of the bread and adapt to its width, automatically correcting the bread to the center of the conveyor line through flexible clamping force. The centered bread continues forward into the area below the slicing assembly 5. Simultaneously, the conveyor shaft 36 of the transmission system pushes the bread synchronously, ensuring stable feeding. The nozzle 56 mounted on the protective shell 53 continuously sprays air directly below the cutting wheel 54, blowing away adhering debris and cleaning and cooling the blades. The chopped debris falls through the gaps in the placement pad 6 into the collection box 7 below.

[0038] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A continuous slicing device for whole wheat bread production, comprising a frame (1), wherein the bottom of the frame (1) is equipped with casters (2) with self-locking devices, characterized in that, The frame (1) is provided with: a transmission assembly (3) for conveying bread along the conveying direction; a slicing assembly (5) for slicing the bread that passes through the transmission assembly (3); and at least one centering assembly (4) for centering the bread before it enters the slicing assembly (5). The transmission component (3) includes a placement pad (6) for supporting bread. The placement pad (6) can pass under the slicing component (5) and the centering component (4). The placement pad (6) is composed of multiple parallel and spaced long strips, and the gap between the strips is located below the cutting path of the slicing component (5).

2. The continuous slicing equipment for whole wheat bread production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The centering component (4) includes guide mechanisms symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveying path. Each guide mechanism includes: a fixed plate fixed to the frame (1), a fixed cylinder (44) mounted on the fixed plate, a sliding block (45) slidably disposed in the fixed cylinder (44), a spring (46) disposed in the fixed cylinder (44) and providing elastic force to the sliding block (45) so that it faces the center of the conveying path, and a limiting rod (43) with one end rotatably connected to the sliding block (45) and the other end rotatably connected through a fixed block (42) disposed on the fixed plate. The limiting rods (43) on both sides together form a flared structure.

3. The continuous slicing equipment for whole wheat bread production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The centering component (4) is also provided on the exit side of the slicing component (5).

4. The continuous slicing equipment for whole wheat bread production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission assembly (3) also includes a drive motor fixedly installed in the frame (1). The output end of the drive motor is equipped with two sets of drive gears. One set of drive gears is driven by a first gear (32) via a belt. The first gear (32) is coaxially connected to a drive shaft (33). The surface of the drive shaft (33) is provided with multiple sets of transmission rods. The inner wall of the frame (1) is also provided with two sets of driven shafts (34). The surface of the driven shafts (34) is also provided with multiple sets of transmission rods. The drive shaft (33) drives the transmission rods of the driven shafts (34) via the transmission rods. The other set of drive gears is driven by a second gear (35) via a belt. The second gear (35) is coaxially connected to a conveyor shaft (36). The conveyor shaft (36) is located on the top of the placement pad (6).

5. The continuous slicing equipment for whole wheat bread production according to claim 4, characterized in that, The slicing assembly (5) includes a second motor (51) fixedly installed on the outside of the frame (1). The second motor (51) drives a rotating shaft (52). Two sets of cutting wheels (54) are coaxially arranged on the rotating shaft (52). The frame (1) is also provided with a protective shell (53) to protect the cutting wheels (54). A grinder (55) is installed on the top of the protective shell (53). A nozzle (56) for air jetting is also provided on the top of the protective shell (53).

6. The continuous slicing equipment for whole wheat bread production according to claim 5, characterized in that, The nozzle (56) faces directly below the cutting wheel (54).

7. The continuous slicing equipment for whole wheat bread production according to claim 5, characterized in that, The grinder (55) has a grinding notch that matches the cutting edge of the cutting wheel (54).

8. The continuous slicing equipment for whole wheat bread production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the frame (1) is equipped with casters (2) with self-locking function.

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