A food cutting machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a food cutting machine relates to food cutting technical field, including the connecting platform, the rear end portion rotationally connected with the support platform of connecting platform, the inboard sliding joint of support platform has the storage rack, the rear end portion mounting of storage rack has the second motor, the output of second motor is fixed with the rotating disc for positioning food, and the second motor is used for driving rotating disc rotation, and the rear end portion rotationally connected with driving gear of rotating disc, and the rotation is connected with the limit board between rotating disc and driving gear, and the both sides of rotating disc all are provided with rotary cutter, and rotary cutter is rotationally connected with limit board. The utility model discloses through setting up second motor and drive rotating disc and rotary cutter rotation, and the food of conveying is positioned on rotating disc and is attached, and rotating disc rotation cooperation driving gear and driven gear drive rotary cutter and rotate around the axis of itself and cut food, and simultaneously, the food of cutting falls into the storage rack and supports the food cut down, and can remove and separate connecting platform and support platform.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food cutting technology, and more specifically, to a food cutting machine. Background Technology

[0002] Some foods are quite large and require cutting for easier subsequent processing. For example, the texture, fascia, and fat distribution of chilled meat make cutting complex. The goal is to maximize the preservation of the meat's quality, appearance, and commercial value while ensuring efficiency. Therefore, food cutting machines are needed to cut and process food, improving the efficiency and convenience of subsequent processing. Common cutting tools include: band saws (strong cutting force, capable of handling bone-in or large pieces of frozen / chilled meat); disc cutters (suitable for cutting soft or fatty meats, producing smoother, faster, more efficient, and flatter cuts); reciprocating slicers (producing meat slices of uniform thickness and good shape); meat choppers / grinders (for fine cutting and producing minced meat); and waterjet cutters (suitable for certain specific products).

[0003] Most existing food cutting machines have an integrated reciprocating cutting structure. During use, the cutting blade, positioning structure, and transport structure are in close contact. The cutting blade mostly moves in a linear reciprocating motion, and the machine casing is mostly integrated, making the overall connection of the cutting blade structure relatively fixed. This requires more operations during cutting, adjustment, and maintenance, increasing the overall difficulty of use and maintenance.

[0004] In summary, to address the issue of high maintenance difficulty in food cutting machines, it is necessary to increase the independence of the machine's components and reduce maintenance difficulty and costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention provides a food cutting machine that aims to solve the following problem: In existing food cutting machines, the cutting blade, positioning structure, and transport structure are mostly in close contact during use, the cutting blade mostly moves in a linear reciprocating motion, and the machine casing is mostly a single piece, which increases the overall difficulty of use and maintenance.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a food cutting machine, including a connecting table, a support table rotatably connected to the rear end of the connecting table, a storage rack slidably connected to the inner side of the support table, a second motor installed at the rear end of the storage rack, a rotating disk for positioning food fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, the second motor driving the rotating disk to rotate, a drive gear rotatably connected to the rear end of the rotating disk, a limit plate rotatably connected between the rotating disk and the drive gear, rotating cutters provided on both sides of the rotating disk, the rotating cutters rotatably connected to the limit plates, a driven gear installed at the rear end of the rotating cutter, the driven gear meshing with the drive gear.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, a transport frame is provided at the front end of the connecting platform, a support frame is installed at the lower end of the transport frame, a first rotating roller is rotatably connected to the inner side of the support frame, an mounting frame is installed at one side end of the support frame, a first motor is installed on the inner side of the mounting frame, a first sprocket is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor, and the first sprocket is fixedly connected to the first rotating roller at the front end.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, a rotating rod is rotatably connected to the inner side of the connecting platform, a second sprocket is provided on the rotating rod, a third sprocket is provided on both sides of the rotating rod, and a connecting plate is provided between the two third sprockets.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, a limit rod is provided at the upper end of the connecting plate, and a limit frame is slidably connected to both sides of the limit rod. A connecting frame is installed on one side of the lower end of the limit frame, and a sprocket frame is installed on the other side of the lower end of the limit frame.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, a fourth sprocket is rotatably connected to the upper end of the sprocket frame, a fifth sprocket is rotatably connected to the lower end of the sprocket frame, and a pressure frame is installed at the lower end of the sprocket frame.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a second roller is rotatably connected to the upper end of the pressure frame, the second roller is fixedly connected to a fifth sprocket, and a third roller is rotatably connected to the lower end of the pressure frame.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a docking frame is installed on the lower inner side of the connecting platform, and support rods are provided on both sides of the docking frame. A connecting block is installed on the upper end of the support rod, and the connecting block is rotatably connected to the sprocket frame.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This invention uses a second motor to drive a rotating disk and a rotating cutter. The food being transported is positioned on the rotating disk. The rotation of the rotating disk, in conjunction with the drive gear and the driven gear, drives the rotating cutter to rotate around its own axis to cut the food. At the same time, the cut food falls into a storage rack to receive the cut food, making it easy to remove. The connecting platform and support platform can be moved and separated for easy maintenance.

[0014] This invention supports the transport frame and mounting frame by setting up a connecting platform and a support frame. A first motor drives the first sprocket and the first rotating roller to rotate, thereby driving the transmission belt and the food to move. When the first sprocket rotates, it drives the rotating rod and the third sprocket to rotate through the second sprocket, and then drives the second rotating roller and the pressing transmission belt to move through the third sprocket, the fourth sprocket and the fifth sprocket, thereby cooperating with the transport frame to position and transport the food. At the same time, the limit frame is raised, which drives the limit rod to rise, and then, together with the rotating rod and the connecting plate, drives the connecting frame and the pressing frame to press down, thereby improving the stability and effect during cutting. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting platform structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating rod structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the docking frame structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the support platform structure of this utility model.

[0020] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Connecting platform; 2. Transport frame; 3. Support frame; 4. First rotating roller; 5. Mounting frame; 6. First motor; 7. First sprocket; 8. Rotating rod; 9. Second sprocket; 10. Third sprocket; 11. Connecting plate; 12. Limiting rod; 13. Limiting frame; 14. Connecting frame; 15. Sprocket frame; 16. Fourth sprocket; 17. Fifth sprocket; 18. Pressing frame; 19. Second rotating roller; 20. Third rotating roller; 21. Connecting frame; 22. Supporting rod; 23. Connecting block; 24. Supporting platform; 25. Storage rack; 26. Second motor; 27. Rotating disk; 28. Drive gear; 29. ​​Limiting plate; 30. Rotating cutter; 31. Driven gear. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the following specific embodiments are only used to further illustrate the present application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present application. Those skilled in the art can make some non-essential improvements and adjustments to the present application based on the above application content.

[0022] Implementable methods already discovered in this field: The texture, fascia, and fat distribution of chilled meat (which typically refers to meat that is cooled, transported, and stored at 0-4°C) make cutting complex. The goal is to maximize the preservation of the meat's quality, appearance, and commercial value while ensuring efficiency.

[0023] I. Key Points for Cutting Fresh Chilled Meat Texture and toughness: Fresh chilled meat has intact muscle fibers and is elastic, while connective tissue (fascia) and fat are interspersed, which provides great resistance to cutting.

[0024] Juice retention: Improper handling during the cutting process (such as squeezing or friction-generated heat) can lead to the loss of precious meat juices, directly affecting the taste and flavor of the product.

[0025] Cut surface quality: The cut surface must be smooth and neat, without burrs, tears or obvious muscle fiber damage, which is crucial for high-end retail and catering displays.

[0026] Maximizing yield and value: The core economic benefit lies in how to accurately divide each piece of meat according to its unique shape and structure to obtain the highest value cuts (such as sirloin, ribeye, and tenderloin).

[0027] Hygiene and Safety: Meat is a substrate that easily breeds microorganisms, and all cutting equipment and environments must meet the strictest hygiene standards.

[0028] II. Main Cutting Equipment and Technology Various specialized equipment are used in the industry to address different parts and product forms of chilled fresh meat.

[0029] 1. Band saw Uses: Primarily used for primary cutting, sawing large carcass parts (such as half a pig carcass or a quarter of a beef carcass) into smaller pieces.

[0030] Advantages: Strong cutting power, capable of handling bone-in or large pieces of frozen / chilled meat.

[0031] Disadvantages: The cut surface is relatively rough, resulting in some sawdust loss that requires subsequent trimming. Maintaining cleanliness is also a challenge.

[0032] 2. Circular blade cutting machine Application: This is one of the most commonly used devices for slicing and dicing chilled meat. It cuts meat using a high-speed rotating, sharp disc blade.

[0033] These include: straight-cut type: used to cut long strips of meat (such as boneless chicken breast, ham) into slices or segments; rolling type: the blade is at a certain angle to the product conveying direction and cuts through a "saw-like" motion, which is particularly suitable for cutting soft or fatty meats, and produces a smoother cut, such as slicing bacon or beef rolls.

[0034] Advantages: Fast speed, high efficiency, and smooth cut surface.

[0035] Disadvantage: Not suitable for meat pieces with hard bones or thick tendons.

[0036] 3. Reciprocating slicer Application: Primarily used to slice pre-formed rectangular blocks of meat (such as luncheon meat, braised beef, boneless ham) into uniform thin slices. The blade moves up and down or back and forth.

[0037] Advantages: The sliced ​​meat is of uniform thickness and has a perfect shape, making it an ideal choice for packaged retail products.

[0038] Disadvantages: It is typically used for slicing finished products at the end, and is not suitable for primary slicing.

[0039] 4. Meat chopper / grinder Meat chopper: Used to make emulsified meat paste for sausages, meatballs, hamburger patties, etc. It grinds meat, ice water, and other ingredients together into a fine paste at high speed.

[0040] Meat grinder: It uses a screw feeder to push meat through perforated plates with different apertures to make minced meat of different coarseness.

[0041] 5. Waterjet cutting Applications in high-end and specific scenarios.

[0042] advantage: Extremely smooth cut: It will not compress or tear muscle fibers.

[0043] Perfectly separates fat from lean meat: It can precisely cut along the natural boundary between fat and muscle.

[0044] Absolutely hygienic: No cross-contamination, and the water flow itself has a cleaning effect.

[0045] Applications: Ideal for cutting high-quality, tender cooked meats (such as premium ham), skinless fish products, and for precisely trimming and cutting specific parts from large cuts of meat.

[0046] III. Trends in Intelligentization and Automation This is the most cutting-edge development direction in the current field of chilled meat cutting.

[0047] Robotic cutting: Robotic arms equipped with force sensors and machine vision can mimic the cutting motions of skilled workers.

[0048] Workflow: Visual recognition: A 3D camera scans the meat block to create a three-dimensional model and identify its outline, fat distribution, and fascia direction.

[0049] Intelligent path planning: AI algorithms calculate the optimal cutting path based on preset product specifications (such as how much fat to remove and how much weight to cut into) to maximize yield and value.

[0050] Adaptive cutting: The robot senses resistance in real time during the cutting process and adjusts its force and angle. When it encounters hard bones or thick tendons, it can automatically avoid them or adjust its strategy.

[0051] Advantages: Improved consistency, reduced reliance on skilled workers, 24-hour operation, and continuous improvement of cutting solutions through data optimization.

[0052] Data-driven management system: Each piece of meat has a "digital identity," recording information such as its origin, weight, and fat content. Data during the cutting process (such as actual cut weight and yield) is recorded in real time and fed back to the system for continuous optimization and full traceability.

[0053] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figures 1 to 5 A food cutting machine includes a connecting platform 1, a support platform 24 rotatably connected to the rear end of the connecting platform 1, a storage rack 25 slidably connected to the inner side of the support platform 24, a second motor 26 installed at the rear end of the storage rack 25, a rotating disk 27 for positioning food fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 26, the second motor 26 for driving the rotating disk 27 to rotate, a drive gear 28 rotatably connected to the rear end of the rotating disk 27, a limit plate 29 rotatably connected between the rotating disk 27 and the drive gear 28, rotating cutters 30 are provided on both sides of the rotating disk 27, the rotating cutters 30 are rotatably connected to the limit plate 29, a driven gear 31 is installed at the rear end of the rotating cutter 30, and the driven gear 31 meshes with the drive gear 28.

[0054] It should be noted that the cutting chamber is formed by the connecting platform 1 and the support platform 24, and the rotating disk 27 is driven to rotate by the second motor 26. The rotating disk 27 and the limiting plate 29 drive the rotating cutter 30 to rotate around the axis of the rotating disk 27. At the same time, the driving gear 28 remains fixed, thereby cooperating with the driven gear 31 to drive the rotating cutter 30 to rotate around its own axis to cut the food.

[0055] It is worth noting that the connecting platform 1 and the support platform 24 are rotatably connected, and the outer sides of the connecting platform 1 and the support platform 24 are provided with a combination structure, which can fix or loosen the connecting platform 1 and the support platform 24, thereby facilitating maintenance, and the food cut off is received by the storage rack 25 for easy removal.

[0056] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 2 The front end of the connecting platform 1 is provided with a transport frame 2, the lower end of the transport frame 2 is provided with a support frame 3, the inner side of the support frame 3 is rotatably connected with a first roller 4, one side end of the support frame 3 is provided with an installation frame 5, the inner side of the installation frame 5 is provided with a first motor 6, the output end of the first motor 6 is fixedly connected with a first sprocket 7, and the first sprocket 7 is fixedly connected with the first roller 4 at the front end.

[0057] It should be noted that a transmission belt is provided on the outer side of the first roller 4. The transport frame 2 and the mounting frame 5 are supported by the connecting platform 1 and the support frame 3. The first motor 6 drives the first sprocket 7 and the first roller 4 to rotate, thereby driving the transmission belt and the food to move.

[0058] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figures 3 to 4A rotating rod 8 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the connecting platform 1. A second sprocket 9 is provided on the rotating rod 8. A third sprocket 10 is provided on both sides of the rotating rod 8. A connecting plate 11 is provided between the two third sprockets 10.

[0059] It should be noted that a chain is provided on the outer side of the first sprocket 7 and the second sprocket 9, so that when the first sprocket 7 rotates, it drives the rotating rod 8 and the third sprocket 10 to rotate.

[0060] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figures 3 to 4 A limit rod 12 is provided at the upper end of the connecting plate 11. A limit frame 13 is slidably connected to both sides of the limit rod 12. A connecting frame 14 is installed on one side of the lower end of the limit frame 13, and a sprocket frame 15 is installed on the other side of the lower end of the limit frame 13.

[0061] It should be noted that the limiting rod 12 is supported by the rotating rod 8 and the connecting plate 11, and the limiting rod 12 is driven to rise and fall by the limiting frame 13, which in turn drives the connecting frame 14 and the sprocket frame 15 to rise and fall.

[0062] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figures 3 to 4 The upper end of the sprocket frame 15 is rotatably connected to a fourth sprocket 16, the lower end of the sprocket frame 15 is rotatably connected to a fifth sprocket 17, and a pressure frame 18 is installed at the lower end of the sprocket frame 15.

[0063] It should be noted that chains are provided between the fourth sprocket 16 and the third sprocket 10, between the third sprocket 10 and the fourth sprocket 16, and between the fourth sprocket 16 and the fifth sprocket 17, thus forming a transmission mechanism that enables the rotating rod 8 to drive the fifth sprocket 17 to rotate.

[0064] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figures 3 to 4 The upper end of the pressing frame 18 is rotatably connected to a second rotating roller 19, which is fixedly connected to a fifth sprocket 17. The lower end of the pressing frame 18 is rotatably connected to a third rotating roller 20.

[0065] It should be noted that the outer sides of the second roller 19 and the third roller 20 are equipped with a pressing transmission belt. The fifth sprocket 17 drives the second roller 19 to rotate, thereby driving the pressing transmission belt to press down and position the food and assist in moving the food.

[0066] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figures 3 to 4 A docking frame 21 is installed on the lower inner side of the connecting platform 1. Support rods 22 are provided on both sides of the docking frame 21. A connecting block 23 is installed on the upper end of the support rod 22. The connecting block 23 is rotatably connected to the sprocket frame 15.

[0067] It should be noted that the support rod 22 and the connecting block 23 support the sprocket frame 15, thereby improving the stability of the movement of the pressure frame 18.

[0068] It is worth noting that the docking frame 21 works with the pressing frame 18 and the transport frame 2 to transport food, thereby allowing the food to adhere to the rotating disk 27, thus positioning and controlling the cutting thickness, thereby improving the cutting stability. At the same time, the lifting of the limiting frame 13 drives the lifting of the limiting rod 12, which in turn works with the rotating rod 8 and the connecting plate 11 to drive the connecting frame 14 and the pressing frame 18 to press down.

[0069] Working principle: First, the connecting platform 1 and the support frame 3 support the transport frame 2 and the mounting frame 5. The first motor 6 drives the first sprocket 7 and the first roller 4 to rotate, thereby driving the transmission belt and the food to move. Then, when the first sprocket 7 rotates, it drives the rotating rod 8 and the third sprocket 10 to rotate through the second sprocket 9. Then, the third sprocket 10, the fourth sprocket 16 and the fifth sprocket 17 drive the second roller 19 and the pressing transmission belt to move, thereby cooperating with the transport frame 2 to position and transport the food. Finally, the limit frame 13 lifts the limit rod 12, which in turn cooperates with the rotating rod 8 and the connecting plate 11 to drive the connecting frame 14 and the pressing frame 18 to press down.

[0070] In use, firstly, the second motor 26 drives the rotating disk 27 and the rotating cutter 30 to rotate. Then, the conveyed food adheres to the rotating disk 27, and the rotating cutter 30 rotates around its own axis to cut the food in conjunction with the drive gear 28 and the driven gear 31. Then, the cut food falls into the storage rack 25 to receive the cut food for easy removal. Finally, the connecting table 1 and the support table 24 can be moved and separated for easy maintenance.

[0071] The above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A food cutting machine, comprising a connecting table (1), characterized in that: A support platform (24) is rotatably connected to the rear end of the connecting platform (1). A storage rack (25) is slidably connected to the inner side of the support platform (24). A second motor (26) is installed at the rear end of the storage rack (25). A rotating disk (27) for positioning food is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor (26). The second motor (26) is used to drive the rotating disk (27) to rotate. A drive gear (28) is rotatably connected to the rear end of the rotating disk (27). A limit plate (29) is rotatably connected between the rotating disk (27) and the drive gear (28). Rotary cutters (30) are provided on both sides of the rotating disk (27). The rotating cutters (30) are rotatably connected to the limit plate (29). A driven gear (31) is installed at the rear end of the rotating cutter (30). The driven gear (31) meshes with the drive gear (28).

2. The food cutting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the connecting platform (1) is provided with a transport frame (2), the lower end of the transport frame (2) is provided with a support frame (3), the inner side of the support frame (3) is rotatably connected with a first roller (4), one side end of the support frame (3) is provided with a mounting frame (5), the inner side of the mounting frame (5) is provided with a first motor (6), the output end of the first motor (6) is fixedly connected with a first sprocket (7), and the first sprocket (7) is fixedly connected to the first roller (4) at the front end.

3. A food cutting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rotating rod (8) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the connecting platform (1). A second sprocket (9) is provided on the rotating rod (8). A third sprocket (10) is provided on both sides of the rotating rod (8). A connecting plate (11) is provided between the two third sprockets (10).

4. A food cutting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A limit rod (12) is provided at the upper end of the connecting plate (11). A limit frame (13) is slidably connected to both sides of the limit rod (12). A connecting frame (14) is installed on one side of the lower end of the limit frame (13), and a sprocket frame (15) is installed on the other side of the lower end of the limit frame (13).

5. A food cutting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper end of the sprocket frame (15) is rotatably connected to a fourth sprocket (16), the lower end of the sprocket frame (15) is rotatably connected to a fifth sprocket (17), and a pressure frame (18) is installed at the lower end of the sprocket frame (15).

6. A food cutting machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the pressing frame (18) is rotatably connected to a second roller (19), which is fixedly connected to a fifth sprocket (17). The lower end of the pressing frame (18) is rotatably connected to a third roller (20).

7. A food cutting machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A docking frame (21) is installed on the lower inner side of the connecting platform (1). Support rods (22) are provided on both sides of the docking frame (21). A connecting block (23) is installed on the upper end of the support rod (22). The connecting block (23) is rotatably connected to the sprocket frame (15).

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