Automatic cutting device for lotus root head

Abstract

The utility model relates to food processing field discloses a kind of lotus root head automatic cutting equipment, including rack, the inner wall of the rack is provided with conveyor belt, the inner wall of the rack is provided with cutting tool, the inner wall of the rack is fixedly connected with water collecting tank, the top of the water collecting tank is fixedly connected with support frame, the right side wall of the support frame is fixedly connected with motor by support, the left side wall of the support frame is fixedly connected with electric push rod by support, the bottom of the electric push rod is fixedly connected with inclined block.In the utility model, the silt on the surface of lotus root is cleaned by setting water pipe, belt and brush, effectively prevent silt from causing abrasion to cutting tool, and simultaneously, the inclined block is extruded with electric push rod to rotate rotating plate, so that lotus root is rolled to conveyor belt under the action of its gravity to be transported, and the rotating plate is reset by the elastic force of torsion spring, which is simple to operate and greatly improves work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing, and in particular to an automatic lotus root cutting device. Background Technology

[0002] The lotus root tip is the top part of the lotus root, usually referring to the shortest segment at the very front of the root. It is relatively thin, has a terminal bud, and is the reproductive organ from which new lotus plants sprout. It has a firmer texture and slightly coarser fibers. In the initial processing of lotus roots, it is often cut off separately to avoid affecting the quality of subsequent products. Some of it can also be processed for consumption or used as a specialty ingredient. Using automated cutting equipment to process lotus root tips can significantly improve processing efficiency, replace the low productivity of manual labor, ensure uniform cutting precision, reduce material loss, meet food hygiene standards, avoid human contact contamination, reduce labor costs, solve the problem of efficiency fluctuations caused by labor shortages and operator fatigue, and is suitable for continuous operation of lotus root processing production lines.

[0003] When using the cutting equipment, the staff first turns on the machine to check the operating status, the precision of the cutting tools and the safety protection. Then, the lotus root segments to be processed are evenly put into the feed inlet and conveyed by the conveyor belt. Next, the cutting parameters are preset according to the size of the lotus root head. After starting the equipment, the lotus root head is removed by positioning, clamping, cutting and separating. Finally, the processed lotus root body and lotus root head are collected. After the operation is completed, the equipment is cleaned and the power is cut off to adapt to continuous operation of the production line.

[0004] The existing technology has the following drawbacks: some existing cutting equipment lacks a cleaning component, and the lotus root to be processed is usually covered with silt. The silt will seriously affect the cutting efficiency of the cutting blade and cause wear to the cutting blade, reducing the service life of the cutting blade. Some pretreatment is done by manual cleaning, but manual cleaning is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, an automatic lotus root cutting device is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above deficiencies, this utility model provides an automatic lotus root cutting device, which aims to improve the problem that some cutting devices in the prior art lack components for cleaning sludge.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an automatic lotus root cutting device, comprising a frame, a conveyor belt provided on the inner wall of the frame, a cutting blade provided on the inner wall of the frame, a water collection tank fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame, a support frame fixedly connected to the top of the water collection tank, a motor fixedly connected to the right side wall of the support frame via a bracket, an electric push rod fixedly connected to the left side wall of the support frame via a bracket, an inclined block fixedly connected to the bottom end of the electric push rod, a water pipe fixedly connected to the front outer wall of the support frame via a bracket, a fixing plate fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame, a belt provided on the inner wall of the fixing plate, a rotating plate elastically connected to the inner wall of the support frame via a torsion spring, and a brush fixedly connected to the front outer wall of the rotating plate.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] An air blowing pipe is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame, and a collection box is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the frame. A limit block is elastically connected to the inner wall of the collection box through a return spring, and a box cover is slidably connected to the inner wall of the collection box.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The belt is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor via a pulley.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The inner wall of the support frame is fixedly connected to one end of the torsion spring, and the other end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating plate.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The rotating plate is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support frame, and the inclined block is in contact with the top of the rotating plate.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The inner wall of the collection box is fixedly connected to one end of the return spring, and the other end of the return spring is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the limiting block.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The limiting block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the collection box.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] A circular groove is provided on the inner wall of the box cover, and the limiting block is inserted into the inner wall of the circular groove.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In this utility model, the silt on the surface of the lotus root is cleaned by setting up water pipes, belts and brushes, which effectively prevents the silt from causing wear on the cutting blade. At the same time, the lotus root is rolled onto the conveyor belt by the force of its own gravity by the electric push rod that drives the inclined block to rotate. The rotation plate is reset by the elastic force of the torsion spring. The operation is simple and greatly improves the work efficiency.

[0023] 2. In this utility model, the lotus root head and lotus root scraps adhering to the cutting blade are blown into the collection box by the air blowing pipe, which effectively prevents the lotus root head and lotus root scraps from accumulating on the cutting blade. When cleaning the collection box, you only need to manually pull out the limit block and pull the box cover, and use the return spring to drive the limit block to reset. No additional tools are required, which reduces the downtime of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an automatic lotus root cutting device proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the support frame of an automatic lotus root cutting device proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the frame of an automatic lotus root cutting device proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the collection box and box cover of an automatic lotus root cutting device proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the collection box of an automatic lotus root cutting device proposed in this utility model.

[0029] Legend:

[0030] 1. Frame; 2. Conveyor belt; 3. Cutting blade; 4. Support frame; 5. Water collection tank; 6. Rotating plate; 7. Brush; 8. Water pipe; 9. Electric push rod; 10. Air blowing pipe; 11. Motor; 12. Torsion spring; 13. Inclined block; 14. Fixing plate; 15. Belt; 16. Collection box; 17. Box cover; 18. Limiting block; 19. Return spring. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0032] Reference Figures 1-3 This utility model provides an embodiment of an automatic lotus root cutting device, comprising a frame 1, a conveyor belt 2 installed on the inner wall of the frame 1, vertical baffles installed on the conveyor belt 2 to prevent lotus roots from accumulating during transport, a cutting blade 3 installed on the inner wall of the frame 1, a water collection tank 5 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame 1, the water collection tank 5 collecting the muddy water after washing the lotus roots and discharging it through a pipe into an external water circulation system for treatment and recycling, a support frame 4 fixedly connected to the top of the water collection tank 5, a motor 11 fixedly connected to the right side wall of the support frame 4 via a bracket, the output end of the motor 11 being connected to a rotating shaft inside a belt 15 to provide power for the transmission of the belt 15, and an electric push rod 9 fixedly connected to the left side wall of the support frame 4 via a bracket, the electric push rod 9 converting electrical energy into linear reciprocating motion, driving the inclined block 1 3. Move downwards and squeeze the rotating plate 6, pressing against the rotating plate 6 to make it flip over, allowing the lotus root to roll onto the conveyor belt 2 under its own weight for subsequent operations. The bottom end of the electric push rod 9 is fixedly connected to the inclined block 13. The front outer wall of the support frame 4 is fixedly connected to the water pipe 8 through the bracket. The water pipe 8 is connected to an external water source, and water is sprayed out through the front spray head to wash the mud on the lotus root. The inner wall of the support frame 4 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 14. The inner wall of the fixing plate 14 is equipped with a belt 15. The belt 15 pushes the lotus root during transmission, allowing the lotus root to roll, which facilitates all-round cleaning of the lotus root. The inner wall of the support frame 4 is elastically connected to the rotating plate 6 through the torsion spring 12. The front outer wall of the rotating plate 6 is fixedly connected to the brush 7. The bristles of the brush 7 are elastic bristles of alternating lengths, which can adapt to the irregular shape of the lotus root.

[0033] Reference Figures 3-5An air blowing pipe 10 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame 1. The air blowing pipe 10 is connected to an external air source. During the cutting process of the cutting blade 3, air is blown onto the cutting blade 3 to blow off the lotus root head and lotus root debris, preventing them from accumulating on the cutting blade 3. A collection box 16 is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the frame 1. The collection box 16 collects the blown-off lotus root head and lotus root debris, preventing the debris from scattering and polluting the working environment. The inner wall of the collection box 16 is elastically connected to a limit block 18 via a return spring 19. A box cover 17 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the collection box 16. The box cover 17 prevents the lotus root head from rolling off, and the box cover 17 is not bolted to the collection box 16, making it convenient to clean the collection box 16. 6. Cleaning is performed. The inner wall of the collection box 16 is fixedly connected to one end of the return spring 19, and the other end of the return spring 19 is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the limiting block 18. When the limiting block 18 moves forward, the return spring 19 is compressed. When resetting, the elastic force of the return spring 19 drives the limiting block 18 to reset backward. The limiting block 18 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the collection box 16. A circular groove is provided on the inner wall of the box cover 17. The limiting block 18 is inserted into the inner wall of the circular groove. When the limiting block 18 is inserted into the inner wall of the circular groove, it limits the box cover 17. When the limiting block 18 separates from the inner wall of the circular groove, it releases the limitation on the box cover 17.

[0034] Reference Figures 1-3 The belt 15 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 11 via the pulley. The inner wall of the support frame 4 is fixedly connected to one end of the torsion spring 12, and the other end of the torsion spring 12 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating plate 6. When the inclined block 13 presses the rotating plate 6 to rotate, the torsion spring 12 is compressed. When resetting, the elastic force of the torsion spring 12 drives the rotating plate 6 to rotate and reset. The rotating plate 6 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support frame 4, and the inclined block 13 contacts the top of the rotating plate 6.

[0035] Working principle: Before cutting the lotus root head, the worker first places the lotus root to be processed between the fixed plate 14 and the rotating plate 6 in the support frame 4. After the brush 7 comes into contact with the lotus root, it deforms to adapt to the shape of the lotus root. Then, the motor 11 is started. The motor 11 drives the belt 15 to make the lotus root roll. At the same time, the water pipe 8 flows water to wash the lotus root. The brush 7 cleans the mud on the surface of the rolling lotus root. The cleaned mud and water flow into the water collection tank 5 for collection. It is then discharged into the external water circulation system for treatment and recycling through the pipe on the water collection tank 5. After cleaning, the electric push rod 9 is started. The inclined block 13 at the bottom of the electric push rod 9 squeezes the rotating plate 6 to make it rotate. At the same time, the torsion spring 12 is compressed. When the rotating plate 6 rotates to be parallel to the edge of the water collection tank 5, the lotus root rolls onto the conveyor belt 2 in the frame 1 under its own weight for conveying. After the electric push rod 9 returns to its original position, the elastic force of the torsion spring 12 will drive the rotating plate 6 to rotate and return to its original position.

[0036] After the conveyor belt 2 transports the lotus root to the cutting position, the high-speed rotating cutting blade 3 cuts off the lotus root head. At the same time, the air blowing pipe 10 blows air to blow off the lotus root head and lotus root scraps stuck to the right side wall of the cutting blade 3, which fall into the collection box 16 for collection. When cleaning the lotus root head and lotus root scraps, simply pull the limiting block 18 forward manually to separate the limiting block 18 from the circular groove on the box cover 17. At the same time, the return spring 19 is compressed. Then, pull the box cover 17 upward so that another circular groove on the box cover 17 coincides with the limiting block 18. Then, release the limiting block 18, and use the elasticity of the return spring 19 to drive the limiting block 18 to return to the inner wall of the circular groove. This will clean the lotus root head and lotus root scraps. After cleaning, simply return the box cover 17 to the original position according to the above steps to complete the cleaning of the lotus root head and lotus root scraps.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic lotus root cutting device, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: The inner wall of the frame (1) is provided with a conveyor belt (2), the inner wall of the frame (1) is provided with a cutting blade (3), the inner wall of the frame (1) is fixedly connected with a water collection tank (5), the top of the water collection tank (5) is fixedly connected with a support frame (4), the right side wall of the support frame (4) is fixedly connected with a motor (11) through a bracket, the left side wall of the support frame (4) is fixedly connected with an electric push rod (9) through a bracket, the bottom end of the electric push rod (9) is fixedly connected with a wedge (13), the front outer wall of the support frame (4) is fixedly connected with a water pipe (8) through a bracket, the inner wall of the support frame (4) is fixedly connected with a fixing plate (14), the inner wall of the fixing plate (14) is provided with a belt (15), the inner wall of the support frame (4) is elastically connected with a rotating plate (6) through a torsion spring (12), and the front outer wall of the rotating plate (6) is fixedly connected with a brush (7).

2. The automatic lotus root cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air blowing pipe (10) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame (1), and a collection box (16) is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the frame (1). A limit block (18) is elastically connected to the inner wall of the collection box (16) through a return spring (19), and a box cover (17) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the collection box (16).

3. The automatic lotus root cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The belt (15) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (11) via a pulley.

4. The automatic lotus root cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the support frame (4) is fixedly connected to one end of the torsion spring (12), and the other end of the torsion spring (12) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating plate (6).

5. The automatic lotus root cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating plate (6) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support frame (4), and the inclined block (13) is in contact with the top of the rotating plate (6).

6. The automatic lotus root cutting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the collection box (16) is fixedly connected to one end of the return spring (19), and the other end of the return spring (19) is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the limiting block (18).

7. The automatic lotus root cutting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting block (18) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the collection box (16).

8. The automatic lotus root cutting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A circular groove is provided on the inner wall of the box cover (17), and the limiting block (18) is inserted into the inner wall of the circular groove.

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