A guide assembly and flavor processing apparatus

Abstract

The application relates to a guiding assembly and a flavor processing device. The guiding assembly comprises a guiding part arranged at a cutting discharge port. The guiding part is configured to extend along the edge of the cutting discharge port to guide the falling angle of the material slice changing the plane where the material slice is located. The application can stabilize the material amount, ensure the production quality of the beverage, achieve the purpose of controllable cost and production, guide the falling angle of the material slice, ensure that each material slice can be fully squeezed, obtain more lemon juice under the same material amount, and improve the acidity and taste of the beverage.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 2025218603204, filed on August 29, 2025, entitled “A Flavor Processing Equipment”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This utility model relates to the field of catering equipment technology, specifically to a guiding component and flavor processing equipment. Background Technology

[0003] Currently, fruit and vegetable flavored drinks are popular everyday items, with lemon-flavored drinks being the most common. These drinks are made by extracting lemon juice through slicing, pounding, and pressing, adding a natural lemon flavor that is loved by customers.

[0004] However, existing processing methods, including manual and machine processing, still have the following drawbacks: manual processing is not only costly and inefficient, but also produces beverages with uncontrollable quality; machine processing cannot precisely control the thickness and quantity of slices, as well as the utilization rate of materials, which not only increases raw material consumption, but also results in uncontrollable beverage quality. Furthermore, by setting the cutting module of the processing equipment horizontally, there is no need to add a material pushing component, thereby reducing the size of the equipment. However, this will cause the produced material slices to fall horizontally onto the extrusion module, where the slice plane and the extrusion surface are perpendicular to each other, which is not conducive to fully extruding the material slices. Utility Model Content

[0005] The primary objective of this application is to provide a guiding component and flavor processing equipment that can stabilize the amount of materials used, ensure the quality of the beverage, and thus achieve cost and output control. At the same time, it guides the falling angle of the material slices to ensure that each slice is fully compressed, thereby obtaining more lemon juice with the same amount of materials and improving the acidity and taste of the beverage.

[0006] To achieve the various objectives of this application, the following technical solution is adopted: A guiding component is provided for use in flavor processing equipment to meet one of the purposes of this application. The guiding component includes a guiding portion disposed at a cutting outlet, the guiding portion being configured to extend along the edge of the cutting outlet for guiding material slices to change the angle of fall of the plane in which they are located.

[0007] In one specific embodiment, the first falling angle of the plane on which the material slice is located is a horizontal angle perpendicular to the center line of the extrusion area, and the second falling angle of the plane on which the material slice is located is changed by the guide to a vertical angle parallel to the center line of the extrusion area.

[0008] In one specific embodiment, the horizontal height of the impact surface formed by the guide portion at the edge of the cutting outlet is lower than the horizontal height of the highest point of the cutting outlet, and the impact surface is the contact surface between the material slice and the guide portion.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the height difference between the guide portion and the highest point of the cutting outlet is 0.5cm-3cm.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the number of guide sections is one.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the guide portion is located where the line connecting the edge of the cutting outlet is parallel to the center line of the extrusion zone.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the height difference between the horizontal plane where the impact surface is located and the horizontal plane where the center line of the extrusion zone is located is configured to have a height difference range, the height difference range including 100%-150% of the maximum diameter of the material.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the guide extends along the edge of the cutting outlet by a distance ranging from one-sixth to one-third of the diameter length of the cutting outlet.

[0014] On the other hand, a flavor processing apparatus provided to suit one of the purposes of this application includes a guiding component as described in the first aspect, the guiding component being disposed on a cutting module of the flavor processing apparatus, the flavor processing apparatus comprising: The material conveying module is used to store and transport the target material; A cutting module, located below the material feeding module, is used to quantitatively cut the target material according to processing instructions; An extrusion module, located below the cutting module, is used to extrude quantitatively cut material slices.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the flavor processing apparatus includes: The main body of the equipment is used to detachably connect the material conveying module, the cutting module and the extrusion module to the main body of the equipment.

[0016] In one specific embodiment, the cutting module includes: A fixing component is provided with a cutting outlet, which is located above the extrusion module so that the quantitatively cut target material slices fall into the extrusion area of ​​the extrusion module; The movable component includes a cutting part, an anvil part, and a cutting opening. The first plane where the cutting part is located and the second plane where the anvil part is located are configured in a staggered parallel state with a height difference based on the cutting thickness. The movable component is movably mounted on the fixed component so that the cutting part moves to above the second plane of the anvil part, and the cutting opening is located above the cutting outlet. The cutting edge is provided with a cutting body.

[0017] In one specific embodiment, the extrusion module includes: The extrusion chamber provides the extrusion space for the material slices; An extrusion unit, comprising at least one extruding component and a pressure receiving component, wherein the extruding component is a rotating component and the pressure receiving component is a rotating / fixed component, and the rotational speed of the rotating component is adjustable; A capping unit, the capping unit comprising at least two capping components, each capping component comprising a weight-bearing part and a capping part; The self-weight part is used to maintain the sealing state of the sealing unit, and the sealing part is used to enclose and form a cover that seals the discharge port of the extrusion chamber.

[0018] In one specific embodiment, the flavor processing equipment includes a barcode scanning control module, which includes: A barcode scanning sensing unit is used to identify processing requirements, which include quantitative cutting information; The control unit is used to generate processing instructions based on the processing requirements and send them to the cutting module and the extrusion module.

[0019] The technical solution of this utility model has many advantages, including but not limited to the following aspects: This invention utilizes a material conveying module for material transport and storage. When material needs processing, the conveying module uses the material's own weight to transport it to the cutting module for quantitative cutting into slices. These slices are then fully compressed by the extrusion module to extract the original juice. With the same amount of material, more juice can be obtained, resulting in a richer flavor in subsequent beverages. This not only stabilizes material usage but also ensures beverage quality, achieving cost and output control. Furthermore, a guiding component is installed at the cutting outlet of the cutting module. The material slices impact the guide, changing their falling angle until they fall towards the extrusion surface, ensuring each slice is fully compressed. This yields more lemon juice with the same amount of material, enhancing the beverage's acidity and flavor, achieving full material utilization, and simultaneously ensuring stable control of output quality and material costs. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a flavor processing device exemplified by this application; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the device body as exemplary in this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary material feeding module of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary cutting chamber according to this application; Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the cutting chamber, which is an example of this application. Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of an exemplary extrusion module of this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary cutting buckle of this application; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the state of the cutting buckle limiting cutting module, which is an example of this application. Figure 9 for Figure 7 Enlarged schematic diagram of the cutting buckle; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary cutting module of this application; Figure 11 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram of an exemplary fastener; Figure 12 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram of an exemplary active component; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting module in a variant embodiment of this application; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary bootloader component in this application; Figure 15 for Figure 14 A diagram from another perspective; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary extrusion module in this application; Figure 17 for Figure 16 A diagram from another perspective; Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary extrusion unit in this application; Figure 19 This is an assembly diagram of an exemplary capping unit in this application; Figure 20 for Figure 19 Schematic diagram of the middle sealing unit; Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary transmission module in this application; Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary guide rail module in this application; Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary quantitative sensing component in this application; Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary barcode scanning control module in this application.

[0021] Figure label: 1000 - Material conveying module; 1010-Feeding hopper body, 1020-Feeding channel, 1021-Feeding inlet, 1022-Feeding outlet, 1023-Feeding retainer ring; 2000-Cutting Module; 2010-Fixed component, 2011-Cutting outlet, 2012-Moving track, 2013-Limit mounting hole, 2014-Limiting area, 2015-Limiting guide rail; 2020 - Moving part, 2021 - Cutting part, 2022 - Anvil part, 2023 - Cutting edge, 2024 - Moving pin, 2025 - Guide rail protrusion; 2030 - Blade Body; 2100 - Boot component, 2110 - Boot section; 3000-Extrusion module, 3010-Extrusion chamber, 3020-Extrusion unit, 3030-Extrusion part, 3040-Pressure-bearing part, 3050-Sealing unit, 3060-Sealing part, 3061-Weight-bearing part, 3062-Sealing part, 3100-Extrusion protrusion; 4000-Main body of equipment, 4100-Feeding trough, 4200-Cutting chamber, 4201-Cutting chamber cover, 4202-Cutting chamber body, 4300-Extrusion trough, 4400-Cutting buckle; 5000-Transmission module, 5010-Sun gear, 5020-Planetary gear, 5030-Ring gear, 5100-Quantitative sensing component, 5110-Unit under test, 5120-Sensing unit; 6000 - Guide rail module, 6010 - Guide rail, 6020 - Sliding part; 7000 - Barcode Scanning Control Module; 8000 - Scan code on the cup body. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Before detailing the specific embodiments of the technical solution of this application, we will first disclose the application scenarios suitable for supporting the implementation of the technical solution of this application.

[0023] The technical solution of this application is applicable to the field of catering equipment technology, and is particularly applicable to flavor processing scenarios. In this context, the technical solution of this application can be applied in a typical lemon-flavored beverage processing process. It is understood that, in addition to lemon-flavored processing, the flavor processing equipment proposed in this application is also applicable to other flavor beverage processing processes involving cutting and extrusion steps.

[0024] In the existing technology, flavored beverages are usually made by pounding or mechanical processing. The original juice of fruits and vegetables is obtained by slicing and pressing. It can be added to beverages or other foods to add natural flavor, while retaining the nutritional value of various fruits and vegetables. Therefore, it is very popular with customers. At present, thanks to the development of mechanical automation technology, the traditional manual production has been replaced by innovatively designed processing equipment. However, the existing processing equipment still has shortcomings. Take the processing of lemon flavor as an example. First, the thickness of the lemon slices produced during the slicing process is a variable that affects the output and cost. Usually, the number of lemon slices required for a single serving of beverage is determined in advance. Lemon slices that are too thin or too thick will affect the taste of the beverage. Moreover, the uncontrollable thickness will lead to changes in the number of lemon slices cut in a single batch (if the lemon slices are too thin, the number of slices will be increased, and if the lemon slices are too thick, the number of slices will be reduced, which not only easily wastes lemon materials, but also makes it impossible to accurately manage the quantitative processing of materials. Secondly, the degree of compression of lemon slices during the extrusion process is another variable affecting output and cost. If the lemon slices are not fully compressed, the actual amount of lemon juice produced will be less, resulting in insufficient acidity. This not only affects the taste of the beverage but also causes material waste. Specifically, lemon juice is concentrated in the pulp of the lemon slices. How to fully compress the lemon pulp during the extrusion process to obtain more lemon juice is the key to improving material utilization. This can not only stabilize the amount of material used but also ensure the quality of the beverage, thereby achieving the goal of controllable cost and output.

[0025] Furthermore, to address the aforementioned technical problems, this application proposes a flavor processing device, aiming to provide an overall concept for controlling product quality and cost, wherein the flavor processing device includes: The material conveying module is used to store and transport the target material; A cutting module, located below the material feeding module, is used to quantitatively cut the target material according to processing instructions; An extrusion module, located below the cutting module, is used to extrude quantitatively cut material slices.

[0026] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0028] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0031] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0032] See Figures 1-24 This application discloses a flavor processing device, which includes: The material conveying module 1000 is used to store and convey the target material; the cutting module 2000 is located below the material conveying module 1000 and is used to quantitatively cut the target material according to the processing instructions; the extrusion module 3000 is located below the cutting module 2000 and is used to extrude the quantitatively cut material slices.

[0033] Optionally, the flavor processing equipment of this application mainly performs slicing and extrusion processing on fruits and vegetables. Different materials are processed according to different flavor requirements. Therefore, the target material and material slices mentioned above can represent various fruits and vegetables. For example, in some embodiments of this application, when processing lemon-flavored beverages, the corresponding target material represents lemon and the material slices represent lemon slices. It is understood that the flavor processing equipment of this application does not limit the types of materials processed. Those skilled in the art can select applicable fruits and vegetables according to actual needs, and no limitation is made here.

[0034] It should be noted that in the flavor processing equipment of this application, the feeding module 1000, the cutting module 2000 and the extrusion module 3000 are configured as functional modules according to their corresponding functions. The corresponding functional modules can be assembled and used according to different processing needs. For example, the above functional modules can be assembled on a food processing table, and may also include other devices, such as a platform, a funnel, a drainage component, etc. Those skilled in the art can select or design the installation structure of the above functional modules according to actual needs to achieve the best effect of the corresponding function of the above functional modules. This application does not limit this.

[0035] Specifically, the feeding module 1000, cutting module 2000, and extrusion module 3000 are located at the same vertical height. The feeding module 1000 can use the material's own weight to fall to the cutting module 2000 for cutting, eliminating the need for a material pushing device and reducing equipment size and cost. Similarly, the cutting module 2000 is positioned above the extrusion module 3000, and the material slices output by the cutting module 2000 can fall to the extrusion module 3000 for extrusion. Given that the above functional modules are located at different heights within the same vertical direction, the flavor processing equipment assembled with these functional modules can be further reduced in size, achieving a compact effect. This is especially beneficial in space-constrained scenarios such as store kitchens or store counters, reducing space usage and providing users with more activity space.

[0036] Specifically, based on the design of the aforementioned feeding module 1000, cutting module 2000, and extrusion module 3000, the feeding module 1000 can store and transport lemons, the cutting module 2000 can set the cutting thickness and cutting quantity to quantitatively cut lemons, producing lemon slices corresponding to the processing requirements, and the extrusion module 3000 can fully extrude the quantitatively cut lemon slices to produce more lemon juice under the condition of the same amount of lemon slices, so that the lemonade produced later can achieve the target acidity taste. This not only improves the quality of lemon-flavored beverages but also accurately controls the amount of materials used, thereby achieving the goal of cost and output control.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, see Figure 1 The flavor processing equipment includes a main body 4000, which serves as the assembly base for functional modules such as the feeding module 1000, cutting module 2000, and extrusion module 3000. The feeding module 1000, cutting module 2000, and extrusion module 3000 can be detachably connected and assembled onto the main body 4000. This not only maximizes the functionality of each module but also facilitates disassembly, cleaning, and replacement of any module, making the flavor processing equipment more flexible and convenient to use. The 000 can adopt various structural designs adapted to the integrated feeding module 1000, cutting module 2000 and extrusion module 3000 and other functional modules. Those skilled in the art can design the shape, structure and size parameters of the main body 4000 according to actual needs, which are not limited here. It is worth noting that in order to match the positional relationship of the feeding module 1000, cutting module 2000 and extrusion module 3000, the main body 4000 can be designed as a cuboid or column with a certain height, which can reduce the overall volume of the flavor processing equipment and achieve a compact effect.

[0038] In one specific embodiment, see Figure 2 as well as Figure 3The flavor processing equipment has a feeding inlet on the upper surface of the main body 4000, which is equipped with a feeding slot 4100 for detachable installation of the feeding module 1000. It can be understood that the feeding inlet of the main body 4000 corresponds to the feeding outlet 1022 of the feeding module 1000. The outer wall of the feeding module 1000 at the feeding outlet 1022 is equipped with a feeding retaining ring 1023 adapted to the feeding slot 4100. By inserting the feeding retaining ring 1023 into the feeding slot 4100, the feeding module is... The 1000 is detachably mounted on the upper surface of the main body 4000 of the equipment, and the conveying module 1000 forms a top-to-bottom conveying channel 1020. It can convey materials by their own weight without the need for additional pushing devices, which can reduce the size and production cost of the flavor processing equipment and achieve a compact design. This makes the flavor processing equipment suitable for flavor processing operations in small spaces. The conveying module 1000 can be disassembled, cleaned and replaced separately, which makes the functional module flexible and modular.

[0039] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that the above-mentioned detachable installation method, which involves the material conveying ring 1023 and the material conveying groove 4100, can be replaced. Specifically, it can be replaced with other connection methods, including but not limited to threaded connections, snap-fit ​​connections, or other detachable connection methods, depending on actual needs.

[0040] In one specific embodiment, see Figure 4 The flavor processing equipment has a cutting chamber 4200 inside the main body 4000. The cutting chamber 4200 can be used to assemble the cutting module 2000 and provide cutting operation space for the cutting module 2000. The cutting chamber 4200 has an inlet on the top that is compatible with the material conveying module 1000 of the main body 4000, and an outlet on the bottom that is compatible with the extrusion module 3000 of the main body 4000. The cutting module 2000 and the cutting chamber 4200 are interference fit to prevent the cutting module 2000 from shaking during the cutting process and to ensure the stability of the cutting action. It can be understood that the cutting module 2000 can also be removed from the cutting chamber 4200 for cleaning or replacement, so that the functional module can achieve the flexibility of modularization.

[0041] Further, see Figure 5The cutting chamber 4200 includes a cutting chamber cover 4201 and a cutting chamber body 4202. The cutting chamber cover 4201 and the cutting chamber body 4202 form a space to accommodate the cutting module 2000. The dimensions of the cutting chamber body 4202 are set according to the dimensions of the cutting module 2000. The material provided by the feeding module 1000 enters the cutting chamber 4200 through the inlet on the cutting chamber cover 4201. After the target material is cut into material slices by the cutting module 2000, it falls into the extrusion module 3000 through the outlet at the bottom of the cutting chamber body 4202 for the extrusion process of the material slices.

[0042] In one specific embodiment, see Figure 6 In the flavor processing equipment, the lower surface of the cutting chamber 4202 in the main body 4000 is provided with an extrusion slot 4300 for detachable assembly of the extrusion module 3000. The discharge port at the bottom of the cutting chamber 4202 corresponds to the opening of the inlet of the extrusion module 3000. The edge of the extrusion module 3000 is provided with an extrusion protrusion 3100 that matches the extrusion slot 4300. The extrusion module 3000 can be detachably installed by inserting the extrusion protrusion 3100 into the extrusion slot 4300. The extrusion module 3000 can also be slid out of the extrusion slot 4300 for cleaning or replacement, so that the extrusion module 3000 can achieve modularity of extrusion function.

[0043] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that the aforementioned detachable installation method, which involves the extrusion protrusion 3100 and the extrusion groove 4300, can be replaced. Specifically, it can be replaced with other connection methods, including but not limited to threaded connections, snap-fit ​​connections, or other detachable connection methods, depending on actual needs.

[0044] In a more detailed embodiment, see [link to embodiment]. Figure 7 , Figure 8 as well as Figure 9The main body 4000 has a cutting chamber 4202 with a cutting buckle 4400 for limiting the cutting module 2000. At least two cutting buckles 4400 are configured. Each cutting buckle 4400 includes a limiting block 4410, a fixing block 4430, and a fixing protrusion 4420. The cutting buckle 4400 is engaged and fixed within the chamber wall of the cutting chamber 4202 by the fixing protrusion 4420. When assembling the cutting module 2000, the protrusion on the limiting block 4410 is inserted into the limiting mounting hole 2013 of the cutting module 2000. Due to the engagement of the limiting block 4410 and the fixing protrusion 4420, the cutting module 2000 is secured. An elastic element is provided between blocks 4430. This elastic element ensures that the protrusion of the limiting block 4410 always abuts against the wall of the limiting mounting hole 2013, thereby providing two tensile forces along two opposite width directions of the cutting module 2000. This keeps the cutting module 2000 in a fixed position, preventing it from shaking during the cutting process. This reduces the problem of inaccurate cutting processes caused by structural shaking, ensuring that the thickness and quantity of material slices produced in each cutting process are accurate to the actual requirements. To ensure consistent quantity and improve the working stability of the cutting module 2000, it is understood that in this embodiment, the cutting latch 4400 serves as a limiting functional structure for assembling the cutting module 2000. When it is necessary to disassemble the cutting module 2000, simply moving the protrusion of the limiting block 4410 will release the limiting state of the cutting latch 4400 on the cutting module 2000. It is also understood that the stability of the cutting module 2000 during the cutting process can be increased by the interference fit between the cutting module 2000 and the cutting chamber 4200. However, by adopting this refined implementation method, the stability of the cutting module 2000 can be further increased. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the limiting functional structure can be assembled and disassembled according to the actual usage. The size, installation position, quantity, and other parameters of the cutting latch 4400 can be designed based on maximizing the limiting of the cutting module 2000 to stably execute the cutting function of the cutting module 2000, and are not limited.

[0045] Regarding the aforementioned material conveying module 1000, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 as well as Figure 3In one embodiment, the material conveying module 1000 includes a material conveying hopper 1010, within which a material conveying channel 1020 is formed for storing and conveying the target material. The material conveying hopper 1010 is vertically arranged on the main body 4000, and material conveying is achieved by the material's own weight. Therefore, the cross-sectional shape of the material conveying hopper 1010 in this application includes, but is not limited to, circular, elliptical, quadrilateral, polygonal, or irregular shapes. Those skilled in the art can design the cross-sectional shape of the material conveying hopper 1010 according to the shape of the target material; this application does not impose any limitations. The material conveying channel 1020... The conveying channel can be either a straight or curved channel. Specifically, the height of the conveying inlet 1021 of the conveying channel 1020 should be higher than the conveying outlet 1022 of the conveying channel 1020, so that the target material is arranged and stored sequentially along the length of the conveying channel 1020 and falls from the conveying inlet 1021 to the conveying outlet 1022 by its own weight, thereby entering the cutting area of ​​the cutting module 2000 for the cutting process. Through the above design of the conveying module 1000, the structural design of the pushing function can be eliminated, and the material can be automatically pushed by its own weight, which can effectively reduce the size of the equipment and improve the space utilization rate.

[0046] For information on the cutting functions of the cutting module 2000, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 10-12 As shown, in a specific embodiment, the cutting module 2000 includes a fixed member 2010, a movable member 2020, and a blade body 2030. The fixed member 2010 has a cutting outlet 2011 at its bottom, which is located above the extrusion module 3000. The cutting outlet 2011 can directly feed the material slices that have completed the cutting process into the extrusion module 3000 to perform the extrusion process. The fixed member 2010 has a limiting area 2014 for restricting the movement of the movable member 2020. The shape of the limiting area 2014 is adapted to the outer contour of the movable member 2020, so that the movable member 2020 can perform reciprocating linear motion within the limiting area 2014 to complete the material cutting process. The movable member 2020 is movably assembled within the limiting area 2014.

[0047] Furthermore, the fixed component 2010 is provided with a movable track 2012, and the movable component 2020 is provided with a movable pin 2024. By placing the movable pin 2024 in the movable track 2012, the movable component 2020 is movably assembled in the limiting area 2014 and performs reciprocating linear motion along the movable track 2012. The movable component 2020 is provided with a cutter body 2030. It can be understood that one reciprocating linear motion of the movable component is one cutting action, producing a piece of material slice, thereby achieving quantitative control of cutting.

[0048] Furthermore, the inner wall of the limiting area 2014 of the fixed member 2010 is provided with a limiting guide rail 2015, and the side wall of the movable member 2020 is provided with a guide rail protrusion 2025 that is compatible with the limiting guide rail 2015. The guide rail protrusion 2025 is inserted into the limiting guide rail 2015, so that the movable member 2020 moves along the length direction of the limiting guide rail 2015 to ensure that the movable member 2020 can complete the cutting action by moving in a straight line, thereby improving the stability of the cutting function of the cutting module 2000.

[0049] Furthermore, the movable component 2020 includes a cutting part 2021 and an anvil part 2022, wherein the cutting part 2021 and the anvil part 2022 are parallel to each other and have a height difference. The cutting part 2021 is located diagonally above the anvil part 2022, and the two are offset from each other. A cutting opening 2023 is provided between the cutting part 2021 and the anvil part 2022, and a blade 2030 is provided on the cutting opening 2023. In the cutting state, the lower surface of the falling target material will abut against the anvil part 2022. The anvil part 2022 can prevent the target material from falling into the cutting discharge port 2011. When the movable component 2020 performs reciprocating linear motion, the anvil part 2022 will act as an anvil to restrict the target material, while the cutting... The blade 2030 located on the cutting port 2023 of part 2021 will cut the target material into material slices. The material slices fall into the cutting outlet 2011 through the cutting port 2023 and then enter the extrusion module 3000 to perform the extrusion process. It can be understood that the first plane where the cutting part 2021 is located and the second plane where the anvil part 2022 is located are parallel to each other and have a height difference. This height difference corresponds to the slice thickness. Therefore, the height difference between the cutting part 2021 and the anvil part 2022 can be designed according to the thickness required for processing the slices, ensuring that the thickness of each material slice is quantitatively designed, thereby ensuring that the output quality of each beverage or food product is stable and controllable.

[0050] It should be noted that the cutting module 2000 uses the fixed component as a base and restricts the movement of the movable component 2020 through the limiting area 2014, the limiting guide rail 2015, and the movable guide rail 2012, so that the movable component 2020 only performs reciprocating cutting motions along a straight line. In each reciprocating cutting motion of the movable component 2020, the cutter body 2030 passes through the cutting outlet 2011 to complete one material cutting and produce a material slice. This can enhance the functional stability of the cutting module 2000 and ensure that the output and raw material consumption are controllable. The movable pin 2014 can provide power to the movable component through a reciprocating motor or other motors, but this is not restricted in this embodiment.

[0051] In a modified embodiment, in addition to the aforementioned reciprocating linear motion cutting module 2000, see [reference] Figure 13The cutting module 2000 can also perform a cutting process on the target material through the rotating blade 2030. The target material is transported to the position of the blade 2030 by the feeding module 1000, and the rotating blade 2030 cuts the target material to make material slices.

[0052] In a more detailed embodiment, see [link to embodiment]. Figures 14-15 The cutting module 2000 is equipped with a guide component 2100 at the cutting outlet 2011. The guide component 2100 forms a guide portion 2110 at the cutting outlet 2011. Normally, when the material slices cut by the cutting module 2000 fall, the slice plane on which the material slice is located is perpendicular to the extrusion surface of the extrusion area centerline of the extrusion module 3000 below, which is not conducive to sufficient extrusion of the material slices. The guide portion 2110 is configured to extend along the edge of the cutting outlet 2011, and there is a height difference between the guide portion 2110 and the highest point of the cutting outlet 2011. When the material slices cut by the cutting module 2000 fall through the cutting outlet 2011, part of the surface of the material slice will impact the guide portion 2110. The non-impact part of the material slice will tilt first in the direction of gravity due to its own weight, until it changes direction. The material slices fall with their slicing plane facing the extrusion surface at the center line of the extrusion area. This changes the falling direction of the material slices, facilitating thorough extrusion by the subsequent extrusion module 3000. It's understood that the extrusion surface at the center line of the extrusion area is a vertical plane along the direction of gravity, while the cutting module 2000 is horizontal. The material slices it cuts also fall horizontally. This horizontal fall to the extrusion module 3000 is not conducive to thorough extrusion. Therefore, the horizontal state of the material slices needs to be adjusted to a vertical state, i.e., the material slices face the vertical extrusion direction at the center line of the extrusion area. This ensures that each material slice is fully extruded, yielding more lemon juice with the same amount of material, improving the acidity and taste of the beverage, achieving full utilization of the material, and simultaneously achieving stable control of product quality and material costs.

[0053] In an optional embodiment, the height difference between the guide portion 2110 and the highest point of the cutting outlet 2011 is 0.5cm-3cm. This height difference provides a reserved space for the falling material slices to impact the guide portion 2110, ensuring that each falling material slice can impact the guide portion 2110 during the falling process.

[0054] In a preferred embodiment, there is one guide portion 2110, and the guide portion 2110 is located on a line connecting the edges of the cutting outlet 2011 to the center line of the extrusion area. It is understood that the cutting outlet 2011 is typically configured as a quadrilateral, and the guide portion 2110 is located on one side of this quadrilateral. Furthermore, the position of the guide portion 2110 on any side of the quadrilateral is determined by the center line of the extrusion area of ​​the lower extrusion module 3000. This ensures that the material slice impacting the guide portion 2110, after changing its falling angle on the plane, can adapt to the center line of the extrusion area, thus allowing the material slice to be properly aligned. Imagine a coin as an example. The center line of the extrusion area is a straight hole in the coin insertion area, allowing the coin to be inserted. By simply setting a guide part 2110, the falling angle of the material slice can be changed. It can be understood that if the cutting outlet 2011 is a rectangular quadrilateral, and the center line of the extrusion area is parallel to the long side of the rectangular quadrilateral, then the guide part 2110 can be set at any long side edge of the rectangular quadrilateral where the cutting outlet 2011 extends. Therefore, adding a guide part 2110 does not improve the efficiency of guiding the material slice to change direction. Setting only a guide part 2110 is sufficient to achieve the function of guiding the material slice to change the falling angle of its plane.

[0055] In an optional embodiment, the height difference between the horizontal plane of the impact surface of the guide 2110 and the horizontal plane of the center line of the extrusion area is configured to have a height difference range, which includes 100%-150% of the maximum diameter of the material. The minimum value of the height difference range is 100% of the maximum diameter of the material. The material is typically circular or elliptical. The diameter of the slices produced from the same material increases from a smaller diameter to a maximum diameter and then decreases until the entire material is processed into slices. To prevent falling slices from getting stuck above the extrusion area of ​​the extrusion module, the height difference between the horizontal plane of the impact surface of the guide 2110 and the horizontal plane of the center line of the extrusion area is configured to have a height difference range. The height difference is exactly equal to the maximum diameter of the material, which can reserve space for the extrusion process. It can be understood that the horizontal plane where the center line of the extrusion area is located is the highest point of the plane where the extruded part and the pressure-bearing part are located, thereby ensuring that each material slice has sufficient extrusion space. Correspondingly, the increase in the height difference range can be set according to the actual material processing situation. For example, when it is necessary to process two materials with different maximum diameters, the height difference range can be set based on the larger maximum diameter of the two materials, which can complete the sequential extrusion of the two materials. Compared with 100% of the maximum diameter, further increasing the height difference range can reserve more space for the extrusion process. Those skilled in the art can set it according to the actual situation.

[0056] In one specific embodiment, see Figures 16-18As shown, the extrusion module 3000 includes an extrusion chamber 3010 and an extrusion unit 3020. The extrusion chamber 3010 is used to accommodate the extrusion unit 3020 and provide an extrusion space for the material slices. After the cutting unit 2000 cuts the target material, the material slices fall into the extrusion chamber 3010 and are then extruded by the extrusion unit 3020. The extrusion unit 3020 can be a roller, and the center line of the extrusion area is located at the gap between two rollers. The rollers can be provided with extrusion patterns or extrusion protrusions. Those skilled in the art can set parameters such as the size, arrangement, or cross-sectional area of ​​the extrusion patterns and extrusion protrusions according to the actual extrusion requirements. This application does not limit these settings. The extrusion patterns or extrusion protrusions can provide strong extrusion force at the extrusion gap, so that the material slices can be fully extruded to produce as much lemon juice as possible.

[0057] Furthermore, the extrusion unit 3020 includes at least one extrusion member 3030 and a pressure receiving member 3040. The extrusion member 3030 is a rotating member, and the pressure receiving member 3040 is a rotating / fixed member. The number of extrusion members 3030 includes, but is not limited to, one, two, or more. It can be understood that the extrusion action of material slices is performed by a single rotatable roller, or by two rotatable rollers. Those skilled in the art can set the number of extrusion members 3030 according to the design cost and extrusion requirements. This application does not limit this.

[0058] In a preferred embodiment, the two extruders 3030 in the extrusion module 3000 are configured to have different rotation speeds, that is, there is a speed difference between the rollers on both sides of the extrusion gap. This design allows the extrusion module 3000 to have a strong tearing force when performing the extrusion process, which can separate the pulp and peel of the material, such as lemon slices. The pulp separated by removing the peel can be fully extruded by the extrusion module 3000, which can produce more lemon juice with the same amount of material. This not only increases the acidity and taste of the beverage, but also improves the utilization rate of the material.

[0059] In a more detailed embodiment, see [link to embodiment]. Figures 19-20The extrusion module 3000 also includes a capping unit 3050. To prevent leakage from the extrusion module 3000, a capping unit 3050 is provided at the bottom of the extrusion module 3000. The capping unit 3050 includes at least two capping parts 3060. Each capping part 3060 includes a self-weighting part 3061 and a capping part 3062. The capping part 3060 is hinged to the main body of the capping unit 3050. The material weight of the self-weighting part 3061 is greater than that of the capping part 3062. For example, the self-weighting part 3061 is made of a heavier material such as iron, aluminum, or stainless steel, while the capping part 3062 is made of a lighter plastic. Under normal conditions, the weight of the self-weighting part 3061 is greater than that of the capping part 3062, causing the capping part 3062 to rise axially along the hinge position to form a cap that prevents excess lemon juice from dripping. In the processing state, the extrusion module... Lemon juice produced by the extrusion module 3000 by pressing material slices falls onto the cap formed by the capping part 3062. When the weight of the lemon juice plus the weight of the capping part 3062 is greater than the weight of the self-weight part 3061, the capping part 3060 will open downwards, allowing the lemon juice produced by the extrusion module 3000 to fall into the receiving container below through the capping unit 3050. Then, the weight of the capping part 3062 is less than the weight of the self-weight part 3062, allowing the capping part 3062 to close again to prevent excess lemon juice from leaking out, ensuring the hygiene of the equipment. It is understood that the shape and number of the capping parts in this embodiment can be set according to actual needs, and this application does not limit them. The materials of the self-weight part 3061 and the capping part 3062 can be selected according to actual conditions, as long as it is ensured that the extruded juice of the corresponding material can pass through the capping unit 3050.

[0060] In a more detailed embodiment, see [link to embodiment]. Figure 21 The flavor processing equipment proposed in this application also includes a transmission module 5000, which is disposed within the main body 4000. The transmission module 5000 is connected to the movable component 2020 via a movable pin 2024 to drive the movable component 2020 to perform cutting actions in a linear reciprocating motion. The transmission module 5000 includes a sun gear 5010, a planetary gear 5020, and a gear ring 5030. In the transmission module 5000, the sun gear 5010 is the driving gear, and the planetary gear 5020 is the driven gear. The planetary gear meshes with the ring gear 5030, which restricts the planetary gear 5020's circumferential motion. During transmission, the sun gear 5010 rotates, driving the planetary gear 5020 to move along the circumference of the ring gear 5030. During the circumferential motion of the planetary gear 5020, the movable pin 2024 will move linearly along the diameter of the ring gear 5030. That is, when the planetary gear 5020 completes half a circular motion, the movable pin 2024 will move from... Figure 21When the planetary gear 5020 moves from point A to point B along a straight line, and continues to complete the remaining half of the circular motion, the movable pin 2024 moves from point B back to point A along a straight line, completing one reciprocating linear motion. That is, the movable part 2020 connected to the movable pin 2024 also completes one reciprocating linear motion, thereby realizing one cutting action. It can be understood that planetary gear mechanisms usually have multiple planetary gears. This application adopts a planetary gear structural design to transform the planetary gears that originally performed circular motion into a transmission functional module that provides reciprocating linear motion. This not only reduces the number of planetary gears, but also ensures the stability of the reciprocating linear motion of the movable part 2020, thereby accurately controlling the cutting action of the target material.

[0061] In a more detailed embodiment, such as Figure 22 As shown, the flavor processing equipment proposed in this application also includes a guide rail module 6000. The guide rail module 6000 is disposed between the transmission module 5000 and the cutting module 2000 to stabilize the linear motion trajectory of the cutting module 2000. The guide rail module 6000 includes at least one guide rail 6010 and a sliding part 6020, wherein the sliding part 6020 is slidably disposed on the guide rail 6010, and the movable pin 2024 is connected to the sliding part 6020 for movement in the same direction. Preferably, there are two guide rails 6010. Figure 22 As shown, when the transmission module 5000 below the guide rail module 6000 transmits the reciprocating linear motion force to the movable part 2020 of the cutting module 2000 via the movable pin 2024, it will drive the sliding part 6020 to perform reciprocating linear motion. The sliding part 6020, constrained by the two guide rails 6010, will correct the linear motion of the movable part 2020, ensuring that the movable part 2020 can move accurately and stably along the linear direction. Those skilled in the art can adjust the number of guide rails 6010 according to actual stability requirements and costs. In this application, two guide rails 6010 are a preferred embodiment, which can ensure that the sliding part 6020 guides the movable part 2020 to move stably along the linear direction, control costs, and improve the output quality of the processing equipment.

[0062] In a more detailed embodiment, see [link to embodiment]. Figure 23As shown, the transmission module 5000 also includes a quantitative sensing component 5100, used to detect and identify the number of reciprocating movements of the moving part 2020 to complete the quantitative control of the cutting action. The quantitative sensing component 5100 includes a test unit 5110 and a sensing unit 5120. In this embodiment, the test unit 5110 is a magnet, which is disposed on the planetary gear 5020. The sensing unit 5120 is a Hall sensor, which is disposed on the side of the sun gear 5010. The magnet is fixed to the planetary gear 5020, which is a moving object (specifically located below the movable pin 2024). The Hall sensor is disposed in a fixed position. When the planetary gear 5020 moves, the magnet moves with the planetary gear 5020, thereby changing the relative position between the magnet and the Hall sensor. When the magnet approaches the sensor, the sensor senses a magnetic field strength. As the intensity of the magnetic field increases, the output signal changes (e.g., from high level to low level). When the magnet moves away from the sensor, the magnetic field strength weakens, and the output signal returns to its original state. Therefore, the motion state of the planetary gear 5020 is determined based on the change in the output signal detected by the Hall effect, and then the motion state of the moving part 2020 driven by the planetary gear 5020 is determined. Assuming that the position of the Hall sensor is a fixed point, when the planetary gear 5020 rotates one revolution and returns to the fixed point, the output signal shows a cycle change, and the corresponding moving part 2020 also completes one cutting action. The cutting action can be counted as one. This design can accurately control the number of cutting operations of the cutting module 2000 to achieve the effect of quantitative processing. It can not only stabilize the amount of material used, but also ensure the quality of the beverage, thereby achieving the goal of cost and output control.

[0063] In a more detailed embodiment, see [link to embodiment]. Figure 24 The flavor processing equipment proposed in this application includes a barcode control module 7000, which includes a barcode sensor and a controller. The barcode sensor is used to acquire the processing requirements recorded on the barcode cup 8000. It can be understood that the processing requirements of different beverages or foods are preset and stored as information codes. For example, if the number of lemon slices required to process one serving of lemon tea is 3, the barcode sensor acquires the processing information and sends it to the controller. The controller sends processing instructions to the cutting module 2000 and the extrusion module 3000 according to the processing information to complete the processing. The quantitative sensing component 5100 can provide real-time feedback on whether the cutting action meets the processing requirements. Those skilled in the art will understand that the information codes generated according to the processing requirements can be set according to actual needs. Different information mapping relationships corresponding to different processing requirements can be established in a mapping table or database for storage, addition, or modification. This embodiment can realize quantitative processing of materials while ensuring the quality of the beverage, and is especially suitable for lemon-flavored beverage processing scenarios.

[0064] Finally, the unique technical advantage of this application lies in the fact that the material conveying module can transport and store materials. When materials need to be processed, the material conveying module transports the materials to the cutting module by their own weight for quantitative cutting to produce material slices. The material slices are then fully extruded by the extrusion module to produce the original juice. With the same amount of material, more original juice can be obtained, which can make the beverages produced later have a richer flavor. This not only stabilizes the amount of material used, but also ensures the quality of the beverage, thereby achieving the goal of controllable cost and output. It has high application prospects in the context of flavored beverage processing.

Claims

1. A guiding component, applied to flavor processing equipment, characterized in that, The guiding component includes a guiding portion disposed at the cutting outlet, the guiding portion being configured to extend along the edge of the cutting outlet to guide the material slices to change the falling angle of the plane in which they are located.

2. The guiding component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first falling angle of the plane where the material slice is located is a horizontal angle perpendicular to the center line of the extrusion area, and the second falling angle of the plane where the material slice is located is changed by the guide to a vertical angle parallel to the center line of the extrusion area.

3. The guiding component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal height of the impact surface formed by the guide part at the edge of the cutting outlet is lower than the horizontal height of the highest point of the cutting outlet. The impact surface is the contact surface between the material slice and the guide part.

4. The guiding component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The height difference between the guide section and the highest point of the cutting outlet is 0.5cm-3cm.

5. The boot component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of guide sections is one.

6. The guiding component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide portion is located on the edge of the cutting outlet, and the line connecting the two sides is parallel to the center line of the extrusion area.

7. The guiding component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The height difference between the horizontal plane where the impact surface is located and the horizontal plane where the center line of the extrusion area is located is configured to have a height difference range, which includes 100%-150% of the maximum diameter of the material.

8. The boot component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide extends along the edge of the cutting outlet by a distance between one-sixth and one-third of the diameter length of the cutting outlet.

9. A flavor processing device, characterized in that, Includes a guiding component as described in any one of claims 1-8, the guiding component being disposed on the cutting module of the flavor processing apparatus, the flavor processing apparatus comprising: The material conveying module is used to store and transport the target material; A cutting module, located below the material feeding module, is used to quantitatively cut the target material according to processing instructions; An extrusion module, located below the cutting module, is used to extrude quantitatively cut material slices.

10. The flavor processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The flavor processing equipment includes: The main body of the equipment is used to detachably connect the material conveying module, the cutting module and the extrusion module to the main body of the equipment.

11. The flavor processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The cutting module includes: A fixing component is provided with a cutting outlet, which is located above the extrusion module so that the quantitatively cut target material slices fall into the extrusion area of ​​the extrusion module; The movable component includes a cutting part, an anvil part, and a cutting opening. The first plane where the cutting part is located and the second plane where the anvil part is located are configured in a staggered parallel state with a height difference based on the cutting thickness. The movable component is movably mounted on the fixed component so that the cutting part moves to above the second plane of the anvil part, and the cutting opening is located above the cutting outlet. The cutting edge is provided with a cutting body.

12. The flavor processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The extrusion module includes: The extrusion chamber provides the extrusion space for the material slices; An extrusion unit, comprising at least one extruding component and a pressure receiving component, wherein the extruding component is a rotating component and the pressure receiving component is a rotating / fixed component, and the rotational speed of the rotating component is adjustable; A capping unit, the capping unit comprising at least two capping components, each capping component comprising a weight-bearing part and a capping part; The self-weight part is used to maintain the sealing state of the sealing unit, and the sealing part is used to enclose and form a cover that seals the discharge port of the extrusion chamber.

13. The flavor processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The flavor processing equipment includes a barcode scanning control module, which includes: The barcode scanning sensing unit is used to identify processing requirements, which include quantitative cutting information; The control unit is used to generate processing instructions based on the processing requirements and send them to the cutting module and the extrusion module.

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