A food material dicing device

Abstract

The application relates to the field of food material processing, in particular to a food material cutting device which comprises a rack and at least one cutting mechanism, a containing cavity for containing the cutting mechanism is arranged in the rack, the rack is provided with a feeding port and a discharging port, the feeding port and the discharging port are communicated with the containing cavity, the cutting mechanism comprises a material pushing assembly and a cutter head, the material pushing assembly is located directly below the feeding port, the cutter head is arranged at the discharging port, the cutting edge of the cutter head faces the material pushing assembly, the material pushing assembly pushes food materials to pass through the cutter head and abut against the cutter head. The structure can improve the cutting efficiency of food materials, can meet large-scale production, and can avoid the problems of different cutting shapes and excessively large size deviation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of food processing, and in particular to a food cutting device. Background Technology

[0002] In the food processing sector, the demand for pre-prepared foods has been growing rapidly and continuously in recent years due to the fast pace of life and changing consumption habits. Pre-made soups, as an important category of pre-made foods, are popular among consumers for their convenience and delicious taste. Their market size continues to expand, with applications ranging from everyday household consumption to the catering industry, enriching the various scenarios in which pre-made soups are needed. Against this backdrop, the processing technology for pre-made soup ingredients has also continued to develop. Ingredient cutting, as a key step in pre-made soup production, directly affects production efficiency, cost control, and final quality.

[0003] Currently, the market typically uses a dicing device to cut a whole ear of corn into segments along its length. Specifically, a motor-driven conveyor track transports the corn along the track to the cutting area. The motor then drives the blades to move back and forth vertically. When the corn reaches the cutting area, the motor drives the blades downwards to cut the corn. Since the corn needs to be divided into smaller pieces for pre-made soup, it is usually necessary to manually cut the corn segments into smaller pieces using hand-held cutters.

[0004] Existing methods for cutting corn into chunks have significant drawbacks. Firstly, the reliance on manual cutting leads to low efficiency, and the repetitive nature of the work over extended periods can cause worker fatigue, making it difficult to meet the demands of large-scale production. Secondly, manually cut corn chunks often exhibit inconsistent shapes and significant dimensional deviations, hindering product standardization. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to improve the efficiency of food cutting and meet the needs of large-scale production, while improving the uniformity of food cutting and avoiding excessive deviation in food cutting size, this application provides a food cutting device.

[0006] This application provides a food cutting device, including a frame and at least one cutting mechanism. The frame has a receiving cavity for accommodating the cutting mechanism. The frame has an inlet and an outlet, both of which communicate with the receiving cavity. The cutting mechanism includes a pushing component and a cutting head. The pushing component is located directly below the inlet, and the cutting head is located at the outlet with its blade facing the pushing component. The pushing component pushes the food through the cutting head until it abuts against the cutting head. By adopting the above technical solution, the receiving cavity within the frame provides a stable operating space for the cutting mechanism. The inlet and outlet of the frame communicate with the receiving cavity, allowing food to smoothly enter and exit the device. The pushing component is located directly below the inlet, facilitating the reception of food entering from the inlet. The cutting head is located at the outlet with its blade facing the pushing component; when the pushing component pushes the food through the cutting head until they abut, the food is precisely cut. This structural design improves cutting efficiency and solves the problems of fatigue and low efficiency caused by repetitive manual work, meeting the needs of large-scale production. Simultaneously, the design of the cutting head ensures consistent cutting, resulting in more uniformly shaped food pieces and avoiding the problems of inconsistent shapes and excessive size deviations caused by manual cutting, thus promoting product standardization. Preferably, the cutting head includes at least one blade, and the blade is positioned corresponding to the diameter of the discharge port. By adopting the above technical solution, since the blade is positioned corresponding to the diameter of the discharge port, when the pushing component pushes the food through the cutting head, the food will fully contact the blade located at the diameter of the discharge port during its movement. This allows the blade to precisely cut the food, making cutting more efficient. Moreover, the precise positioning of the blade ensures that the cut food pieces have a more regular shape, avoiding the problems of inconsistent shapes and excessive size deviations that easily occur during manual cutting, thus promoting product standardization, meeting the requirements of product specification consistency in large-scale production, and improving the overall quality and production efficiency of pre-made soup food cutting. Preferably, the number of blades is two, and the two blades are perpendicular to each other. By employing the above technical solution, two mutually perpendicular blades can cut ingredients from different directions. When the feeding component pushes the ingredients through the cutting head, the two vertically positioned blades can simultaneously divide the ingredients in two vertical dimensions. This cutting method allows the ingredients to be cut more precisely into uniform small pieces with more regular shapes and smaller size deviations, which helps ensure the uniformity of product specifications. Moreover, during the cutting process, the synergistic effect of the two vertical blades can improve cutting efficiency, better adapt to the needs of large-scale production, reduce the workload of manual cutting, and improve the overall efficiency and quality of pre-made soup ingredient cutting.Preferably, the feeding assembly includes a guide rail, a feeding component, and a driving component. The guide rail is disposed in the receiving cavity and located directly below the inlet. The feeding component is slidably disposed above the guide rail. The driving component drives the feeding component to push the food along the guide rail to the cutting head. By adopting the above technical solution, the feeding assembly includes a guide rail, a feeding component, and a driving component. The guide rail is disposed in the receiving cavity and located directly below the inlet. The feeding component is slidably disposed above the guide rail. When the food enters from the inlet, it falls onto the guide rail. The driving component drives the feeding component to slide along the guide rail, thereby pushing the food along the guide rail to the cutting head. This arrangement allows the food to be stably and accurately fed to the cutting head for cutting. Compared to manually cutting food with a hand-held blade, this automated feeding method significantly improves cutting efficiency, reduces manual intervention, lowers labor costs, and avoids fatigue caused by long-term repetitive work. It is beneficial for meeting the needs of large-scale production, while ensuring that the cut food is of relatively uniform size, improving the uniformity of product specifications. Preferably, the guide rail has a "V" shaped structure. By adopting the above technical solution, the guide rail has a "V" shaped structure, which can effectively guide and position the food. When the pusher pushes the food along the guide rail, the two side walls of the "V" shaped guide rail can restrict the lateral movement of the food, allowing it to maintain a stable posture during movement and move precisely towards the cutting head. This improves the accuracy and stability of food cutting, ensuring the uniformity of the cut quality and specifications. Simultaneously, the "V" shaped structure can adapt to food of different sizes, increasing the versatility of the device and meeting the cutting needs of more types of food. This is beneficial for improving the efficiency and applicability of the device, better meeting the needs of large-scale production. Preferably, the pusher includes a slider and a pusher head. One end of the slider is connected to the output end of the drive component, and the other end is connected to the pusher head. The slider slides in cooperation with the guide rail, and the pusher head abuts against the surface of the guide rail. By adopting the above technical solution, the pusher is configured as a slider and a pusher head. The slider is connected to the output end of the drive component and can receive the driving force of the drive component. The slider slides in conjunction with the guide rail, converting the driving force of the drive component into linear motion along the guide rail, allowing the pusher head to move stably along the guide rail. The pusher head abuts against the guide rail surface, ensuring full contact and stable pushing direction when pushing food, preventing deviation or wobbling of the food during the pushing process. This results in more efficient and stable pushing of the food to the cutting head for slicing, ensuring the smoothness and accuracy of the food slicing process and improving the efficiency and quality of food slicing. Preferably, the pusher head is provided with a limiting groove matching the shape of the cutting head, and the blade of the cutting head abuts against the limiting groove. By adopting the above technical solution, the pusher head is provided with a limiting groove matching the shape of the cutting head. During the process of the pushing component pushing the food through the cutting head, when the pushing component abuts against the cutting head, the blade of the cutting head abuts against the limiting groove.This structural design allows the limiting groove to position and guide the cutting head during food cutting, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the cutting head's position during the cutting process. Preferably, there are two cutting mechanisms arranged side-by-side, with two inlets and two outlets, each corresponding to one of the cutting mechanisms. By adopting the above technical solution, the food cutting device can simultaneously cut two portions of food into pieces due to the two side-by-side cutting mechanisms and the corresponding inlets and outlets. Compared to a device with a single cutting mechanism, it can process twice the amount of food in the same amount of time, greatly improving the efficiency of food cutting and meeting the needs of large-scale production. Preferably, the two sliders are connected by a connector. This connection allows the two sliders to move synchronously. When the food cutting device is working, the pushing component in the cutting mechanism pushes the food through the cutting head for cutting. When two cutting mechanisms are arranged side-by-side, the synchronously moving sliders ensure that both pushing components apply force to the food simultaneously, preventing uneven force on the food due to asynchronous slider movement, thus ensuring the stability and consistency of food cutting. Preferably, a storage bin is also included, located on the surface of the frame for holding the food to be cut. By adopting the above technical solution, a storage bin on the frame surface allows for the storage of a larger quantity of food at once, avoiding frequent additions. When cutting food into pieces, operators do not need to constantly add food near the inlet, reducing waiting time and improving the continuity and efficiency of the entire cutting device. Simultaneously, the storage bin allows for orderly storage of food, avoiding the chaos caused by random placement and the wasted time searching for food, facilitating large-scale, high-efficiency food cutting production and meeting the food processing needs of large-scale pre-made soup production.

[0007] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. The feeding assembly includes a guide rail, a feeding component, and a driving component. The driving component drives the feeding component to push the food along the guide rail and push the food through the cutting head to achieve automatic cutting, thereby improving the efficiency of food cutting and solving the problem of low efficiency of manual cutting, meeting the needs of large-scale production. 2. The cutting head includes at least one blade, and the blade is positioned corresponding to the diameter of the discharge port. When the pushing component pushes the food through the cutting head, the cutting head is used to cut it, which can ensure the uniformity and consistency of the food cutting. This avoids the problem of inconsistent corn shape and excessive size deviation caused by human factors when cutting manually, and is conducive to the standardization of product specifications. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a food cutting device according to this application; Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a food cutting device according to this application; Figure 3 This is a top view of a food cutting device according to this application.

[0009] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Frame; 2. Slitting mechanism; 3. Storage bin; 11. Feed inlet; 12. Discharge outlet; 13. Mounting plate; 14. Guide plate; 21. Pushing assembly; 22. Cutting head; 211. Guide rail; 212. Pushing component; 213. Drive component; 2121. Slider; 2122. Push head; a. Limiting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0010] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-3 This application will be described in further detail.

[0011] Example 1 This application provides a food cutting device, which, according to an embodiment, is described below. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The system includes a frame 1, two cutting mechanisms 2, and a storage bin 3. The frame 1 has a cavity for accommodating the cutting mechanisms 2, with the two cutting mechanisms 2 arranged side-by-side within the cavity. The top of the frame 1 has two parallel feed inlets 11, and the side wall of the frame 1 has two parallel discharge outlets 12. Both feed inlets 11 and discharge outlets 12 communicate with the cavity. Specifically, the feed inlets 11 are used to feed the food to be cut into the cavity, and the discharge outlets 12 are used to discharge the cut food. A complete cutting operation is achieved by grouping one feed inlet 11, one cutting mechanism 2, and one discharge outlet 12.

[0012] Specifically, in this embodiment, the storage bin 3 is disposed on the surface of the frame 1 for placing the ingredients to be cut. The storage bin 3 has a funnel-shaped structure with the large-diameter end facing upwards. It is made of metal and has a certain capacity to store a certain amount of ingredients, facilitating continuous cutting operations. The storage bin 3 is fixed to the surface of the frame 1 by bolts or welding. The storage bin 3 is located near the feed inlet 11, making it easy for personnel to take the ingredients out of the storage bin 3 and then put them into the feed inlet 11 for cutting.

[0013] Specifically, both cutting mechanisms 2 in this embodiment include a pushing assembly 21 and a cutting head 22. The pushing assembly 21 is located directly below the inlet 11, and the cutting head 22 is located at the outlet 12. The cutting head 22 includes two blades, which are positioned corresponding to the diameter of the outlet 12. The two blades are arranged perpendicularly to each other, with their blade edges facing the pushing assembly 21. The pushing assembly 21 pushes the food through the cutting head 22 until it comes into contact with the cutting head 22. This structure allows the food to pass smoothly through the cutting head 22 and be cut into pieces under the action of the pushing assembly 21, improving cutting efficiency. Furthermore, the fixed position and structure of the cutting head 22 ensures uniformity in the size of the cut pieces. The blades are made of sharp and durable materials such as high-speed steel or hard alloy. This ensures effective cutting of the food. During installation, the blades are fixed to the outlet 12 by bolts or slots to ensure accurate and stable positioning. Of course, the number and arrangement of the blades can be adjusted according to actual needs. For example, three, four, or other different numbers of blades can be set, and the angle arrangement can be adjusted according to the actual cutting size requirements.

[0014] Specifically, the feeding assembly 21 includes a guide rail 211, a feeding component 212, and a driving component 213. The guide rail 211 is typically made of metal, possessing good strength and wear resistance. A mounting plate 13 is also provided within the frame 1, on which both the guide rail 211 and the driving component 213 are mounted for stable installation. The guide rail 211 is located within the receiving cavity, directly below the feed inlet 11. Its structural shape can vary, for example, it can be a smooth "V" shape. This "V" shape better guides and positions the food, making the food more stable and less prone to deviation during feeding. The guide rail 211 is fixed to the frame 1 with bolts to ensure its stable position. In this embodiment, the "V" shaped guide rail 211 is formed by welding two guide plates at a certain angle. The tilt angle between the two guide plates ranges from 60° to 120°, with 90° being preferred in this embodiment.

[0015] Reference Figure 3Specifically, in this embodiment, the pusher component 212 includes a slider 2121 and a pusher head 2122. The slider 2121 is generally made of metal and has a certain smoothness to facilitate sliding on the guide rail 211. The slider 2121 slides and engages with the guide rail 211. Specifically, the mounting plate 13 is provided with a groove, and the slider 2121 is provided with a protrusion corresponding to the groove. Through the sliding engagement of the groove and the protrusion, the slider 2121 can slide on the mounting plate 13. One end of the slider 2121 is connected to the output end of the drive component 213 by bolt connection to ensure the stability of the connection. Specifically, bolt holes are opened at corresponding positions on the slider 2121 and the output end of the drive component 213. The connection between the two is achieved by passing a bolt through the bolt hole and tightening the nut. The other end of the slider 2121 is connected to the pusher head 2122, which can also be achieved by bolt connection or other methods.

[0016] Furthermore, the pusher head 2122 abuts against the surface of the guide rail 211. The pusher head 2122 is provided with a limiting groove a that matches the shape of the cutter head 22. The blade of the cutter head 22 abuts against the limiting groove a. When the pushing assembly 21 pushes the food through the cutter head 22, the blade of the cutter head 22 can accurately cut into the limiting groove a, ensuring that the food is completely cut off.

[0017] Specifically, in this embodiment, the driving component 213 is a cylinder, which has the characteristics of strong power and fast response speed, and can quickly drive the pusher component 212 to move the food. In other embodiments, a motor combined with a lead screw and nut mechanism can also be used, which can achieve more precise position control. The driving component 213 is bolted into the receiving cavity, and its output end is connected to the pusher component 212. The driving component 213 drives the pusher component 212 to push the food along the guide rail 211 to the cutting head 22, thereby realizing the food cutting operation.

[0018] In particular, both discharge ports 12 in this embodiment are provided with downward-sloping guide plates 14 to guide the cut food pieces to fall into the food collection area below the guide plates 14.

[0019] The implementation principle of this embodiment is as follows: the food cutting device achieves automatic food cutting through the cooperation of the pushing component 21 and the cutting head 22. The pushing component 21 can stably push the food through the cutting head 22, and the blade of the cutting head 22 cuts the food into small pieces. Compared with the existing manual cutting method, it greatly improves cutting efficiency and reduces labor and time costs. At the same time, since the position and structure of the cutting head 22 are fixed, it can ensure the uniformity and consistency of the food pieces, improve the standardization of pre-made soup ingredients, and meet the market demand for high-quality, large-scale production of pre-made soup. Moreover, the storage bin 3 facilitates the storage and supply of ingredients, making the entire cutting process smoother.

[0020] Example 2 The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that a connecting member is provided between the two sliders 2121 to enable them to slide synchronously. The connecting member is a connecting rod, with both ends connected to the two sliders 2121 respectively. Accordingly, this embodiment only requires one driving member 213 to drive them. Specifically, the output end of the driving member 213 is connected to the connecting rod, so that one driving member 213 can simultaneously drive the two sliders 2121 to slide, allowing the two pushing components 21 to operate simultaneously under the drive of the same driving member 213, thus ensuring the synchronicity of the operation of the two cutting mechanisms 2. Everything else is the same as in Embodiment 1.

[0021] Example 3 The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the two guide plates of the guide rail 211 are detachable. Specifically, the guide plates are provided with screw holes, and the guide plates are detachably installed on the inner wall of the frame 1 by adjusting bolts to adjust the included angle formed between the two guide plates to adapt to the cutting of ingredients of different sizes. Everything else is the same as in Embodiment 1.

[0022] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A food cutting device, characterized in that, The device includes a frame (1) and at least one cutting mechanism (2). The frame (1) has a cavity for accommodating the cutting mechanism (2). The frame (1) has an inlet (11) and an outlet (12). The inlet (11) and the outlet (12) are both connected to the cavity. The cutting mechanism (2) includes a pushing component (21) and a cutting head (22). The pushing component (21) is located directly below the inlet (11). The cutting head (22) is located at the outlet (12). The blade of the cutting head (22) faces the pushing component (21). The pushing component (21) pushes the food through the cutting head (22) until the pushing component (21) abuts against the cutting head (22).

2. The food cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutter head (22) includes at least one blade, and the blade is positioned corresponding to the diameter of the discharge port (12).

3. The food cutting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of blades is two, and the two blades are perpendicular to each other.

4. The food cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly (21) includes a guide rail (211), a feeding component (212), and a driving component (213). The guide rail (211) is disposed in the receiving cavity and located directly below the feeding port (11). The feeding component (212) is slidably disposed above the guide rail (211). The driving component (213) drives the feeding component (212) to push the food along the guide rail (211) to the cutting head (22).

5. The food cutting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The guide rail (211) has a "V" shaped structure.

6. The food cutting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pusher (212) includes a slider (2121) and a pusher (2122). One end of the slider (2121) is connected to the output end of the drive (213), and the other end is connected to the pusher (2122). The slider (2121) slides and engages with the guide rail (211), and the pusher (2122) abuts against the surface of the guide rail (211).

7. The food cutting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pusher (2122) is provided with a limiting groove (a) that matches the shape of the cutter head (22), and the blade of the cutter head (22) abuts against the limiting groove (a).

8. The food cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two cutting mechanisms (2), which are arranged side by side. There are two feed inlets (11) and two discharge outlets (12). The feed inlets (11) and the discharge outlets (12) correspond one-to-one with the cutting mechanisms (2).

9. The food cutting device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The two sliders (2121) are connected by a connector.

10. The food cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a storage bin (3), which is disposed on the surface of the frame (1) for placing ingredients to be cut.

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