Broccoli rootstock cutting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of broccoli rhizome cutting devices, comprising: rack, with the placement board of inclined arrangement, the placement board is provided with jack, and the jack allows the rhizome of broccoli to pass through;Cutting mechanism, including cutter and first driving part, the first driving part is used to drive the cutter rotation, the rhizome of the broccoli inserted into the jack can be cut by the cutter;Shielding piece, after the rhizome of the broccoli is cut by the cutter, the flower part of the broccoli can be prevented to pass through the jack.The utility model does not need to cut the rhizome of broccoli manually, improves production efficiency, and improves working environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of vegetable processing equipment, and in particular to a broccoli root and stem cutting device. Background Technology

[0002] In the large-scale food processing of broccoli, stem cutting and root removal are essential steps. Currently, the industry still primarily relies on manual labor. Specifically, operators must use specialized tools to position individual broccoli florets on a board and then manually remove their stems. This traditional method can meet basic needs for small-batch, high-flexibility production scenarios.

[0003] However, when faced with the large-scale, continuous production requirements of modern food processing plants, operators need to perform a series of monotonous actions such as grasping, positioning, and cutting for long periods of time. This not only easily leads to soreness and fatigue in the muscles of the hands, wrists, and arms, but also inevitably causes a decline in concentration and sluggishness as working hours increase, thus severely restricting overall production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a broccoli root and stem cutting device that eliminates the need for manual cutting of broccoli roots and stems, thereby improving production efficiency and the working environment.

[0005] A broccoli stem cutting device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a frame having an inclined placement plate with an insertion hole allowing broccoli stems to pass through; a cutting mechanism including a cutter and a first driving member, the first driving member driving the cutter to rotate, the cutter being capable of cutting off the broccoli stems inserted into the insertion hole; and a blocking member preventing the broccoli florets from passing through the insertion hole after the cutter has cut off the broccoli stems.

[0006] A broccoli stem cutting device according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: 1. This utility model, by setting an inclined placement plate and cutting mechanism, allows operators to simply insert the broccoli stem into the insertion hole. The first driving component drives the cutter to rotate, which cuts off the broccoli stem. This eliminates the tedious step of manually holding the knife to cut, enabling rapid assembly line operation with multiple workstations for a single person. This greatly improves production efficiency and perfectly meets the requirements of large-scale, continuous production in modern food processing plants. In addition, by entrusting repetitive cutting actions to the machine, it fundamentally avoids muscle soreness and occupational strain in the operator's hands, wrists, and arms caused by prolonged knife-holding, thus improving the working environment.

[0007] 2. By setting up a shielding component, after the cutter removes the broccoli stem, the shielding component inside the stem frame ensures that the cut flower part is reliably blocked. The flower part slides down the inclined placement plate, separating the flower part from the cut stem, thus ensuring a smooth processing flow and product integrity.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a broccoli root cutting device is provided, wherein the cutting blade has a blade edge, and the blade edge has an arc-shaped structure.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a broccoli root and stem cutting device is provided. The cutting mechanism includes a rotating shaft, which is connected to the output end of the first driving member. One end of the cutter is provided with a first support, and the other end is provided with a second support. The first support and the second support are mounted on the rotating shaft.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a broccoli root cutting device is provided, wherein the shielding member is connected between the first support and the second support, and the shielding member and the cutter are distributed circumferentially along the rotation axis.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a broccoli root cutting device is provided with a spherical surface, which can abut against the broccoli flower after the root is cut off on the insertion hole, so as to prevent the broccoli flower from passing through the insertion hole.

[0012] A broccoli stem cutting device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a pressing mechanism, the pressing mechanism including a pressure plate and a second power member, the second power member being used to drive the pressure plate to press the broccoli flower part, the pressure plate and the placement plate cooperating to clamp the broccoli flower part.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a broccoli stem cutting device is provided with a circular arc recess on the pressure plate, which is used to abut against the florets of the broccoli.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a broccoli root cutting device is provided with a rotating frame for the pressure plate. The pressure plate is rotatably mounted on the frame via the rotating frame. The second power component is a cylinder, one end of which is hinged to the inside of the frame, and the other end is hinged to the rotating frame.

[0015] A broccoli root and stem cutting device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a stem limiting mechanism. The stem limiting mechanism includes a plurality of limiting rings with different inner diameters. The limiting rings are hinged to the placement plate. The limiting rings can rotate to approach and stack above the insertion hole. The interior of the limiting rings can restrict the broccoli root and stem of a preset diameter from passing through.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a broccoli root cutting device is provided with a handle on the outer side of the limiting ring.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a broccoli root cutting device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the internal structure of a broccoli root cutting device; Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a schematic of the structure of a shielding component in a broccoli stem cutting device to prevent the flower from falling into the insertion hole; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a broccoli root cutting device before cutting the root.

[0020] Reference numerals: 100-frame, 110-placement plate, 120-cutter, 130-first drive component, 140-shielding component, 150-rotation shaft, 160-first support, 170-second support, 180-spherical surface, 190-pressure plate, 200-second power component, 210-arc recess, 220-rotating frame, 230-limiting ring, 240-handle, 250-insertion hole. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" and "second" are mentioned, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features or the order of the indicated technical features.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation, connection, and linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] A broccoli root cutting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 The present invention aims to provide an embodiment of a broccoli root and stem cutting device.

[0027] A broccoli root cutting device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a frame 100, a cutting mechanism and a shielding member 140.

[0028] Among them, reference Figure 1 The rack 100 has an inclined placement plate 110 with a socket 250 that allows the broccoli stems to pass through.

[0029] Among them, reference Figure 2 The cutting mechanism includes a cutter 120 and a first drive member 130. The first drive member 130 is used to drive the cutter 120 to rotate and cut the broccoli root that can be cut out of the insertion hole 250.

[0030] Understandably, by setting up an inclined placement plate 110 and a cutting mechanism, the operator only needs to insert the broccoli stem into the insertion hole 250, and the first driving component 130 drives the cutter 120 to rotate, which can cut off the broccoli stem. This eliminates the tedious steps of manually holding the knife to cut, realizes a rapid assembly line operation with multiple workstations for a single person, greatly improves production efficiency, and can perfectly meet the requirements of large-scale and continuous production in modern food processing plants. In addition, by entrusting the repetitive cutting action to the machine, the operator's hands, wrists and arms are fundamentally prevented from muscle soreness and occupational strain caused by holding the knife for a long time, thus improving the working environment.

[0031] Among them, reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The shield 140 prevents the broccoli florets from passing through the insertion hole 250 after the cutter 120 cuts off the broccoli stem.

[0032] It is understood that by setting up the shielding member 140, after the cutter 120 cuts off the broccoli stem, the shielding member 140 inside the stem frame 100 ensures that the cut flower part is reliably blocked. The flower part slides down the inclined placement plate 110, so that the flower part is separated from the cut stem, thus ensuring the smoothness of the processing flow and the integrity of the product.

[0033] It should be noted that there are two insertion holes 250 on the placement plate 110, and the number of cutters 120 corresponds to the number of insertion holes 250, so that the operator can put two broccoli into the insertion holes 250 respectively, thereby cutting the stems of the two broccoli and improving the cutting efficiency.

[0034] In some embodiments of this utility model, the cutter 120 has a blade, which is an arc-shaped structure.

[0035] Understandably, the arc-shaped blade can make arc-shaped cuts on broccoli, allowing for the removal of the broccoli stem and florets. It also helps to separate the florets and increases the strength of the blade, reducing the risk of blade deformation.

[0036] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 2 The cutting mechanism includes a rotating shaft 150, which is connected to the output end of the first driving member 130. One end of the cutter 120 is provided with a first support 160 and the other end is provided with a second support 170. The first support 160 and the second support 170 are mounted on the rotating shaft 150.

[0037] Understandably, the cutter 120 is mounted on the rotating shaft 150 via the first support 160 and the second support 170, forming a stable end support structure. This effectively prevents the cutter 120 from vibrating or bending during high-speed rotation and forceful cutting, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the cutting position. Moreover, the stable support disperses the cutting stress, reducing the wear and damage risk of the cutter, thereby extending the service life of the cutter 120 and the entire mechanism.

[0038] In some embodiments of this utility model, the shielding member 140 is connected between the first support 160 and the second support 170, and the shielding member 140 and the cutter 120 are distributed circumferentially along the rotation axis 150.

[0039] Understandably, the shielding component 140 and the cutter 120 are fixed on the same rotating axis 150, achieving synchronous movement. When the cutter 120 completes cutting and rotates away, the shielding component 140 can move precisely under the broccoli to block it. The timing is accurate and error-free, eliminating the risk of the flower falling off and realizing the function of separating the stem and the flower.

[0040] By directly connecting the shielding component 140 between the two supports of the cutting mechanism, the existing structural space is fully utilized, eliminating the need for a separate complex support and drive system for the shielding component 140, making the overall device simpler and more compact.

[0041] In some embodiments of this utility model, the shielding member 140 is provided with a spherical surface 180, which can abut against the broccoli flower after the rootstock has been cut off on the insertion hole 250, so as to prevent the broccoli flower from passing through the insertion hole 250.

[0042] Understandably, the spherical surface 180 provides a large and continuous contact surface that can reliably support broccoli florets of different sizes and shapes, effectively preventing them from passing through the insertion hole 250 due to gravity or inertia. At the same time, the spherical surface 180 can push the florets out of the insertion hole 250, allowing them to slide down the placement plate 110, ensuring that the broccoli florets are collected smoothly.

[0043] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 1 It also includes a pressing mechanism, which includes a pressure plate 190 and a second power member 200. The second power member 200 is used to drive the pressure plate 190 to press the florets of the broccoli. The pressure plate 190 and the placement plate 110 cooperate to clamp the florets of the broccoli.

[0044] Understandably, the broccoli is completely fixed during the cutting process by the coordinated clamping of the pressure plate 190 and the placement plate 110, which completely avoids problems such as uneven stem cutting, flower damage or cutting failure caused by shaking or rotation, and ensures uniform cutting length and high quality of cut.

[0045] This device replaces the manual gripping action. Once the operator places it, they can proceed to the next step. The pressing and cutting are completed automatically, which not only further reduces labor intensity but also eliminates the safety hazard of the hands being close to the cutting area.

[0046] In some embodiments of this utility model, the pressure plate 190 is provided with an arc-shaped recess 210, which is used to abut the flower part of the broccoli.

[0047] Understandably, the concave part 210 matches the near-spherical shape of the broccoli flower, so that the pressing force is evenly distributed on the surface of the flower, effectively avoiding the possibility of excessive local pressure caused by the flat pressing plate 190, which could crush or damage the flower buds.

[0048] The arc-shaped recess 210 can wrap and limit the broccoli, preventing it from sliding or rolling during the pressing process, ensuring that the stem is always accurately aligned with the insertion hole 250, thereby guaranteeing the accuracy of the cutting position.

[0049] In some embodiments of this utility model, the pressure plate 190 is provided with a rotating frame 220, and the pressure plate 190 is rotatably mounted on the frame 100 via the rotating frame 220. The second power component 200 is a cylinder, one end of which is hinged to the inside of the frame 100, and the other end is hinged to the rotating frame 220.

[0050] Understandably, the cylinder can provide a smooth and powerful linear thrust, which is converted into effective downward force through the lever principle of the rotating frame 220. The action is fast and the response is timely, which helps to improve the production cycle.

[0051] One end of the cylinder is hinged to the inside of the frame 100, which can make full use of the internal space of the equipment and greatly reduce the space occupied by the equipment on the outside, making the equipment structure more compact.

[0052] In some embodiments of this utility model, a stem limiting mechanism is also included. The stem limiting mechanism includes multiple limiting rings 230 with different inner diameters. The limiting rings 230 are hinged on the placement plate 110. The limiting rings 230 can rotate to approach and stack above the insertion hole 250. The interior of the limiting rings 230 can restrict the stems of broccoli of a preset diameter from passing through.

[0053] Understandably, by selecting limiting rings 230 with different inner diameters, the insertion depth of the rootstock can be precisely controlled, thereby ensuring that the length of the rootstock cut from all broccoli is roughly the same, greatly improving the standardization and aesthetics of the product, and solving the pain point that it is difficult to guarantee consistency by manual operation.

[0054] By simply switching the limit ring 230, broccoli of various sizes can be processed without changing molds or stopping the machine for complex adjustments, which greatly enhances the versatility and production efficiency of the equipment.

[0055] In some embodiments of this utility model, a handle 240 is provided on the outer side of the limiting ring 230.

[0056] Understandably, the handle 240 provides the operator with a clear and comfortable point of force application, making the flipping and selection limit ring 230 movements more effortless, quick, and accurate. Its convenience is particularly pronounced in slippery environments or when wearing gloves.

[0057] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0058] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A broccoli rootstock cutting device, characterized in that, include: The frame (100) has an inclined placement plate (110) with a socket (250) through which the broccoli stems can pass; The cutting mechanism includes a cutter (120) and a first drive member (130), the first drive member (130) being used to drive the cutter (120) to rotate, the cutter being capable of cutting off the rootstock of broccoli inserted into the insertion hole (250); The shield (140) prevents the broccoli florets from passing through the insertion hole (250) after the cutter (120) has cut off the broccoli stem.

2. The broccoli rootstock cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutter (120) has a blade, which is an arc-shaped structure.

3. The broccoli rootstock cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutting mechanism includes a rotating shaft (150), which is connected to the output end of the first driving member (130). One end of the cutter (120) is provided with a first support (160), and the other end is provided with a second support (170). The first support (160) and the second support (170) are mounted on the rotating shaft (150).

4. A broccoli rootstock cutting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The shielding member (140) is connected between the first support (160) and the second support (170), and the shielding member (140) and the cutter (120) are distributed circumferentially along the rotation axis (150).

5. A broccoli rootstock cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shield (140) is provided with a spherical surface (180) that can abut against the broccoli flower after the rootstock has been removed from the socket (250) to prevent the broccoli flower from passing through the socket (250).

6. A broccoli rootstock cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a pressing mechanism, which includes a pressure plate (190) and a second power member (200). The second power member (200) is used to drive the pressure plate (190) to press the florets of the broccoli. The pressure plate (190) and the placement plate (110) cooperate to clamp the florets of the broccoli.

7. A broccoli rootstock cutting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pressure plate (190) is provided with an arc-shaped recess (210), which is used to abut against the flower part of the broccoli.

8. A broccoli rootstock cutting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pressure plate (190) is provided with a rotating frame (220). The pressure plate (190) is rotatably mounted on the frame (100) via the rotating frame (220). The second power component (200) is a cylinder. One end of the cylinder is hinged to the inside of the frame (100), and the other end is hinged to the rotating frame (220).

9. A broccoli rootstock cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a stem limiting mechanism, which includes multiple limiting rings (230) with different inner diameters. The limiting rings (230) are hinged to the placement plate (110). The limiting rings (230) can rotate to approach and stack above the insertion hole (250). The interior of the limiting rings (230) can restrict the stems of broccoli of a preset diameter from passing through.

10. A broccoli rootstock cutting device according to claim 9, characterized in that, A handle (240) is provided on the outer side of the limiting ring (230).

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