SELF-CALIBRATING PEANUT CRACKING AND CRACKING MACHINE WITH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ANGLE GEAR MODULES.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MUSTAFA UZUNASLAN
- Filing Date
- 2026-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-22
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Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF SELF-CALIBRATING, POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ANGULAR GEARS PEANUT CRACKING AND CRACKING MACHINE WITH MODULE The invention is designed for use in the food and nut processing industry; specifically: Pistachios, pistachios from Siirt, and similar hard-shelled products require pre-calibration. automatic alignment, guidance, and controlled pressure of the mouth without being detected subjected to a cracking or shell breaking process, and the product and shell after the process self-calibrating structure that allows them to be distinguished from each other, positive and negative. The invention relates to a peanut cracking and nut-snapping machine containing an angular gear module. Specifically, it concerns: The products are advanced in a controlled manner via a jerky model sequencing system, with an internal conical 10. Alignment on the same axis thanks to its steering structure, positioning with calibrated apparatus. Automatic centering according to product size with its ring and positive-negative angle gear modules. It is based on the principle of processing under controlled force between them; in existing systems encountered misdirection, faulty crushing, internal product loss, need for additional calibration, high 15 It aims to... Technical Area: The invention falls within the technical field of food processing and nut processing machinery; specifically, for hard-shelled nuts. Automatic sorting, alignment, orientation, cracking, and opening of nuts. 2 machine systems for cracking and subsequent classification and separation It is related. State of the Art: The subject of the invention is the cracking of pistachios, Siirt pistachios and similar hard-shelled nuts. Machine systems used for cracking the throat and separating the shell are used in 5 countries worldwide. Although widely used, these systems vary in both structural and functional aspects. It is observed that they have technical shortcomings. The vast majority of existing systems, external regulations that require products to be classified according to specific dimensions before processing. It works in conjunction with calibration machines. This means adding extra machinery to the production line. making its use mandatory; additional labor, energy consumption, loss of space and loss of time 10 These constitute significant cost factors. In particular, peanuts of different sizes being the same Due to the inability to process precisely within the system, processing efficiency is low in existing machines. is decreasing significantly. The bevel gear structures used in current systems are either thrust jaw systems or fixed-opening gears. Crushing mechanisms ensure the controlled and precise transfer of products to the processing area. It is unable to provide this in the truest sense. Especially the inability to properly align the opening of the pistachio nut. For this reason, products can break not from the intended area, but from the back or sides; This situation leads to both a compromise in product integrity and internal product losses. In addition, the pressure applied in existing solutions depends on the product size. Due to the inability to adjust automatically, some products produce insufficient crackling sound, while 20 3 In some products, internal crushing and disintegration occur due to excessive pressure. This This situation reduces the quality of the final product and leads to a loss of commercial value. Another point to consider is that some systems in the literature employ vibratory transmission mechanisms. or even if diversion channels are used, the majority of these structures cover the mouth of the product. 5 with sufficient orientation and centering capabilities to position precisely This is not the case. Specifically, after products are uploaded to the system in bulk, they need to be separated individually. existing systems for alignment and controlled transfer to the processing area It appears to have significant shortcomings. Furthermore, many systems are only suitable for a specific product. It operates according to its caliber, and requires additional attachment changes or separate parts for products of different sizes. This requires production lines. This reduces production continuity and the business 10 It increases costs. A significant portion of the current solutions in the known state of the art still involve the process. Subsequent separation of shell and inner product is done with separate screening systems or manual methods. This is being done. This situation prevents the production line from working in an integrated manner, This can negatively affect hygiene conditions and prolong processing times. Especially manual 15 In systems requiring sorting, human error can lead to product loss and low production capacity. Problems arise. Furthermore, in most existing systems, the product flow is inconsistent. and due to the inability to provide it in a balanced way, vibration, jamming, irregular progress and faulty Problems such as processing issues occur. 4 In addition, a significant portion of the crushing mechanisms used in existing systems It is designed for a single function, allowing you to both crack your teeth and eat on the same machine. It is often possible to perform the complete shell breaking process in a controlled manner. This is not the case. Therefore, users have to use different machines for different tasks. This situation increases both investment costs and the need for additional space in the production area. This results in variations in the mechanical components used in existing systems, depending on the product size. Due to its inability to adapt spontaneously, the processing accuracy decreases, the product Standardization cannot be ensured and high productivity cannot be achieved. In conclusion, in the current machine systems that are part of the known state of the art; - External calibration required, 10 - faulty breaking operations due to incorrect guidance, - low alignment accuracy, - internal product losses, - high labor costs, - additional equipment needed, 15 - inadequate product sorting systems, - hygiene problems, - low processing capacity, - incompatibility with different product sizes, - single-function machine structures, 20 - technical and operational problems such as high energy and operating costs are fully understood. This cannot be resolved. For these reasons, products of different sizes require pre-calibration. capable of processing without hearing, aligning products on the correct axis, and operating under controlled pressure. capable of both cracking the mouth and breaking the shell, and at the end of the process, the shell and inside A compact, efficient system with a continuous flow that can automatically separate the product and has 5 features. An integrated, next-generation machine system was needed. Purpose of the Invention: Our invention is a peanut cracker with a self-calibrating positive and negative angular gear module. and relates to a lip-clicking machine, and the main purpose of the invention is to provide a basis for the known state of the art. The need for pre-calibration encountered in existing systems, errors due to incorrect guidance 10 Crushing operations result in high labor costs, low processing accuracy, product losses, and inefficiency. A new generation nut processing system that eliminates disadvantages such as production flow. The main purpose of the invention is to present pistachios of different sizes, pistachios of Siirt, and similar hard-shell products can be automatically calibrated without the need for an external calibration system. by ensuring that the production process is arranged, aligned and processed in a controlled manner, 15 The goal is to make it faster, more efficient, and less costly. Another purpose of the invention is to prevent products from reaching the processing area irregularly or on the wrong axis. By using a shaky model sequencing system that prevents wobbles, together with an internal conical routing structure, to ensure the mouth of the peanuts is properly aligned and thus in existing systems The goal is to minimize problems such as reverse cracking, faulty popping, and internal product loss. 20 6 In addition, the invention allows for positioning according to product size thanks to a calibrating device and positioning ring. By performing automatic centering, the system operates in a self-calibration manner. This eliminates the need for additional calibration machines, saving time and labor. It aims to achieve significant savings in terms of area and investment costs. Another aim of the invention is to add 5 to the product via positive and negative angle gear modules. By enabling the application of controlled, balanced, and precise pressure, both on the same machine are possible. It allows for both mouth cracking and complete shell breaking. This allows different production needs to be met through a single machine, thus improving production. The aim is to increase flexibility and maintain product integrity. Additionally, the gear module... Thanks to its structure working with millimeter precision, damage to the inner product is prevented. by passing through, reducing the rate of broken and crushed products and improving the quality of the final product. that is intended. The invention also involves the automatic separation of the product and the shell at the end of the process via a vibrating sieving system. By ensuring its separation in this way, it provides a continuous, hygienic environment with minimal human intervention. It aims to create a production flow that downloads. In addition, the invention is a modular machine 15 Its structure allows it to adapt to different capacity needs, making it scalable and energy-efficient. To create a system that is highly efficient and suitable for long-term industrial use. is the goal. This is beneficial for both small-scale businesses and high-volume production facilities. An efficient, economical and sustainable processing solution is offered. 20 7 Solutions to the State of the Art: The invention is a peanut cracker with a self-calibrating, positive and negative angular gear module. It is a mouth-clicking machine that solves the problem of the need for pre-calibration encountered in existing systems. It offers a structure that eliminates it. Thanks to the peanut calibrating device and positioning ring included in the invention, 5 different sizes of peanuts can be calibrated. The products can be automatically centered and positioned appropriately within the processing area. They can be directed. Thus, the products undergo pre-processing in external calibration machines. There is no need for further intervention; no additional machinery is needed, labor costs are reduced, and time and space are wasted. Its use is being significantly reduced. The invention also addresses the misdirection and faulty breaking problems seen in existing systems. It offers a solution. The product discharge chute has a vibrating sorting system with a shaking pattern, allowing products to be placed in a vibrating structure. Thanks to this, they are advanced one by one in a controlled manner, then the internal conical guiding system and It is aligned on the same axis via the external guiding sleeve. Thanks to this structure, the opening of the pistachios is correctly directed to the processing area, This prevents products from breaking from the reverse or back side, and significantly improves processing precision. is being increased. The positive-angle external gear and negative-angle internal gear module used in the invention are controlled onto the product. and ensures the application of balanced pressure. This is the bidirectional gear system. Thanks to this, both shell cracking and complete shell breaking operations can be performed on the same machine. 8 This can be achieved by controlling the distribution of the applied pressure on the inner product. Damage is minimized. Thus, the problems encountered in existing systems are reduced. The formation of broken, crushed, or fragmented internal components is significantly reduced, thus improving the final product quality. is being increased. The invention also enables the automatic separation of product and shell after processing. It differs from existing systems with its vibrating screening system, which enables this process. The product cracking process ends with a system that works together with a sieve, vibration motor, and sieve springs. Thanks to this, the broken shell pieces are separated from the inner product; thus, manually By reducing the need for sorting, the production process becomes more hygienic, faster, and more consistent. In addition, the system can process products as shell and inner product, or as large, medium, and small-sized products. 10 It can be classified in this way. Another important solution of the invention is that all process stages are carried out within a single compact machine structure. It is the integration of different processes within a single system. Current systems use separate machines for different processing stages. While in use, the invention incorporates sorting, alignment, orientation, crushing-splitting and screening processes. It is carried out in an integrated manner. This saves space in the production line, 15 reducing operating costs and making the production flow more efficient. He knows. Furthermore, thanks to its modular machine structure, the system's capacity can be increased, allowing for different production methods. It can be adapted to their needs and is scalable for long-term industrial use. A structure is obtained. 20 9 Explanation of the Figures: Figure 1: The subject of the invention is a self-calibrating device with positive and negative angular gear modules. A general perspective view of the peanut cracking and nut cracking machine is provided. Figure 2: The components of the invention, namely the nut guiding outer casing, nut cracking assembly. Alignment inner conical guide, peanut calibrating device positioning circle, negative angle inner 5 The general appearance consists of geared, positive angular external gear and click-split splined shaft structures. It has been given. Figure 3: The subject of the invention is the final sieve of the cracking process, vibration motor, sieve springs and main unit. A general overview of the screening and separation system consisting of chassis structures is given. Figure 4: Isometric view and cross-sectional view of the negative-angle internal gear, which is the subject of the invention. 10 It has been given. Figure 5: Appearance and cross-sectional view of the positive-angle external gear, which is the subject of the invention. Figure 6: Top view section and front view of the negative and positive angle gear structures that are the subject of the invention. A cross-section and detailed view are provided. Figure 7: Isometric view of the peanut alignment internal conical guide vane structure, the subject of the invention. 15 and its front view is given. Figure 8: Isometric view, top view and of the peanut guide outer casing, which is the subject of the invention. A symmetrical view has been provided. Figure 9: Isometric view of the positioning circle with peanut calibration apparatus, which is the subject of the invention. Top and front views are provided. Figure 10: Isometric view of the snapping head structure, symmetrical, which is the subject of the invention. The appearance and front view are given. On the figure, the peanut guiding outer sheath (4), peanut alignment inner conical guide (5), positioning circle with peanut calibrating apparatus (6), negative 5 Angular internal gear (7) and positive angular external gear (8) structures are shown. The parts in the figure are individually numbered, and the corresponding numbers are listed below. It has been given. 1. Product Input Hopper: This is where the pistachios prepared for the crushing / snapping process first enter the machine. It is the first part to which they are transferred - stored and from which flow occurs. 10 2. Product Discharge Trough (Shaky Model): Pistachios coming from the product inlet hopper are discharged through 3 different channels. The machine's predetermined cracking and splitting process elements place the pistachios in a specific position. It is used for feeding by vibration. 3. Centering Plate of the Cracking Shaft: Special speed for the cracking operation. connected to a prepared geared motor and having wedge connections, the system has 15 Rotating action area – internal conical nut aligner via wedges. The shaft that moves the guiding and negative-angle internal gear is held centered in a bearing-like manner. It is platinum. 4. Pistachio Guiding Outer Sheath: This is the first part of the cracking / snapping group of components and possesses Through its internal channels and external protective channels, the pistachio's head alignment and 20 11 while transferring the product to positive and negative angle gears, to prevent the product from spilling onto the floor. It is a part that performs a partial function. 5. Peanut Alignment Internal Conical Guide: The second part of the cracking / snapping group elements. and with its special wing structure, it aligns the top of the pistachio nut by driving the wedge shaft. It is the part that is provided. 5 6. Positioning Circle with Pistachio Calibrating Apparatus: For cracking and splitting group elements. It is the third component and performs the cracking / splitting process with its special calibration apparatus. The part that correctly positions peanuts of all sizes and dimensions is the preceding piece. 7. Negative Angle Internal Thread: This is the fourth part of the snapping / cracking operation group elements. Driven by a splined shaft connected to a specially designed geared motor, it has a self-contained 10 each peanut has teeth and is subjected to a specific pressure and negative angle for the cracking / breaking process. It is a breaking / cracking gear part. 8. Positive Angled External Thread: The fifth part of the snapping / clack group elements, and Negative. It contains an angled inner gear that holds the peanuts in a specific position – under pressure and at an angle. It is the external gear part that enables the cracking / splitting operation. 15 9. Keyed Shaft: This is the sixth part of the Keyed Shaft group of components, The entire power of the special geared motor is transferred to the rotating parts via its wedges. It is a special alloy shaft that transmits the power. 10. Centering Plate of the Cracking Shaft: Special speed for the cracking operation. connected to a prepared geared motor and having wedge connections, the system has 20 12 Rotating action area – internal conical nut aligner via wedges. The shaft that moves the guiding and negative-angle internal gear is held centered in a bearing-like manner. It is bottom platinum. 11. Shaft Drive Motor Gearbox: This component generates the power required for the crushing and splitting process. 12. Product Cracking Process Final Sieve: For the final purpose after the crushing-cracking process, 5 It has a perforated sheet metal surface that separates peanuts from shells during the cracking process, and the shells and The process of separating pistachios into different paths with multiple layers, and the cracking process... Its multi-layered structure allows pistachios of different calibers to be separated in different ways. It is the part that provides it. 13. Vibration Motor: Required for the working principle of the Product Cracking Process End Sieve. It is a specially designed part that provides the vibration. 14. Sieve Springs: The vibration motor drives the final sieve of the product cracking process throughout the entire sieve. enabling its spread throughout and the Product Cracking Process End Sieve to the main chassis It is the part that is used to connect. 15. Main Chassis: Enables the cracking / splitting process to be performed without manual intervention and without errors. It is the part that enables and supports the entire structure. Detailed Description of Our Invention: The invention is a peanut cracker with a self-calibrating, positive and negative angular gear module. and a nut cracking machine; especially for pistachios, pistachios from Siirt and similar hard-shelled products. 13 the ability to process in a fully automated and continuous workflow without human intervention It was developed to provide this. The invention enables the sorting and alignment of products without the need for pre-calibration. controlled manipulation, crushing or lip-cracking procedures, and An integrated 5 that enables the automatic separation of the shell from the inner product after processing. It is structured as a machine system. Specifically, it handles products of different sizes and calibers simultaneously. The invention enables precise processing within the system, in existing systems Problems encountered include misdirection, reverse crushing, internal product loss, and low processing accuracy. eliminating technical problems such as high labor costs and the necessity of external calibration It aims to... 10 The machine subject to the invention is; product inlet hopper (1), product discharge chute vibrating model sorting system. (2), cracking-cracking shaft centering top plate (3), peanut router outer casing (4), peanut alignment inner conical guide (5), positioning circle with peanut calibrating apparatus (6), negative Angled internal gear (7), positive angular external gear (8), snapping splined shaft (9), snapping splined shaft centering bottom plate (10), shaft drive motor reducer (11), product cracking end screen 15 (12), vibration motor (13), screen springs (14) and main chassis (15) are coordinated with each other. It consists of working mechanical components. These components are mounted on the main chassis (15). They are positioned to ensure vibration balance, and the mechanical properties generated throughout the system... The controlled distribution of forces is ensured. Thus, the machine provides continuous flow. It is configured to operate with high stability in its current configuration. 20 14 The machine's operation process involves the peanuts to be processed being fed into the product input hopper (1) in bulk. It starts with the transfer. Product input hopper (1), controlled product feeding into the system. It is structured to provide a continuous flow of varying quantities of products. This allows the products to be directed to the processing line. At this stage, the products are irregular and in clumps. While in this state, the product discharge chute shaky model sorting system (2) is then activated. 5 It enables the controlled separation of products by entering through the system. Thanks to its shaky model structure. The peanuts move forward on the vibrating plane and independently of each other. They are arranged in a sequence. This prevents products from overlapping, getting stuck, or moving in an irregular manner. This is prevented by transferring each product to the crushing / snapping process individually and in a controlled manner. This makes it possible. Especially thanks to the three-channel structure, the products are balanced within the system. The system is guided in this way, ensuring a smooth flow to the subsequent processing stages. Products that proceed in a controlled manner through the jerky model sequencing system (2), then The peanut guide outer casing (4) and the peanut alignment inner conical guide (5) inside It is transferred. The pistachio guiding outer casing (4), with its internal channel structures and housing Thanks to its outer surface, it ensures the controlled transport of products to the processing area, the same 15 It fulfills the guidance function by preventing products from leaving the system in a timely manner. It brings. Subsequently, the peanut alignment inner conical guide (5), which has an inner conical structure, Thanks to the rotary motion it receives through the splined shaft (9), the mouth of the products is on the same axis It works by aligning peanuts of different sizes and geometric structures. The device is delivered to the processing area in the correct position; this is frequently the case with existing systems (20). to prevent problems such as reverse breakage, faulty cracking, and internal product loss. It is being passed. The aligned products are then positioned using a peanut calibrating device. (6) is directed into it. The structure in question has special calibration apparatuses. Thanks to this, pistachios of all sizes and dimensions can be properly processed before the cracking / snapping process. This ensures the system is centered. Thus, the system does not require an external calibration machine. It demonstrates a self-calibrating operating principle without requiring any detection. Includes a peanut calibrating apparatus. The positioning circle (6) also ensures that the force to be applied is at the correct point of the product. By ensuring efficient transmission, it increases process accuracy and minimizes internal product losses. It downloads. Thanks to this structure, products of different sizes can be downloaded on the same machine with a high speed of 10. It can be processed with efficiency and precision. After the positioning process, the products are made with negative angle internal gear (7) and positive angle external gear (8) It is processed between them. Negative angle internal gear (7), geared with specially prepared speed. It is driven by means of a splined shaft (9) connected to the motor, and thanks to its tooth structure It applies a specific pressure and a negative angle to the product. Surrounding this is a positive-angled 15 The external gear (8) ensures that the product is held in a specific position, angle and pressure, thus preventing crushing. It allows the cracking process to be carried out in a controlled manner. The pair in question Thanks to the directional gear system, force can be applied to the product with millimeter precision. The system, in "crackle" mode, only allows the controlled opening of the pistachio's outer shell. It provides this, and in crushing mode, it allows the shell to be completely shattered. 20 16 Thus, both shell cracking and complete shell breaking operations can be performed on the same machine. This can be achieved; damage to the internal product is minimized during both processes. It is being downloaded. During the operation that occurs between the negative angle internal gear (7) and the positive angle external gear (8) All motion and force transmission is provided via a snap-fastening splined shaft (9). 5 The snapping splined shaft (9) transmits the motion it receives from the geared motor to the rotating parts. It transmits information in a balanced manner, helping to maintain transaction uniformity throughout the system. This is happening. At this stage, the centering plate (3) of the snapping shaft and the snapping shaft centering plate (10) ensures that the shaft is kept centered in the axial direction with bearings. This prevents vibration, axial misalignment, and irregular movement; 10 This makes it possible for the system to operate with high precision and stability. All mechanical movement requirements of the system are met by the shaft drive motor reducer (11). This is met by the geared motor structure in question, which provides the necessary torque and rotational speed for the system. It is manufactured by optimizing the motor power according to the type, size and processing requirements of the product. This is transferred to the cracking mechanism. Thus, excessive force is prevented. 15 This process is being implemented, energy efficiency is being increased, and internal product crushing is being minimized. The speed and torque are being downloaded. The system can preferably be adjusted according to different product types. It is configured to operate within its specified values. Products that have completed the crushing or cracking process are then passed through the product cracking process end sieve (12) It is transferred onto it. The product is transferred onto the sieve (12) at the end of the slicing process, with its perforated sheet metal and multiple 20 17 Thanks to its layered structure, it enables the separation of the shell from the inner product during the crushing process. In the cracking process, products of different calibers are classified in different directions. In this stage, the vibration force generated by the vibration motor (13) provides the sieve. The springs (14) are distributed evenly throughout the entire elimination system. The products are kept in constant motion, ensuring efficient processing of shell fragments. This makes separation possible. Furthermore, this structure eliminates the need for manual sorting. reducing; ensuring the production line operates in a hygienic, continuous and low-labor manner. It provides an opportunity. The machine described in this invention can produce, preferably, 40 to 60 products per hour, depending on the type and size of the product to be processed. It can operate with capacities ranging between kilograms. However, the system is modular 10 Since it is designed with this structure in mind, additional unit integration or motor-gearbox integration may be required. Production capacity can be increased by expanding its capacity. Thanks to this feature... The machine is used in both small-scale production workshops and high-volume industrial facilities. It offers a scalable structure that can be used. Additionally, the system allows for sorting, alignment, Positioning, crushing-slicing and screening operations are performed within a single compact machine structure. 15 Thanks to its implementation, it provides space savings, time savings, low labor costs, and high Production efficiency and continuous production flow are ensured.
Claims
18 REQUESTS 1- The invention relates specifically to the cracking of hard-shelled products such as pistachios, pistachios, and similar nuts. and self-calibrating, positive and negative, used for cracking one's lips. It is a peanut cracking and popping machine with an angled gear module, and its features are; 5 products of different sizes can be aligned without the need for external calibration. Product inlet hopper (1) which enables the product to be subjected to crushing or mouth cracking. pouring chute shaky model sorting system (2), peanut guide outer casing (4), peanut alignment inner conical guide (5), positioning circle with peanut calibrating apparatus (6), negative angle internal gear (7), positive angle external gear (8), snap-break splined shaft (9), shaft drive geared motor (11), product cracking process end sieve (12), vibration motor (13), sieve 10 It includes the springs (14) and the main chassis (15). 2- The invention relates to a self-calibrating, positive and negative angular gear module according to Claim 1. It is a peanut cracking and popping machine, its feature is that the products are cracked and popped one by one. sequencing, ensuring head alignment, and controlled access to the cracking / splitting area. The product discharge chute with a vibrating model sorting system (2), which enables the product to be directed in this way, 15 The nut guide includes the outer casing (4) and the nut alignment inner conical guide (5). 3- The invention relates to self-calibrating gears with positive and negative angles, according to Claim 1 or 2. It is a peanut cracking and shelling machine with modules, its feature is; different sizes and automatic centering of products of a certain size before the crushing / snapping process and 19 positioning device with peanut calibrator that ensures correct positioning. It includes the circle (6). 4- The invention relates to a self-calibrating, positive and negative angle gear according to Claim 1, 2 or 3. It is a peanut cracking and popping machine with a module, its feature is; on the product controlled pressure application, controlled 5 from the nozzle according to the product's processing preference. negative-angled internal teeth that allow the shell to be cracked or completely broken. (7), positive angle external gear (8) and after processing the shell and the inner product are separated It includes the product cracking process end sieve (12) which enables the separation of the product. 15