Adjustable Shrimp Cutting Assembly with Cam Plate Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shrimp processing machines lack the ability to efficiently and adjustably cut shrimp of varying sizes, leading to increased processing times and inconsistent results.
Innovation Solution
A semi-automated shrimp processing machine with an adjustable cutting assembly that includes a cutting device and an adjustable cam plate, allowing for adjustable drop-in rates and dwell times, enabling quick selection of desired processing settings and styles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed cutting configuration is used, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different shrimp sizes is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The cutting assembly is designed with adjustable components including the cam plate with variable engagement surfaces and adjustable blade depth mechanism, allowing the system to dynamically adapt to different shrimp sizes while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through mechanized adjustment rather than multiple fixed configurations
2Productivity
If manual shrimp processing is used, then device complexity is minimized, but processing time and labor intensity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows adjustment of critical parameters such as blade drop-in rate, dwell time, and cutting depth through the cam plate mechanism and adjustable components, enabling optimized processing speed for different shrimp sizes without requiring complete redesign of the processing machine
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed drop-in rate is used, then manufacturing precision is improved, but adaptability to different processing styles is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The cam plate mechanism provides dynamic adjustment of the drop-in rate through its engagement surfaces, allowing the cutting assembly to maintain consistent, precise cuts while adapting to different processing styles and shrimp sizes through controlled variation of the drop-in characteristics
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The machine significantly reduces processing times by allowing for customizable cuts and efficient processing of shrimp of different sizes, enhancing operational efficiency and consistency.
Implementation Method 1
an adjustable cam plate operably coupled with the cutting device. The adjustable cam plate has a cam body, an adjustment mechanism, and an engagement region having first, second, and third engagement surfaces
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AI summary
A shrimp processing machine includes a frame assembly, a drive assembly coupled therewith, a bracket member, and an adjustable cutting assembly. The adjustable cutting assembly is movable between a raised position and a lowered position and includes a cutting device and an adjustable cam plate operably coupled with the cutting device. The adjustable cam plate has a cam body, an adjustment mechanism, and an engagement region having first, second, and third engagement surfaces. The adjustable cutting assembly is adjustable between a first configuration whereby the cutting device has a slow drop-in rate and a second configuration whereby the cutting device has a fast drop-in rate.