Frozen Meat Slicing and Bagging Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing frozen meat slicing machines require manual placement of frozen meat and lack automatic bagging capabilities, making them inconvenient for efficient processing.
Innovation Solution
A slicing and collecting device that includes a storage mechanism to hold frozen meat, a loading mechanism to transport it to the slicing mechanism, and a bagging mechanism to automatically bag the sliced meat, ensuring continuous operation and improved efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual placement of frozen meat is used in existing slicing machines, then the device structure can be simplified, but the ease of operation deteriorates and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into distinct functional modules: storage mechanism (with storage cavity and storage plate), loading mechanism (with loading plate and pushing component), slicing mechanism, and bagging mechanism. Each module operates independently but coordinates with others, allowing automatic feeding without requiring a completely integrated complex system.
Solution Approach 2:
Frozen meat is pre-loaded onto the storage plate in the storage mechanism before the slicing process begins. The loading mechanism then automatically transfers this pre-positioned meat to the slicing mechanism, eliminating the need for manual placement during operation and enabling continuous automatic feeding.
2Productivity
If existing slicing machines lack automatic bagging function, then the device complexity is reduced, but the productivity and ease of operation worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The bagging mechanism is integrated with the slicing mechanism and sliding plate system. The sliding plate serves dual purposes: it transports sliced meat from the slicing mechanism and also guides the bagging process. This merging of functions allows automatic bagging without adding a completely separate complex subsystem.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding plate performs multiple functions: it acts as a conveyor for sliced meat, provides a surface for the bagging mechanism to operate on, and facilitates the transfer of meat to collection bags. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional dedicated components for each operation.
3Productivity
If frozen meat is continuously pushed through the slicing mechanism, then slicing efficiency is improved, but the reliability deteriorates due to potential misalignment or slipping
Solution Approach 1:
The pushing component automatically advances the frozen meat through the slicing mechanism without requiring external manual intervention. The loading mechanism's pushing action is self-regulated, maintaining consistent contact and pressure on the meat to ensure reliable positioning and continuous slicing operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The coordination between the loading mechanism and slicing mechanism creates a feedback loop where the slicing process guides the loading rate. The system automatically adjusts the pushing speed and positioning based on the slicing operation requirements, ensuring the meat remains properly aligned throughout the slicing process.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a slicing and collecting device for processing frozen meat sheets, including a frame, and a slicing mechanism is arranged above the frame; a sliding plate is arranged on one side of the slicing mechanism, and a bagging mechanism is arranged on one side of the sliding plate far away from the slicing mechanism; a blocking structure is arranged between the sliding plate and the bagging mechanism, a loading mechanism is arranged on the other side of the slicing mechanism, a storage mechanism is arranged on one side of the loading mechanism far away from the slicing mechanism, and a bottom of the loading mechanism is communicated with the storage mechanism.