Shrimp Peeling Device with Narrowing Cavity and Cutting Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shrimp peeling methods, both manual and machine-based, suffer from low efficiency, incomplete peeling, and high operational costs due to the need for precise shrimp positioning and lengthy processing times.
Innovation Solution
A shrimp peeling device comprising a frame, driving member, conveying wheels, clamping frame, cutting assembly, and shell removing frame, which clamps and conveys shrimp vertically, cuts the back or abdomen, and uses a narrowing cavity to squeeze out the meat, allowing for efficient peeling without precise shrimp positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual peeling is used, then operational simplicity is maintained, but production efficiency is low and worker safety is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The shrimp automatically clamps onto the conveying belt and positions itself during transmission, eliminating the need for manual positioning operations while maintaining operational simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
Manual peeling operations are replaced by an automated mechanical system comprising conveying belts, cutting assemblies, and squeezing mechanisms that perform peeling without direct worker intervention, thereby improving productivity while maintaining ease of operation
2Extent of automation
If traditional machine peeling with rotating rollers is used, then peeling automation is achieved, but processing time is excessive and peeling completeness is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The peeling process is segmented into distinct stages: clamping, conveying, cutting, and squeezing, with each stage performed by dedicated components operating in sequence, reducing total processing time while maintaining automation
Solution Approach 2:
The shrimp is pre-clamped and positioned on the conveying belt before entering the cutting and squeezing zones, eliminating the need for lengthy positioning adjustments during the peeling process
3Manufacturing precision
If semi-automatic peeling with precise positioning is used, then peeling completeness is improved, but device complexity and operational difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The shrimp self-positions on the conveying belt through its natural clamping action, eliminating the need for complex positioning mechanisms while achieving complete peeling through the subsequent cutting and squeezing operations
4Extent of automation
If semi-automatic peeling is used, then automation is partially achieved, but production efficiency remains low
Solution Approach 1:
The conveying belt continuously transports shrimp through all processing stages without interruption, and the automated cutting and squeezing operations occur in continuous sequence, maximizing production efficiency through uninterrupted automated processing
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 device achieves high production efficiency by simplifying the peeling process, reducing operational costs, and ensuring complete peeling without shell residues, thus enabling large-scale promotion.
Implementation Method 1
the narrowing cavity narrows the conveying belt to squeeze the shrimp to obtain shrimp meat outputted through the discharge port and a shrimp shell carried away through the conveying belt
Data Source
AI summary
A shrimp peeling device includes a frame, a driving member, a first conveying wheel, a second conveying wheel, a conveying belt, a clamping frame, a cutting assembly, and a shell removing frame. The conveying belt is in transmission connection with the first conveying wheel and the second conveying wheel. The clamping frame is provided with a first pathway for the conveying belt to pass through. A processing opening is formed in the clamping frame. The cutting assembly is disposed at the processing opening. The shell removing frame is provided with a second pathway for the conveying belt to pass through, and the second pathway includes a limiting cavity and a narrowing cavity. The shell removing frame is provided with a discharge port. The conveying belt is upwards bent and folded in half to clamp and convey a shrimp.