ES1220825U - Machine for sorting food by size (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Machine for the classification of foods by size, characterized because it comprises: - A feed hopper (1) for the feed intake, - At least two rollers (2) arranged longitudinally next to each other through which the food to be sorted is moved, where the rollers (2) move with opposite direction of rotation and arranged with inclination, the feed hopper being (1)) located at the end located higher. - System of water supply (3) to the rollers (2) that runs upper and longitudinally the rollers to keep its surface moist. - Motor (4) to activate the rotation of the rollers. - Means to regulate the inclination of the rollers. - Means to regulate the inclination of the feed hopper. Where the machine is characterized in that the rollers (2) have a separation distance between them that increases gradually longitudinally, being the distance between rollers smaller at the end close to the feed hopper (1) and greater at its opposite end . (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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MACHINE FOR FOOD CLASSIFICATION BY SIZE

D E S C R I P C I Ó N

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a machine for food classification, specifically for seafood classification, where the machine is integrated by a feed hopper that drives the food to two rollers that are arranged longitudinally one next to the other and separated to a distance that increases gradually as the food advances on the rollers.

The object of the invention is to provide a machine that makes it possible to adjust the inclination of the feed hopper and the inclination of the rollers, so that its configuration can be adjusted to the product to be classified.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Currently, machines for food classification are not known by the applicant, specifically seafood classification of the configuration detailed in this utility model application.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The machine for the classification of foods that is recommended, allows the separation by food sizes by letting the food to be classified according to its dimensions between two rollers.

Advantageously, the movement of the food on the rollers is carried out without the product being affected, nor receiving blows during the classification process.

Thus, the machine object of the present invention is composed of the following elements:

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- A feed hopper for food entry,

- At least, two smooth rollers arranged longitudinally one next to the other through which the food to be classified is moved and, where the rollers move with opposite direction of rotation and are arranged with inclination, so that the feed hopper is placed in the end located at a higher height,

- Water supply system to the rollers that runs the rollers superiorly and longitudinally to keep its surface moist,

- Motor, either electric or hydraulic, to drive the rotation of the rollers,

- Means for regulating the inclination of the rollers,

- Means for regulating the inclination of the feed hopper,

The particularity of the machine of the invention is the arrangement of the rollers, which have a distance of separation between them that increases longitudinally gradually, the distance between rollers being smaller at the end close to the feed hopper and greater at its opposite end.

In addition, the feed hopper is provided with vibrators that facilitate the movement and entry of the food to be classified into the rollers. In a complementary way, the hopper has in its base shock absorbers to absorb the possible oscillations that the vibrators could generate.

Additionally, the feed hopper also has an inclined surface at its base where the food to be classified is deposited, favoring the movement of the food towards the rollers.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that will then be made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical implementation thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:

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Figure 1 shows a representation corresponding to a side view of the machine for sorting food by size according to the object of the present invention.

Figure 2.- It shows a partial view of the machine for the classification of food by size in which the detail of the slides and the lateral supports can be appreciated.

Figure 3.- It shows, finally, a partial perspective view of the machine for food classification in which the detail of the rollers, the motors and the water supply system can be seen.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

As can be seen in the aforementioned figures, the machine of the invention is constituted from a feed hopper (1) for the food inlet, preferably seafood, two smooth rollers (2) arranged longitudinally next to each other by which the food to be classified is moved, where the rollers (2) move with opposite direction of rotation and arranged with inclination, the feed hopper (1) being located at the end located at a higher height, the water supply system (3 ) to the rollers that run the rollers upper and longitudinally to keep its surface moist, two motors (4), each of which drives the rotation of a roller.

In figure 1, the feed hopper (1) is shown which is provided with vibrators, not shown in the figures, which make the base of the feed hopper vibrate and are intended to facilitate the entry of the food to be classified in the machine, and dampers (12) that absorb oscillations caused by vibrators.

Advantageously, the machine of the invention allows the regulation of the inclination of the rollers, by means of threaded rods (9) associated with the rollers at their highest located end, as pillars, while the opposite end, the machine has a hinge (13) to enable articulation of the assembly.

In addition, the rollers have a mechanism for regulating the

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separation. The difference in separation between the ends of the rollers is in a range between 3 mm and 6 mm. Thus, in a preferred embodiment, the rollers (2) are at a distance of 10 mm at the end close to the feed hopper (1), while this distance is increased to a distance of 14 mm at the opposite end. of the rollers.

Additionally, the machine has means for adjusting the inclination of the feed hopper (1), which are integrated by lateral supports (10) with sliding paths (11), as can be seen in figures 2 and 3 .

The rollers (2), the motors (4) and the water supply system (3) are covered by a protective housing (5) whose lower section presents the free passage to allow the classified food to escape.

A plurality of separation trays (6) emerge inferiorly from the protective housing (5) to facilitate the fall of the classified food to the corresponding basket (8) at the exit of the machine.

As can be seen in figure 1, the above-mentioned elements that make up the sorting machine are arranged on a support or frame (7), offering a structure where a plurality of containers or baskets (8) are received that receive the food classified.

Finally, say that preferably the material that integrates the machine of the invention is stainless steel in order to avoid the appearance of corrosion in its elements, therefore, extending its durability.

The food classification process is integrated by the following stages:

- Feeding the product, preferably seafood, in the hopper (1).

- Displacement of shellfish along the space located between the rollers (2), advancing longitudinally thanks to the opposite direction of rotation of the rollers.

- Seafood fall to the corresponding basket (8), an action that takes place when the space between the rollers (2) allows it depending on the size of the piece of

seafood, this fall being driven by the separation trays (6).

In this way, the machine object of this utility model is characterized by a simple and functional configuration, with an optimal manufacturing cost that allows the classification of seafood without damaging it.

Claims (1)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 R E I V I N D I C A C I O N E S 1§.- Machine for the classification of food by size, characterized in that it comprises: - A feed hopper (1) for the food inlet, - At least, two rollers (2) arranged longitudinally next to each other through which the food to be classified is moved, where the rollers (2) move with opposite direction of rotation and arranged with inclination, with the feed hopper (1 ) located at the end located higher, - Water supply system (3) to the rollers (2) that runs the rollers upper and longitudinally to keep its surface moist, - Motor (4) to drive the rotation of the rollers, - Means for regulating the inclination of the rollers, - Means for regulating the inclination of the feed hopper, Where the machine is characterized in that the rollers (2) have a distance of separation between them that increases longitudinally gradually, the distance between rollers being smaller at the end close to the feed hopper (1) and greater at its opposite end . 2§.- Machine for food classification according to claim 1, characterized in that the rollers have a smooth surface. 3§.- Food sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the feed hopper (1) is provided with vibrators to facilitate the movement and entry of the food. 4§.- Food sorting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that the feed hopper (1) is provided with shock absorbers. 5§.- Food sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the feed hopper (1) has an inclined surface to favor the movement of the food towards the rollers (2). 5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 6§.- Food sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for regulating the inclination of the rollers (2) are integrated by threaded rods (9) associated with the rollers at their highest end as a way of pillars and by a hinge associated with the opposite end of the rollers. 7§.- Machine for the classification of foods, according to claim 1, characterized in that the rollers (2) have a mechanism for the regulation of their separation. 8§.- Food sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for adjusting the tilt of the feed hopper are integrated by lateral supports (10) with sliding paths (11). 9§.- Food sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the rollers (2), the motor (4) and the water supply system (3) to the rollers are covered by a protective housing ( 5) whose lower section presents the free passage to allow the exit of the classified food. 10 ~ .- Food sorting machine according to claim 9, characterized in that a plurality of trays (6) emerge inferiorly from the protective housing (5) to facilitate the fall of the classified food. 11§.- Machine for the classification of foods, according to claim 1, characterized in that it is integrated by stainless steel. 12§.- Food sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the difference in separation between the ends of the rollers (2) is between 3 mm and 6 mm.