RU217346U1 - Semi Automatic Pneumatic Cake and Cheesecake Slicing Machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to the confectionery industry. A semi-automatic pneumatic machine for cutting cakes and cheesecakes is proposed, containing a metal frame, a work table mounted on the frame, a turntable mounted on the work table, a stepper motor connected via a cam clutch to the turntable, a pneumatic cylinder rigidly connected to a knife. Two feed trays are fixed on the frame, and an operator panel is installed on the edge of the frame, connected via an interface with a pneumatic cylinder and a stepper motor, the pneumatic cylinder is installed at the bottom of the frame and is rigidly connected to the knife. The utility model provides improved performance. 1 ill.

Description

The utility model relates to equipment for cutting confectionery products and is used for fast and high-quality vertical cutting of cakes into even portions.

The prior art known industrial apparatus (patents RF2101957, RF2420963, RF99106664, PL329214, US2003097820, etc.), designed for cutting confectionery. These designs usually consist of an installation table, a movable plate - a holder with a wide blade, symmetrically located vertical knife drive guides, a return mechanism for raising the blade to the upper position, a rotating cake stand with “fingers” - limiters located along its perimeter, a device for spring fixing the divider at successive turns at specified angles, the movable section of the table, which supplies the stand with the product under the cutting blade, the top cover, which acts as a tray for wrapping paper.

A mechanical machine for cutting cakes and cheesecakes allows you to provide a much higher quality cutting of confectionery products than when dividing them into pieces with a metal string or a long knife. This is due to the fact that the operator controlling the process visually controls the condition of the knife and can remove fragments of adhering cream or decor from the cutting surface in time.

The closest analogue is the CS-1000 automatic cake cutting machine (Source on the Internet https://www.foodtools.ru/CS-1000.php), which allows cutting products and placing divider inserts in a fully automatic mode. The machine is designed for cutting round frozen products in workshops with high productivity. The "START" system is carried out by pressing two buttons simultaneously, the structures are made of stainless steel. The machine is equipped with electro-pneumatic doors and is adapted to different heights of the cut product by means of a rotating handle. The machine has an automatic indexer (for precise placement of the product under the knife), powered by compressed air and electricity (220 V), mounted on lockable wheels.

The disadvantage of the known technical solutions of the rollers is the complexity of manufacturing, insufficient versatility of working with confectionery products (for example, working only with frozen products).

The objective of the claimed utility model is to develop a simple design of a semi-automatic pneumatic machine for cutting various types of cakes and cheesecakes, which allows for accurate, fast and accurate cutting of various types of cakes.

The technical result is to increase productivity and versatility, as well as to simplify the design.

The problem is solved by the fact that in a semi-automatic pneumatic machine for cutting cakes and cheesecakes, containing a metal frame, a work table mounted on the frame, a turntable mounted on the work table, a stepper motor connected to the turntable using a cam clutch, a pneumatic cylinder, a knife , according to the claimed technical solution, two feed trays are fixed on the frame, an operator panel is installed on the edge of the frame, connected via an interface with a pneumatic cylinder and a stepper motor, the pneumatic cylinder is installed at the bottom of the frame, which is rigidly connected to a cutting knife.

The claimed utility model is illustrated by the drawing: Fig. - drawing of a semi-automatic pneumatic machine for cutting cakes and cheesecakes (front view and left view).

The following notation has been introduced:

1 - frame, 2 - rotary table, 3 - worktable, 4 - feed tray, 5 - operator panel, 6 - pneumatic cylinder, 7 - knife, 8 - stepper motor.

On the frame 1, a worktable 3 is installed on guides, on which a turntable 2 is placed. Moreover, on the worktable 3, a stepper motor 8 is rigidly fixed, connected through a cam clutch to the turntable 2. Two feed trays 4 are fixed on the frame 1. In the upper part of the frame a knife 7 is installed connected to the rod of the pneumatic cylinder 6. An operator panel 5 is installed on the edge of the frame 1, connected through an interface with the pneumatic cylinder 6 and the stepper motor 8.

Before starting work, the equipment is connected to power supplies and compressed air. The unit is switched on using the switch on the operator panel 5. Next, you need to configure the unit on the control panel. The operator pulls out the working table 3, puts a confectionery product on the turntable 2, then sets the working table 3 under the knife 7. Then the operator puts food paper in the feeding trays 4 to separate the pieces among themselves. Then the operator on the operator panel 5 presses the "Start" buttons to start work. Pneumatic cylinder 6 drives knife 7, which lowers and sets food paper and thereby cuts the confectionery. After the operator reinstalls the paper in the trays and presses the "Start" button, the turntable rotates with the help of a stepper motor 8, then the knife 7 lowers. The rotation of the table 2 is fixed using a slot sensor mounted on the bottom of the turntable. The operator controlling the process visually controls the state of the knife 7 and can remove fragments of adhering cream or confectionery decor from the cutting surface in time.

Extendable turntable 2 is equipped with holders for fixing the product. Cutting is carried out as delicately as possible, ensuring the preservation of the original structure of the product and an attractive appearance. At the same time, a separating material is installed at the incision site. This machine is suitable for round confectionery products decorated with various types of creams or glazes. Depending on the set program, the number of pieces can be 12 or 16 pieces. The use of this machine allows you to minimize manual labor, thereby increasing the productivity of the filling and packaging area due to the rapid processing of large batches. The implementation of the rotation of the turntable based on a stepper motor makes it possible to obtain a uniform cutting of the confectionery product, which eliminates the rejection of pieces of different sizes. The parts in contact with the product are made of food grade steel and PTFE.

A semi-automatic pneumatic machine for cutting cakes and cheesecakes was manufactured. The design of the turntable allows you to install confectionery products with a diameter of up to 200 mm, which are the most common. In the process of cutting the product, uniform pieces with smooth edges were obtained, while the cutting time was halved compared to manual labor.

The implementation of the claimed utility model provides accurate, fast and accurate cutting of various types of cakes, the installation of a separating insert between the pieces; reliable fixation of the confectionery product during operation, the ability to choose the optimal cutting scheme (12 or 16 pieces).

Claims (1)

Semi-automatic pneumatic machine for cutting cakes and cheesecakes, containing a metal frame, a work table mounted on the frame, a turntable mounted on the work table, a stepper motor connected via a cam clutch to the turntable, a pneumatic cylinder rigidly connected to a knife, characterized in that two feed trays are fixed on the frame, an operator panel is installed on the edge of the frame, connected via an interface with a pneumatic cylinder and a stepper motor, the pneumatic cylinder is installed at the bottom of the frame and is rigidly connected to the knife.

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