Efficient water-saving cleaning machine for broiler carcasses
By designing a highly efficient and water-saving broiler carcass cleaning machine, and adopting a circulating water system and intelligent control, the problems of water waste and cleaning dead spots in traditional cleaning devices have been solved, achieving efficient cleaning and microbial control, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FUMIN RUIZE AGRI TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing broiler carcass cleaning equipment suffers from serious water waste, numerous blind spots in cleaning, and a high risk of microbial growth.
A high-efficiency water-saving cleaning machine for broiler carcasses, comprising a pre-cleaning zone, a high-pressure cleaning zone, and an airflow drying zone, was designed. It adopts a circulating water system and intelligent control, combined with multi-dimensional spray pipelines and support devices, to achieve on-demand spraying and water recycling.
It achieves 40%-60% water conservation, thorough cleaning, reduces the risk of microbial growth, and improves production efficiency and product quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of poultry slaughtering and processing equipment, specifically relating to a high-efficiency water-saving cleaning machine for broiler carcasses. Background Technology
[0002] During the industrial slaughtering and processing of broiler chickens, contaminants such as blood, feces, and fragments of internal organs often remain on the surface of the carcass and inside the eviscerated cavity (where the internal organs have been removed). These contaminants provide a breeding ground for microorganisms, seriously affecting meat quality and food safety. Therefore, thorough cleaning of broiler carcasses on the slaughter line is an essential step.
[0003] Existing broiler carcass cleaning devices mostly employ a linear tunnel spray structure, using multiple nozzles to spray water onto the suspended carcasses for cleaning. However, this traditional structure has the following drawbacks: First, it cannot intelligently control the spraying start and stop based on the carcass' position, resulting in frequent dry spraying, high water consumption, and significant water waste, especially since most of the water is for single use, further exacerbating water waste. Second, the spray layout is unreasonable, easily creating cleaning dead zones, particularly the interior of the carcass and the inner side of the wing roots, which are difficult to effectively rinse. Third, a large amount of moisture remains on the carcass surface after cleaning, easily leading to microbial growth and affecting subsequent processing. Therefore, developing a broiler carcass cleaning machine that ensures cleaning effectiveness while significantly saving water is of significant practical importance. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To overcome the problems in the background art, the present invention provides a high-efficiency water-saving cleaning machine for broiler carcasses.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solution: A high-efficiency water-saving broiler carcass cleaning machine mainly includes a frame 1, a chain conveyor 2, a broiler carcass support device 3, a pre-cleaning zone 4, a high-pressure cleaning zone 5, an airflow drying zone 6, a wastewater tank 7, and a circulating water tank 8. The chain conveyor 2 is installed at the top inside the frame 1. A partition 11 is installed inside the frame 1 to divide the frame 1 into an annular channel. The broiler carcass support device 3 is suspended on the chain conveyor 2. The pre-cleaning zone 4, the high-pressure cleaning zone 5, and the airflow drying zone 6 are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the chain conveyor 2. The wastewater tank 7 and the circulating water tank 8 are both installed at the bottom of the frame 1. The bottom of the pre-cleaning zone 4 is provided with a sludge receiving trough 41, which is connected to the wastewater tank 7. The wastewater tank 7 is connected to wastewater treatment equipment. The bottom of the high-pressure cleaning zone 5 and the airflow drying zone 6 is provided with a water receiving trough 51, which is connected to the circulating water tank 8. The circulating water tank 8 is connected to a filtration device.
[0006] Furthermore, the bottom of the pre-cleaning area 4 is provided with an internal spray pipe 42, and the internal spray pipe 42 is provided with internal spray nozzles 43 that spray upwards evenly. The top two sides of the pre-cleaning area 4 are provided with pre-spray pipes 44, and the pre-spray pipes 44 are provided with pre-spray nozzles 45 evenly. The internal spray pipe 42 and the pre-spray pipe 44 are both connected to the workshop water supply system and the filtration device through a water pump.
[0007] Furthermore, the bottom of the high-pressure cleaning zone 5 is provided with an internal cleaning pipe 52, and the internal cleaning pipe 52 is provided with internal cleaning nozzles 53 that spray upwards. The top two sides of the high-pressure cleaning zone 5 are provided with cleaning spray pipes 54, and the cleaning spray pipes 54 are provided with cleaning spray nozzles 55. The internal cleaning pipe 52 and the cleaning spray pipes 54 are connected to the workshop water supply system through a water pump.
[0008] Furthermore, the broiler carcass support device 3 includes a hanging rod 31, a tie rod 32, and a vent support device 33. The hanging rod 31 is vertically suspended on the chain conveyor 2, and the vent support device 33 is suspended at the bottom of the tie rod 32 via the tie rod 32. The vent support device 33 has a conical support frame structure, and the bottom end of the tie rod 32 is connected to one side of the bottom of the vent support device 33. The tie rod 32 is bent so that the axis of the vent support device 33 is coaxial with the hanging rod 31.
[0009] Furthermore, the pull rod 32 is provided with a hanging ear 34 to support the wings of the broiler carcass, and the bottom end of the hanging rod 31 is provided with a hook 35 for hanging the chicken head.
[0010] Furthermore, the top of the frame 1 is provided with an annular slide rail 12, and the top of the boom 31 is provided with a limiting wheel 36, which is freely rolled and limited within the annular slide rail 12.
[0011] Furthermore, two sets of the limiting wheels 36 are arranged and installed along the direction of movement.
[0012] Furthermore, air supply pipes 61 are provided on both sides of the top of the airflow drying area 6, and nozzles are evenly provided at the bottom of the air supply pipes 61. The air supply pipes 61 are connected to the workshop air supply equipment through solenoid valves.
[0013] Furthermore, the intracavitary spray nozzles 43 are respectively installed on the intracavitary spray pipes 42 via solenoid valves, the intracavitary cleaning nozzles 53 are respectively installed on the intracavitary cleaning pipes 52 via solenoid valves, the pre-spray nozzles 45 are respectively installed on the pre-spray pipes 44 via solenoid valves, and the cleaning spray nozzles 55 are respectively installed on the cleaning spray pipes 54 via solenoid valves; photoelectric sensors for detecting broiler carcasses are evenly installed on the partition plate 11, and the chain conveyor 2, each photoelectric sensor and solenoid valve are all connected to the controller.
[0014] Furthermore, the frame 1 is provided with a protective shell 12, the front end of the pre-cleaning area 4 is provided with a feeding window 13 on the protective shell 12, and the rear end of the airflow drying area 6 is provided with a discharging window 14 on the protective shell 12.
[0015] Furthermore, both the loading window 13 and the unloading window 14 are equipped with doors.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are: 1. High efficiency and water saving: By setting up a wastewater collection and circulation system, the water after cleaning is filtered through multiple stages and then reused in the pre-cleaning area, realizing water recycling. Compared with traditional direct discharge cleaning machines, it can save 40%-60% of water. 2. Thorough cleaning: The broiler carcass support device has a vent support device, wing support loops, and hooks for hanging chicken heads. Combined with multi-dimensional spray pipes, it can achieve comprehensive cleaning of the inside and outside of the broiler carcass, solving the problem of blind spots in traditional equipment. 3. Intelligent control: The high-pressure cleaning zone is equipped with photoelectric sensors and controllers to achieve on-demand spraying, avoid waste from dry spraying, and further save water resources; 4. Functional integration: It integrates pre-cleaning, deep cleaning, and drying functions, shortening the processing flow and improving production efficiency; 5. Hygiene and safety: Airflow drying effectively reduces the growth of microorganisms on the carcass surface, which helps extend the product's shelf life. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the main axonometric projection of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a rear axonometric three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the elevation axis of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the broiler carcass support device of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention with a protective outer shell. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of the present invention clearer, the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so as to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art.
[0024] This invention discloses a high-efficiency water-saving cleaning machine for broiler carcasses. The machine mainly includes a frame 1, a chain conveyor 2, a broiler carcass support device 3, a pre-cleaning zone 4, a high-pressure cleaning zone 5, an airflow drying zone 6, a wastewater tank 7, and a circulating water tank 8. The chain conveyor 2 is installed at the top inside the frame 1. A partition 11 is installed inside the frame 1 to divide the space into an annular channel. The broiler carcass support device 3 is suspended on the chain conveyor 2. The pre-cleaning zone 4 and the high-pressure cleaning zone 5 are sequentially arranged along the conveying direction of the chain conveyor 2. Airflow drying zone 6; wastewater tank 7 and circulating water tank 8 are both installed at the bottom of frame 1. The bottom of pre-cleaning zone 4 is equipped with a sludge receiving tank 41, which is connected to wastewater tank 7, and wastewater tank 7 is connected to wastewater treatment equipment. The bottom of high-pressure cleaning zone 5 and airflow drying zone 6 is equipped with a water receiving tank 51, which is connected to circulating water tank 8, and circulating water tank 8 is connected to a filter device. It integrates pre-cleaning, deep cleaning and drying functions, shortens the processing flow, improves production efficiency, and airflow drying effectively reduces the amount of microorganisms growing on the surface of the carcass, which is conducive to extending the product shelf life.
[0025] The pre-cleaning zone 4 is equipped with an internal spray pipe 42 at the bottom, and internal spray nozzles 43 are evenly arranged on the internal spray pipe 42 to spray upwards. The top two sides of the pre-cleaning zone 4 are equipped with pre-spray pipes 44, and pre-spray nozzles 45 are evenly arranged on the pre-spray pipes 44. The internal spray pipes 42 and pre-spray pipes 44 are connected to the workshop water supply system and filtration device through water pumps. By setting up a wastewater collection and circulation system, the water after cleaning is filtered through multiple stages and then reused in the pre-cleaning zone to realize water recycling. Compared with traditional direct discharge cleaning machines, it can save 40%-60% of water.
[0026] The bottom of the high-pressure cleaning zone 5 is provided with an internal cleaning pipe 52, and the internal cleaning pipe 52 is provided with internal cleaning nozzles 53 that spray upwards. The top two sides of the high-pressure cleaning zone 5 are provided with cleaning spray pipes 54, and the cleaning spray pipes 54 are provided with cleaning spray nozzles 55. The internal cleaning pipe 52 and the cleaning spray pipe 54 are connected to the workshop water supply system through a water pump.
[0027] The broiler carcass support device 3 includes a hanging rod 31, a pull rod 32, and a vent support device 33. The hanging rod 31 is vertically suspended on the chain conveyor 2. The vent support device 33 is suspended at the bottom of the pull rod 32 via the pull rod 32. The vent support device 33 has a conical support frame structure. The bottom end of the pull rod 32 is connected to one side of the bottom of the vent support device 33. The pull rod 32 is bent so that the axis of the vent support device 33 is coaxial with the hanging rod 31. The broiler carcass is positioned with its back to the pull rod 32 and its vent facing downwards. The vent support device 33 opens the vent, facilitating spray rinsing of the cleaned vent and preventing the residue of contaminants such as blood, feces, and internal organs, thus ensuring the cleanliness of the broiler carcass.
[0028] The pull rod 32 is provided with a hanging ear 34 to support the wings of the broiler carcass, and the bottom end of the hanging rod 31 is provided with a hook 35 for hanging the chicken head. The wings are supported in the hanging ear 34 and are in an unfolded state, which facilitates spraying and rinsing the inner side and root of the wing. The chicken head is hung up by the hook 35, and the neck is in an upright state, which avoids the folds formed by the drooping and creates dead corners, thus ensuring the cleaning effect.
[0029] The frame 1 is provided with an annular slide rail 12 at the top, and the top of the boom 31 is provided with a limiting wheel 36. The limiting wheel 36 can be freely rolled and limited in the annular slide rail 12. The annular slide rail 12 and the limiting wheel 36 bear the weight of the broiler carcass support device 3 and the broiler carcass, effectively extending the service life of the chain conveyor 2.
[0030] The limiting wheels 36 are arranged in two sets along the moving direction. In order to ensure the cleaning effect during the cleaning process, the intermittent moving mode is selected for cleaning, which can effectively extend the cleaning time. During the intermittent moving, the two sets of limiting wheels 36 arranged along the moving direction can effectively prevent the broiler carcass support device 3 from swinging, thus ensuring the cleaning effect inside the cavity.
[0031] The airflow drying area 6 is equipped with air supply pipes 61 on both sides of the top. The bottom of the air supply pipes 61 is evenly equipped with nozzles. The air supply pipes 61 are connected to the workshop air supply equipment through solenoid valves. The structure is simple, the air distribution effect is good, and the drying efficiency and effect are high.
[0032] The intracavitary spray nozzles 43 are respectively installed on the intracavitary spray pipes 42 via solenoid valves, the intracavitary cleaning nozzles 53 are respectively installed on the intracavitary cleaning pipes 52 via solenoid valves, the pre-spray nozzles 45 are respectively installed on the pre-spray pipes 44 via solenoid valves, and the cleaning spray nozzles 55 are respectively installed on the cleaning spray pipes 54 via solenoid valves; photoelectric sensors for detecting broiler carcasses are evenly installed on the partition plate 11, and the chain conveyor 2, each photoelectric sensor and solenoid valve are all connected to the controller.
[0033] The frame 1 is provided with a protective shell 12. The front end of the pre-cleaning zone 4 is provided with a feeding window 13 on the protective shell 12, and the rear end of the airflow drying zone 6 is provided with a discharging window 14 on the protective shell 12.
[0034] Both the loading window 13 and the unloading window 14 are equipped with doors.
[0035] Work process: The broiler carcass is positioned with its back to the lever 32 and its vent facing downwards. The vent is opened using the vent support device 33 to facilitate spray rinsing of the vent, preventing the residue of blood, feces, and visceral fragments, ensuring the broiler carcass is clean. The wings are supported within the ear loops 34, in an extended position, facilitating spray rinsing of the inner and base of the wings. The chicken's head is hung up using the hook 35, keeping the neck upright to prevent folds and dead corners, ensuring effective cleaning. To guarantee cleaning efficiency, intermittent moving motions are used during the cleaning process, effectively extending the cleaning time. During the cleaning process, two sets of limiting wheels 36, arranged along the direction of movement, effectively prevent the broiler carcass support device 3 from swaying, ensuring the cleaning effect inside the cavity. The broiler carcass passes through the pre-cleaning zone 4, the high-pressure cleaning zone 5, and the airflow drying zone 6 in sequence. A wastewater collection and circulation system is set up to reuse the water after cleaning in the pre-cleaning zone after multi-stage filtration, realizing water recycling. Compared with traditional direct-discharge cleaning machines, it can save 40%-60% of water. The high-pressure cleaning zone is equipped with photoelectric sensors and controllers to achieve on-demand spraying, avoiding waste from empty spraying and further saving water resources.
[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above preferred embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes can be made to it in form and detail without departing from the scope defined by the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A high-efficiency water-saving cleaning machine for broiler carcasses, characterized in that: The high-efficiency water-saving broiler carcass cleaning machine includes a frame (1), a chain conveyor (2), a broiler carcass support device (3), a pre-cleaning area (4), a high-pressure cleaning area (5), an airflow drying area (6), a wastewater tank (7), and a circulating water tank (8). The chain conveyor (2) is installed at the top inside the frame (1). A partition (11) is installed inside the frame (1) to divide the frame (1) into a ring channel. The broiler carcass support device (3) is suspended on the chain conveyor (2) and transported along the chain conveyor (2). The pre-cleaning zone (4), high-pressure cleaning zone (5), and airflow drying zone (6) are arranged in sequence. The sewage tank (7) and the circulating water tank (8) are installed at the bottom of the frame (1). The bottom of the pre-cleaning zone (4) is provided with a sludge receiving tank (41), which is connected to the sewage tank (7). The sewage tank (7) is connected to the sewage treatment equipment. The bottom of the high-pressure cleaning zone (5) and the airflow drying zone (6) is provided with a water receiving tank (51), which is connected to the circulating water tank (8). The circulating water tank (8) is connected to the filter device. The bottom of the pre-cleaning area (4) is provided with an internal spray pipe (42), and the internal spray pipe (42) is uniformly provided with internal spray nozzles (43) that spray upwards. The top two sides of the pre-cleaning area (4) are provided with pre-spray pipes (44), and the pre-spray pipes (44) are uniformly provided with pre-spray nozzles (45). The internal spray pipe (42) and the pre-spray pipe (44) are both connected to the workshop water supply system and the filter device through a water pump. The bottom of the high-pressure cleaning zone (5) is provided with an internal cleaning pipe (52), and the internal cleaning pipe (52) is provided with internal cleaning nozzles (53) that spray upwards. The top two sides of the high-pressure cleaning zone (5) are provided with cleaning spray pipes (54), and the cleaning spray pipes (54) are provided with cleaning spray nozzles (55) that spray upwards. The internal cleaning pipe (52) and the cleaning spray pipes (54) are connected to the workshop water supply system through a water pump.
2. The high-efficiency water-saving cleaning machine for broiler carcasses as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The broiler carcass support device (3) includes a hanging rod (31), a pull rod (32), and a vent support device (33). The hanging rod (31) is vertically suspended on the chain conveyor (2). The vent support device (33) is suspended at the bottom of the pull rod (32) through the pull rod (32). The vent support device (33) is a conical support frame structure. The bottom end of the pull rod (32) is connected to one side of the bottom of the vent support device (33). The pull rod (32) is bent so that the axis of the vent support device (33) is coaxial with the hanging rod (31).
3. The high-efficiency water-saving cleaning machine for broiler carcasses as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The pull rod (32) is provided with a hanging ear (34) to support the wings of the broiler carcass, and the bottom end of the hanging rod (31) is provided with a hook (35) for hanging the chicken head.
4. A high-efficiency water-saving cleaning machine for broiler carcasses as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with an annular slide rail (12) at the top, and the top of the boom (31) is provided with a limiting wheel (36). The limiting wheel (36) can be freely rolled and limited within the annular slide rail (12).
5. The high-efficiency water-saving cleaning machine for broiler carcasses as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting wheels (36) are arranged in two sets along the direction of movement.
6. A high-efficiency water-saving cleaning machine for broiler carcasses as described in any one of claims 1-3 and 4, characterized in that: The airflow drying area (6) is provided with air supply pipes (61) on both sides of the top. The bottom of the air supply pipes (61) is uniformly provided with nozzles. The air supply pipes (61) are connected to the workshop air supply equipment through a solenoid valve.
7. The high-efficiency water-saving cleaning machine for broiler carcasses as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The in-chamber spray nozzles (43) are respectively installed on the in-chamber spray pipes (42) via solenoid valves, the in-chamber cleaning nozzles (53) are respectively installed on the in-chamber cleaning pipes (52) via solenoid valves, the pre-spray nozzles (45) are respectively installed on the pre-spray pipes (44) via solenoid valves, and the cleaning spray nozzles (55) are respectively installed on the cleaning spray pipes (54) via solenoid valves; photoelectric sensors for detecting broiler carcasses are evenly installed on the partition plate (11), and the chain conveyor (2), each photoelectric sensor and solenoid valve are all connected to the controller.
8. A high-efficiency water-saving cleaning machine for broiler carcasses as described in any one of claims 1-3, 5, and 7, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a protective shell (12), the front end of the pre-cleaning area (4) is provided with a feeding window (13) on the protective shell (12), and the rear end of the airflow drying area (6) is provided with a discharge window (14) on the protective shell (12).
9. A high-efficiency water-saving cleaning machine for broiler carcasses as described in claim 8, characterized in that: Both the loading window (13) and the unloading window (14) are equipped with doors.