A fruit and vegetable washing device

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of fruit and vegetable processing technology, specifically to a fruit and vegetable cleaning device. It includes a housing, baffles, and nozzles. The housing is a hollow cylinder with an inlet at the top and an outlet and drain at the bottom. Multiple baffles are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the housing from top to bottom. Each baffle slopes downwards from its fixed end, and its non-fixed end extends towards the axis of the housing, passing through the axis. A passage is left between the non-fixed end and the inner wall. Each baffle forms a channel for the fruits and vegetables to fall back and forth. The nozzles are installed on the inner wall corresponding to each baffle, with the spray direction opposite to the movement direction of the fruits and vegetables on the baffles. This fruit and vegetable cleaning device has the advantages of good cleaning effect and saving space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fruit and vegetable processing technology, and more specifically to a fruit and vegetable cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] In fruit and vegetable processing, fruits and vegetables are washed before proceeding to the next step. Currently, there are two common methods for washing fruits and vegetables. One is to place the fruits and vegetables on a conveyor belt and rinse them with water. The water flow can clean the surface of the fruits and vegetables, but the bottom of the fruits and vegetables is difficult to clean, resulting in poor cleaning effect. The other method is to place the fruits and vegetables in a water tank and then use a stirring device to stir them. This method can effectively clean all parts of the fruits and vegetables. However, in practical applications, in order to avoid damaging the fruits and vegetables, the stirring speed is very slow, resulting in low cleaning efficiency. Moreover, the water flow has little force on the surface of the fruits and vegetables, resulting in poor cleaning effect. This is especially true for fruits and vegetables such as potatoes and radishes, which have a lot of dirt on their surface, and the above cleaning methods cannot clean them thoroughly. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the present invention provides a fruit and vegetable cleaning device to solve the defect of poor cleaning effect of existing cleaning equipment.

[0004] The technical solution of this invention is as follows:

[0005] A fruit and vegetable washing device includes a housing, baffles, and nozzles. The housing is a hollow cylinder with an inlet at the top and an outlet and drain at the bottom. Multiple baffles are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the housing from top to bottom. Each baffle is inclined downward from its fixed end and extends into the axis of the housing from the non-fixed end to pass through the axis. A passage is left between the non-fixed end and the inner wall. Each baffle forms a channel for the fruits and vegetables to fall back and forth. The nozzles are installed on the inner wall corresponding to each baffle, and the spray direction is opposite to the movement direction of the fruits and vegetables on the baffles.

[0006] The upper surface of the baffle slopes downward from the fixed end, and the lower surface of the baffle is parallel to the cross-section of the shell.

[0007] The passage between the non-fixed end of the upper baffle and the inner wall is located directly above the fixed end of the lower baffle.

[0008] The upper surface of the bottom baffle extends to the discharge port. The bottom baffle has multiple filter holes that penetrate the baffle along the height direction of the shell. The filter holes are connected to the drain port.

[0009] The baffles are evenly distributed along the height of the shell.

[0010] The fruit and vegetable washing device also includes a support component, which is connected to the lower part of the fixed end of the baffle and the inner wall of the housing.

[0011] A funnel-shaped storage silo is installed on the top of the shell.

[0012] A vibration motor is installed on the housing.

[0013] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0014] 1. The fruit and vegetable washing device of the present invention includes a shell, baffles, and nozzles. The shell is a hollow cylinder with an inlet at the top and an outlet and a drain at the bottom. Multiple baffles are fixedly arranged from top to bottom around the inner wall of the shell. Each baffle is inclined downward from its fixed end and extends towards the axis of the shell through the axis, with a passage between the non-fixed end and the inner wall. Each baffle forms a channel for the fruit and vegetables to fall back and forth. The nozzles are arranged on the inner wall corresponding to each baffle, and the spraying direction is opposite to the movement direction of the fruit and vegetables on the baffles. In use, the nozzles are turned on, and the fruit and vegetables enter the outlet. Under the obstruction of the baffles, the fruit and vegetables fall back and forth along the baffles. During the falling process, the obstruction of the baffles slows down the falling speed of the fruit and vegetables. Therefore, the nozzles can thoroughly wash the fruit and vegetables. During the falling process, the fruit and vegetables roll, and the nozzles can clean all parts of the fruit and vegetables, resulting in a good cleaning effect. On the other hand, compared with existing conveyor belt washing devices, this fruit and vegetable washing device does not require a drive motor. It utilizes the gravity of the fruits and vegetables themselves, has a simple structure, and is vertically installed, which can effectively save space.

[0015] 2. In the fruit and vegetable washing device of the present invention, the upper surface of the baffle is inclined downward from the fixed end, the lower surface of the baffle is parallel to the cross-section of the shell, and the contact area between the fixed end and the shell is large, which makes the connection between the baffle and the shell more firm and makes the structure of the baffle very compact.

[0016] 3. In the fruit and vegetable washing device of the present invention, the passage between the non-fixed end of the upper baffle and the inner wall is located directly above the fixed end of the lower baffle, which makes the back-and-forth path of the fruits and vegetables longer and the cleaning effect of the nozzle on the fruits and vegetables better.

[0017] 4. In the fruit and vegetable washing device of the present invention, the upper surface of the bottom baffle extends to the discharge port, and the bottom baffle is provided with a plurality of filter holes penetrating the baffle along the height direction of the shell. The filter holes are connected to the drain port, and the fruits and vegetables fall directly into the discharge port along the bottom baffle. The wastewater after washing the fruits and vegetables flows into the drain port through the filter holes.

[0018] 5. In the fruit and vegetable washing device of the present invention, the support member is connected to the lower part of the fixed end of the baffle and the inner wall of the shell respectively. The support member supports the baffle, thereby improving the structural performance of the baffle.

[0019] 6. The fruit and vegetable washing device of the present invention has a vibration motor installed on the housing. By setting the vibration motor, the fruits and vegetables are less likely to pile up and fall more easily. Moreover, the vibration motor makes the water flow more effective in washing the fruits and vegetables through vibration. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a partial cross-section of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure at point A_A.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] 1-Storage bin; 2-Shell; 3-Baffle; 4-Nozzle; 5-Outlet; 6-Drainage outlet; 7-Filter hole; 8-Vibration motor; 9-Passageway; 10-Support component. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] The fruit and vegetable washing device in this embodiment, such as Figure 1As shown in Figure 2, the device includes a housing 2, baffles 3, and nozzles 4. The housing 2 is a hollow cylinder with an inlet at the top and an outlet 5 and a drain 6 at the bottom. A funnel-shaped storage bin 1 is installed at the top of the housing, and the lower end of the storage bin 1 is connected to the inlet. Multiple baffles 3 are fixedly arranged from top to bottom around the inner wall of the housing 2. Each baffle 3 is evenly arranged along the height of the housing 2. Each baffle 3 slopes downward from its fixed end, and its non-fixed end extends towards the axis of the housing 2 to pass through the axis. A passage 9 is left between the non-fixed end and the inner wall. Each baffle 3 forms a channel for fruits and vegetables to fall back and forth. The nozzles 4 are set on the inner wall corresponding to each baffle 3. The spray direction is opposite to the movement direction of the fruits and vegetables on the baffles 3. In use, the nozzles 4 are turned on, and the fruits and vegetables enter the outlet 5 and are blocked by the baffles 3. As the fruits and vegetables fall back and forth along the baffle 3, the baffle 3 slows down their descent, allowing the spray nozzle 4 to thoroughly rinse them. Furthermore, the rolling motion of the fruits and vegetables during the fall ensures thorough cleaning of all parts of the vegetables. Compared to existing conveyor belt cleaning devices, this fruit and vegetable cleaning device does not require a drive motor; it utilizes the gravity of the fruits and vegetables, resulting in a simple structure. Moreover, its vertical installation effectively saves space.

[0028] The upper surface of the baffle 3 slopes downward from the fixed end, and the lower surface of the baffle 3 is parallel to the cross-section of the housing 2. The contact area between the fixed end and the housing 2 is large, which makes the connection between the baffle 3 and the housing 2 more secure and makes the structure of the baffle 3 very compact.

[0029] The non-fixed end of the upper baffle 3 and the passage 9 on the inner wall are located directly above the fixed end of the lower baffle 3, which makes the back-and-forth path of fruits and vegetables longer and the cleaning effect of the nozzle 4 on fruits and vegetables better.

[0030] The bottom baffle 3 extends to the discharge port 5. The bottom baffle 3 has multiple filter holes 7 that penetrate the baffle 3 along the height direction of the shell 2. The filter holes 7 are connected to the drain port 6. Fruits and vegetables fall directly into the discharge port 5 along the bottom baffle 3. Wastewater after washing the fruits and vegetables flows into the drain port 6 through the filter holes 7.

[0031] The housing 2 is equipped with a vibration motor 8. By setting the vibration motor 8, the fruits and vegetables are less likely to pile up and fall more easily. Moreover, the vibration motor 8 makes the water flow more effective in cleaning the fruits and vegetables through vibration.

[0032] The fruit and vegetable washing device also includes a support member 10, which is connected to the lower part of the fixed end of the baffle 3 and the inner wall of the housing 2. The support member 10 provides support for the baffle 3, thereby improving the structural performance of the baffle 3.

[0033] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0034] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A fruit and vegetable washing device, characterized in that, include: The shell (2) is a hollow cylinder with a feed inlet at the top and a discharge outlet (5) and a drain outlet (6) at the bottom. Multiple baffles (3) are fixedly arranged from top to bottom around the inner wall of the housing (2). Each baffle (3) is inclined downward from the fixed end, and the non-fixed end extends towards the axis of the housing (2) to pass through the axis. A passage (9) is left between the non-fixed end and the inner wall. The passage (9) between the non-fixed end of the upper baffle (3) and the inner wall is located directly above the fixed end of the lower baffle (3), so that the non-fixed end of the upper baffle (3) extends directly above the fixed end of the lower baffle (3). Thus, fruits and vegetables can move back and forth from top to bottom along the fixed end to the non-fixed end of each layer of baffles (3), extending the movement path of fruits and vegetables in the housing (2). The upper surface of the baffle (3) is inclined downward from the fixed end, and the lower surface of the baffle (3) is parallel to the cross-section of the housing (2). The nozzle (4) is disposed on the inner wall corresponding to each of the baffles (3), and the spraying direction is opposite to the movement direction of the fruits and vegetables on the baffles (3); The support member (10) is connected to the lower part of the fixed end of the baffle (3) and the inner wall of the housing (2), respectively. The support member (10) includes a first support member and a second support member connected to each other. The second support member is inclined to form a triangular support structure with the first support member and the inner wall of the housing (2).

2. The fruit and vegetable washing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the bottom baffle (3) extends to the discharge port (5). The bottom baffle (3) is provided with a plurality of filter holes (7) penetrating the baffle (3) along the height direction of the housing (2). The filter holes (7) are connected to the drain port (6).

3. The fruit and vegetable washing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The baffle (3) is uniformly arranged along the height direction of the shell (2).

4. The fruit and vegetable washing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the shell (2) is equipped with a funnel-shaped storage bin (1).

5. The fruit and vegetable washing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A vibration motor (8) is installed on the housing (2).

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