A cleaning machine for frozen fruit and vegetable production and a cleaning method thereof

Abstract

This invention discloses a cleaning machine and method for frozen fruit and vegetable production, belonging to the field of fruit and vegetable processing technology. It includes a fixed base, with a cleaning tank fixedly mounted on the upper end of the fixed base. A motor is fixedly mounted on one side of the cleaning tank, and a bidirectional lead screw is fixedly mounted on the output end of the motor. A slider is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the bidirectional lead screw. A limiting groove is formed inside the cleaning tank, and a connecting rod is disposed inside the limiting groove. A first movable box is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the connecting rod, and a second movable box is disposed on one side of the first movable box. A sliding rod is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the second movable box. A fixed plate is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the first movable box. An air pump is fixedly mounted on one side of the cleaning tank, and an air outlet pipe is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the air pump. One end of the air outlet pipe penetrates one side wall of the first movable box and is located inside the first movable box. This allows for rapid cleaning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a fruit and vegetable washing machine, and more particularly to a washing machine and washing method for frozen fruit and vegetable production, belonging to the field of fruit and vegetable processing technology. Background Technology

[0002] Frozen fruits and vegetables are a type of frozen food. They are packaged foods made by pre-processing fresh fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, pears, and apples, and then freezing them at the lowest possible temperature and as quickly as possible. During the pre-processing of frozen fruits and vegetables, it is necessary to wash the fruits and vegetables to be processed to remove surface dirt, pesticide residues, etc.

[0003] The existing patent (CN217012680U) describes a fruit and vegetable washing machine. This device uses multiple rotating brushes to clean fruits and vegetables, avoiding the vortex formed by a single rotating brush that could cause liquid overflow. It also increases the complexity of the internal flow of the cleaning liquid within the washing drum, enhancing the interaction between the fruits / vegetables and the cleaning liquid, thus improving cleaning power and efficiency. It is suitable for fruits and vegetables with peels, such as apricots, apples, and peaches, and vegetables such as tomatoes, potatoes, and carrots. However, this device cannot guarantee thorough cleaning, so the surface of the fruits and vegetables may still have significant dirt residue after washing. Furthermore, existing fruit and vegetable washing devices typically lack energy-saving structures, making the pre-processing of fruits and vegetables extremely energy-intensive. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a cleaning machine and its cleaning method for frozen fruit and vegetable production that can achieve thorough cleaning and energy saving.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0006] A washing machine for frozen fruit and vegetable production includes a fixed base, a washing box fixedly mounted on the upper end of the fixed base, a motor fixedly mounted on one side of the washing box, a bidirectional lead screw fixedly mounted on the output end of the motor, a slider fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the bidirectional lead screw, a limit groove formed inside the washing box, a connecting rod disposed inside the limit groove, a first movable box fixedly mounted on the upper end of the connecting rod, a second movable box disposed on one side of the first movable box, a sliding rod fixedly mounted on the lower end of the second movable box, and a fixed plate fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the first movable box.

[0007] An air pump is fixedly installed on one side of the cleaning tank, and an air outlet pipe is fixedly installed at the lower end of the air pump. One end of the air outlet pipe passes through the side wall of the first movable box and is located inside the first movable box. A water pump is fixedly installed at the upper end of the cleaning tank, and a water suction pipe is fixedly installed on one side of the water pump. The lower end of the water suction pipe leads to the bottom inner wall of the cleaning tank. A water outlet pipe is fixedly installed on one side of the water pump, and a branch pipe is fixedly installed at the lower end of the water outlet pipe.

[0008] Furthermore, the lower end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the slider, and a water leakage hole is provided at the lower end of the first movable box.

[0009] Furthermore, a sliding groove is provided at the upper end of the first movable box, and the lower end of the sliding rod slides inside the sliding groove.

[0010] Furthermore, a mounting groove is provided on one side of the fixing plate, and a mounting plate is provided inside the mounting groove. A brush is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting plate.

[0011] Furthermore, a filter plate is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank.

[0012] Furthermore, a drain pipe is fixedly installed on one side of the lower end of the cleaning tank.

[0013] Furthermore, a door is rotatably provided at the upper end of the cleaning tank, and a water inlet pipe is fixedly provided at the upper end of the cleaning tank.

[0014] Furthermore, a feeding pipe is fixedly installed on one side of the cleaning tank, a controller is fixedly installed at the front end of the cleaning tank, and a control valve is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the drain pipe.

[0015] The cleaning method of the cleaning machine used in frozen fruit and vegetable production includes the following steps:

[0016] S1: Add water to the inside of the cleaning tank through the water inlet pipe, place the fruits and vegetables between the first and second moving boxes, operate the controller to start the motor, thereby driving the bidirectional lead screw to rotate, thereby driving the slider to move, thereby driving the connecting rod to move, thereby driving the first moving box to move, thus making the moving box move towards the middle, and the sliding rod at the lower end of the second moving box slides inside the sliding groove, thereby realizing that the brush on the inner wall of the first moving box swings and cleans the fruits and vegetables from side to side;

[0017] S2; The brush brushes off the soil from the fruits and vegetables, and the soil and impurities carried by the fruits and vegetables are intercepted by the filter plate 19.

[0018] S3; Restart the controller to start the water pump. The water pump draws water from inside the washing tank into the pump and into the inner wall of the outlet pipe. The water then enters the top of the washing tank in two separate cycles to clean and rinse the fruits and vegetables, thus saving water.

[0019] S4; Start the controller and start the air pump to blow the fruits and vegetables inside the water source to the surface of the water through the air, thereby causing the fruits and vegetables inside the moving box to keep turning. During the turning process, the left and right moving brushes can clean the fruits and vegetables without dead corners.

[0020] S5; After cleaning, start the control valve to discharge the water through the drain pipe, open the box door, and take out the cleaned fruits and vegetables;

[0021] S6; The brush inside the mobile box is connected to the fixing plate through the mounting slot. When cleaning the brush inside, simply pull the brush out of the mounting slot and clean it manually, which can relatively ensure the hygiene of the inner wall of the cleaning box.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0023] 1. This invention features two movable boxes that move towards the center, with cleaning brushes fixedly installed on the inner walls of each movable box. When fruits and vegetables need to be cleaned, the two movable boxes can be moved towards the center to clean the fruits and vegetables inside without any blind spots, thus making the cleaning more comprehensive.

[0024] 2. This invention features a removable mounting plate inside the mobile box, which can be disassembled and cleaned later to prevent dust accumulation and ensure cleanliness and hygiene inside for the next use.

[0025] 3. This invention features a structure that saves water and ensures that the fruits and vegetables inside are cleaned evenly. An air pump lifts the fruits and vegetables in the water, allowing them to move up and down inside the mobile box for more thorough cleaning. The water pump also circulates the water source, making it more convenient and energy-efficient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a cleaning machine and cleaning method for frozen fruit and vegetable production according to the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of a cleaning machine and cleaning method for frozen fruit and vegetable production according to the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a cleaning machine and cleaning method for frozen fruit and vegetable production according to the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view at point C;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A magnified view of point B in the middle.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Fixed base; 2. Cleaning tank; 3. Motor; 4. Two-way lead screw; 5. Slider; 6. Limiting groove; 7. Connecting rod; 8. First moving box; 9. Drain hole; 10. Second moving box; 11. Sliding groove; 12. Sliding rod; 13. Fixed plate; 14. Mounting groove; 15. Mounting plate; 16. Brush; 17. Air pump; 18. Air outlet pipe; 19. Filter plate; 20. Water pump; 21. Water suction pipe; 22. Water outlet pipe; 23. Branch pipe; 24. Sewage discharge pipe; 25. Box door; 26. Water inlet pipe; 27. Material inlet pipe; 28. Controller; 29. ​​Control valve. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0034] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this embodiment provides a cleaning machine and cleaning method for frozen fruit and vegetable production, including a fixed base 1, a cleaning box 2 fixedly installed at the upper end of the fixed base 1, a motor 3 fixedly installed on one side of the cleaning box 2, a bidirectional lead screw 4 fixedly installed at the output end of the motor 3, a slider 5 fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bidirectional lead screw 4, a limiting groove 6 opened inside the cleaning box 2, a connecting rod 7 installed inside the limiting groove 6, a first movable box 8 fixedly installed at the upper end of the connecting rod 7, a second movable box 10 installed on one side of the first movable box 8, a sliding rod 12 fixedly installed at the lower end of the second movable box 10, and a fixed plate 13 fixedly installed on the inner wall of the first movable box 8.

[0035] An air pump 17 is fixedly installed on one side of the cleaning tank 2. An air outlet pipe 18 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the air pump 17. One end of the air outlet pipe 18 passes through one side wall of the first movable box 8 and is located inside the first movable box 8. A water pump 20 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the cleaning tank 2. A water suction pipe 21 is fixedly installed on one side of the water pump 20. The lower end of the water suction pipe 21 leads to the bottom inner wall of the cleaning tank 2. A water outlet pipe 22 is fixedly installed on one side of the water pump 20. A branch pipe 23 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the water outlet pipe 22.

[0036] In such Figure 1-6In the embodiment shown, preferably, the lower end of the connecting rod 7 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the slider 5, and the lower end of the first movable box 8 is provided with a water leakage hole 9, which drains the water source.

[0037] Preferably, the upper end of the first movable box 8 is provided with a sliding groove 11, which facilitates the sliding of the sliding rod 12, and the lower end of the sliding rod 12 slides inside the sliding groove 11.

[0038] Preferably, a mounting groove 14 is provided on one side of the fixing plate 13, and a mounting plate 15 is provided inside the mounting groove 14. A brush 16 is fixedly provided on one side of the mounting plate 15, and the brush 16 cleans the fruits and vegetables.

[0039] Preferably, a filter plate 19 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank 2.

[0040] Preferably, a drain pipe 24 is fixedly installed on one side of the lower end of the cleaning tank 2, which facilitates the discharge of sewage in the later stage.

[0041] Preferably, a door 25 is rotatably provided at the upper end of the cleaning tank 2, and a water inlet pipe 26 is fixedly provided at the upper end of the cleaning tank 2.

[0042] Preferably, a feeding pipe 27 is fixedly installed on one side of the cleaning tank 2, a controller 28 is fixedly installed at the front end of the cleaning tank 2, and a control valve 29 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the drain pipe 24.

[0043] In this embodiment, the cleaning method of the cleaning machine for frozen fruit and vegetable production includes the following steps:

[0044] S1: Add water to the inside of the cleaning tank through the water inlet pipe, place the fruits and vegetables between the first and second moving boxes, operate the controller to start the motor, thereby driving the bidirectional lead screw to rotate, thereby driving the slider to move, thereby driving the connecting rod to move, thereby driving the first moving box to move, thus making the moving box move towards the middle, and the sliding rod at the lower end of the second moving box slides inside the sliding groove, thereby realizing that the brush on the inner wall of the first moving box swings and cleans the fruits and vegetables from side to side;

[0045] S2; The brush brushes off the soil from the fruits and vegetables, and the soil and impurities carried by the fruits and vegetables are intercepted by the filter plate 19.

[0046] S3; Restart the controller to start the water pump. The water pump draws water from inside the washing tank into the pump and into the inner wall of the outlet pipe. The water then enters the top of the washing tank in two separate cycles to clean and rinse the fruits and vegetables, thus saving water.

[0047] S4; Start the controller and start the air pump to blow the fruits and vegetables inside the water source to the surface of the water through the air, thereby causing the fruits and vegetables inside the moving box to keep turning. During the turning process, the left and right moving brushes can clean the fruits and vegetables without dead corners.

[0048] S5; After cleaning, start the control valve to discharge the water through the drain pipe, open the box door, and take out the cleaned fruits and vegetables;

[0049] S6; The brush inside the mobile box is connected to the fixing plate through the mounting slot. When cleaning the brush inside, simply pull the brush out of the mounting slot and clean it manually, which can relatively ensure the hygiene of the inner wall of the cleaning box.

[0050] It should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A washing machine for frozen fruit and vegetable production, characterized in that, The system includes a fixed base (1), a cleaning tank (2) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the fixed base (1), a motor (3) is fixedly installed on one side of the cleaning tank (2), a bidirectional lead screw (4) is fixedly installed at the output end of the motor (3), a slider (5) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bidirectional lead screw (4), a limiting groove (6) is opened inside the cleaning tank (2), a connecting rod (7) is installed inside the limiting groove (6), a first movable box (8) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the connecting rod (7), a second movable box (10) is installed on one side of the first movable box (8), a sliding rod (12) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the second movable box (10), and a fixed plate (13) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the first movable box (8). The fixed plate (13) has an installation groove (14) on one side, and an installation plate (15) is provided inside the installation groove (14). A brush (16) is fixedly provided on one side of the installation plate (15). The fruit and vegetable body is placed between the first moving box (8) and the second moving box (10), and the first moving box (8) and the second moving box (10) can move towards the center. An air pump (17) is fixedly installed on one side of the cleaning tank (2). An air outlet pipe (18) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the air pump (17). One end of the air outlet pipe (18) passes through one side wall of the first movable box (8) and is located inside the first movable box (8). A water pump (20) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the cleaning tank (2). A water suction pipe (21) is fixedly installed on one side of the water pump (20). The lower end of the water suction pipe (21) is connected to the bottom inner wall of the cleaning tank (2). A water outlet pipe (22) is fixedly installed on one side of the water pump (20). A branch pipe (23) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the water outlet pipe (22).

2. The washing machine for frozen fruit and vegetable production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the connecting rod (7) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the slider (5), and the lower end of the first movable box (8) is provided with a water leakage hole (9).

3. The washing machine for frozen fruit and vegetable production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the first movable box (8) is provided with a sliding groove (11), and the lower end of the sliding rod (12) slides inside the sliding groove (11).

4. A washing machine for frozen fruit and vegetable production according to claim 1, characterized in that, A filter plate (19) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank (2).

5. A washing machine for frozen fruit and vegetable production according to claim 1, characterized in that, A drain pipe (24) is fixedly installed on one side of the lower end of the cleaning tank (2).

6. A washing machine for frozen fruit and vegetable production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the cleaning tank (2) is rotatably equipped with a door (25), and the upper end of the cleaning tank (2) is fixedly equipped with a water inlet pipe (26).

7. A washing machine for frozen fruit and vegetable production according to claim 5, characterized in that, A feeding pipe (27) is fixedly installed on one side of the cleaning tank (2), a controller (28) is fixedly installed at the front end of the cleaning tank (2), and a control valve (29) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the drain pipe (24).

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