Fruit and vegetable food cleaning and sterilization device

Abstract

This invention provides a fruit and vegetable cleaning and sterilization device, relating to the field of fruit and vegetable cleaning, including a cleaning box; a net bag, the length of which is greater than the length of the cleaning box, bent downwards inside the cleaning box, wherein the bent area is the fruit and vegetable placement area, and net bag brackets are provided at two opposite ends of the net bag to slide and cooperate with the cleaning box; in addition, a lifting component is provided inside the cleaning box to support the net bag brackets, so that when the lifting component lifts or pulls down the net bag brackets, the bent area of ​​the net bag is moved away from or immersed in water; a sterilization component, which is rotatably disposed inside the cleaning box and rotatably cooperates with the net bag brackets on both sides of the net bag. The advantage of this invention is that no related substances dissolve in the water, and the fruits and vegetables in the net bag are cleaned and sterilized during the cleaning process only by ultraviolet irradiation and heat transfer, which can effectively avoid residues. In addition, the reciprocating immersion in water cleaning method utilizes the water flow on the surface of the fruits and vegetables to obtain a better cleaning effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fruit and vegetable cleaning, and more particularly to a device for cleaning and sterilizing fruit and vegetable ingredients. Background Technology

[0002] Water is a common medium for washing fruits and vegetables. Additionally, water is an excellent solvent. Therefore, adding appropriate substances to water to disinfect bacteria, neutralize pesticide residues, or loosen mud and sand is a common method for processing fruits and vegetables. However, this method has drawbacks. For example, water residue left on the surface of fruits and vegetables, if not properly removed, can form water stains. These water stains may also carry small amounts of bactericidal or pesticide-neutralizing substances, leading to secondary contamination. Therefore, considering the above, a fruit and vegetable washing and sterilization device that eliminates residues and has a bactericidal effect is essential. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fruit and vegetable cleaning and sterilization device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] Fruit and vegetable cleaning and sterilization device, including a cleaning tank;

[0006] The net bag, which is longer than the washing box, is bent down inside the washing box. The bent area is the fruit and vegetable placement area. Net bag brackets are set at the two opposite ends of the net bag to slide with the washing box. In addition, a lifting device is set inside the washing box to support the net bag brackets. When the lifting device lifts or pulls down the net bag brackets, the bent area of ​​the net bag is moved away from or immersed in the water.

[0007] The sterilization component is rotatably installed inside the cleaning tank and rotates in conjunction with the mesh bag brackets on both sides of the mesh bag. When the lifting component raises or lowers the mesh bag brackets, the sterilization component flips over and irradiates the lower surface of the mesh bag, or the sterilization component rotates in the opposite direction and irradiates the upper surface of the mesh bag.

[0008] Preferably, the two net bag supports move up and down synchronously inside the cleaning tank under the support of the lifting component.

[0009] Preferably, when the sterilization component moves up and down synchronously between the two mesh bag holders, it simultaneously irradiates the lower surface of the mesh bag or simultaneously irradiates the upper surface of the mesh bag.

[0010] Preferably, the two net bag supports move up and down alternately within the cleaning tank under the support of the lifting component.

[0011] Preferably, when the sterilizing element moves up and down in a staggered manner with the two mesh bag holders, one sterilizing element irradiates the lower surface of the mesh bag, and the other sterilizing element irradiates the upper surface of the mesh bag.

[0012] Preferably, the cleaning tank has a water tank and support platforms arranged on both sides of the water tank. The support platforms have a T-shaped groove facing the water tank and L-shaped grooves arranged on both sides of the T-shaped groove. There is a lifting groove between the T-shaped groove and the L-shaped groove to connect them. The lifting groove is a mounting groove for lifting components.

[0013] Preferably, the net bracket is placed in the water tank, and both ends of the net bracket extend along the L-shaped groove into the lifting groove to contact the lifting component.

[0014] Preferably, the sterilization component is a first adapter frame and a second adapter frame that correspond one-to-one with the two mesh bag brackets. The first adapter frame and the second adapter frame are rotatably connected to the partition plate used to separate the L-shaped groove and the T-shaped groove. A connecting rod is provided between the bottom of the first adapter frame and the second adapter frame and the mesh bag bracket. When the mesh bag bracket moves up or down, the connecting rod pulls the first adapter frame and the second adapter frame to rotate upward or pushes the first adapter frame and the second adapter frame to rotate downward.

[0015] Preferably, slots are provided on the surfaces of the first and second adapter frames, and ultraviolet lamp groups and heating elements are arranged at intervals within the slots.

[0016] Preferably, a bag is placed in the L-shaped groove, and a hose is used to connect the bag to the net holder, so that when the net holder presses down on the bag, airflow is injected into the net.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0018] The advantage of this invention is that no related substances dissolve in the water. The fruits and vegetables in the net bag are cleaned and sterilized during the cleaning process by ultraviolet irradiation and heat transfer, which can effectively avoid residues. In addition, the repeated immersion in water cleaning method utilizes the water flow on the surface of the fruits and vegetables to obtain a better cleaning effect. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a fruit and vegetable cleaning and sterilization device;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure after removing the mesh bag;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure after removing the upper disinfection components;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional sectional view from a side perspective;

[0023] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the combined structure of the capsule, sterilization components, and mesh bag;

[0024] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the combined structure of the capsule and the sterilization component;

[0025] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the net bag with a bracket inside the cleaning box;

[0026] Reference numerals: 1. Cleaning tank; 2. Support platform; 3. First adapter frame; 4. Net bag; 5. Inner rib of the bag; 6. Net bag bracket; 7. Second adapter frame; 8. Slot; 9. Hose; 10. Bag; 11. Adapter buckle; 12. Connecting rod; 13. Connecting rod adapter slot; 14. L-shaped slot; 15. Lifting slot; 16. Lifting component; 17. T-shaped slot; 18. Water tank; 19. Insert rod. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the technical means, creative features, achieved objectives, and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention is further described below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. However, the following embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this invention and not all embodiments. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments described herein without creative effort are all within the protection scope of this invention.

[0028] Specific embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] This embodiment proposes a fruit and vegetable cleaning and sterilization device, which mainly consists of a cleaning tank 1, a net bag 4, and a sterilization component.

[0031] For cleaning tank 1, please refer to Figure 3 It has a water tank 18 and support platforms 2 arranged on both sides of the water tank 18. The support platform 2 has a T-shaped groove 17 facing the water tank 18 and L-shaped grooves 14 arranged on both sides of the T-shaped groove 17 (the T-shaped groove 17 and the L-shaped groove 14 are separated by a partition). There is a lifting groove 15 between the T-shaped groove 17 and the L-shaped groove 14 to connect them. A lifting member 16 is provided in the lifting groove 15, and the lifting member 16 is preferably a cylinder.

[0032] For information on the Net Bag 4 and its accessories, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 4 The net bag 4 is longer than the washing box 1 and is bent downward inside the washing box 1. The bent area is the fruit and vegetable placement area. Net bag brackets 6 are provided at the two opposite ends of the net bag 4 to slide with the washing box 1. It should be noted that the net bag brackets 6 are placed in the water tank 18, and the two ends of the net bag brackets 6 extend along the L-shaped groove 14 into the lifting groove 15 and contact the lifting component 16.

[0033] As described above, the net bracket 6 is in contact with the lifting member 16. Therefore, the lifting member 16 can be used to lift the net bracket 6. The purpose of using the lifting member 16 is to keep the downward bending area of ​​the net 4 away from or submerged in water when lifting or pulling the net bracket 6.

[0034] For the sterilization component, there are a first adapter 3 and a second adapter 7 corresponding one-to-one with the two mesh brackets 6 (the surfaces of the first adapter 3 and the second adapter 7 are provided with slots 8, and ultraviolet lamps and heating elements are arranged at intervals in the slots 8). The first adapter 3 and the second adapter 7 are rotatably connected to the partition (the two ends of the first adapter 3 and the second adapter 7 are provided with insert rods 19, which are inserted into the partition, so that the first adapter 3 and the second adapter 7 have the ability to rotate relative to the partition). A connecting rod 12 is also used to rotatably connect the first adapter 3 and the second adapter 7 to the mesh brackets 6.

[0035] Specifically, the first adapter frame 3 and the second adapter frame 7 are respectively provided with adapter buckles 11, and the net bag bracket 6 is provided with a connecting rod adapter groove 13. One end of the connecting rod 12 is rotatably connected to the adapter buckle 11, and the other end of the connecting rod 12 extends into the connecting rod adapter groove 13 and is rotatably connected to the connecting rod adapter groove 13. The function of the connecting rod 12 is to pull the first adapter frame 3 and the second adapter frame 7 to rotate upward or push the first adapter frame 3 and the second adapter frame 7 to rotate downward when the net bag bracket 6 moves up or down.

[0036] In this embodiment, the two net bag brackets 6 move up and down synchronously inside the cleaning tank 1 under the support of the lifting member 16;

[0037] When the two net bag brackets 6 move up and down synchronously, the first adapter 3 and the second adapter 7 will simultaneously irradiate the lower surface of the net bag 4 or simultaneously irradiate the upper surface of the net bag 4.

[0038] In the above, the two net bag holders 6 move up and down synchronously inside the washing box 1 under the support of the lifting component 16. In this operation mode, there is no height difference in the net bag 4. That is to say, the fruits and vegetables are placed in the lower bending area. The fruits and vegetables placed in the lower bending area are washed by repeatedly immersing the net bag 4 in water. Of course, during the washing process, the fruits and vegetables are subjected to ultraviolet light irradiation and surface heating treatment by rotating the first adapter 3 and the second adapter 7.

[0039] The following examples illustrate this point:

[0040] ①For example Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, when the net bag bracket 6 moves upward, the first adapter 3 and the second adapter 7 face the lower surface of the net bag 4. In this state, the net bag 4 is heated, and since the net bag 4 is a good heat transfer medium, heat is guided to the water (the net bag 4 is immersed in the water) during the cleaning process, which raises the water temperature, facilitates the disintegration of mud and sand, and promotes the dissipation of pesticide residues.

[0041] ②For example Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, when the net bag bracket 6 moves down, the first adapter 3 and the second adapter 7 face the upper surface of the net bag 4. In this state, ultraviolet light is used to irradiate the surface of the fruits and vegetables in the bent area to sterilize them.

[0042] Example 2

[0043] This embodiment proposes a fruit and vegetable cleaning and sterilization device, which mainly consists of a cleaning tank 1, a net bag 4, and a sterilization component.

[0044] For cleaning tank 1, please refer to Figure 3 It has a water tank 18 and support platforms 2 arranged on both sides of the water tank 18. The support platform 2 has a T-shaped groove 17 facing the water tank 18 and L-shaped grooves 14 arranged on both sides of the T-shaped groove 17 (the T-shaped groove 17 and the L-shaped groove 14 are separated by a partition). There is a lifting groove 15 between the T-shaped groove 17 and the L-shaped groove 14 to connect them. A lifting member 16 is provided in the lifting groove 15, and the lifting member 16 is preferably a cylinder.

[0045] For information on the Net Bag 4 and its accessories, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 4 The net bag 4 is longer than the washing box 1 and is bent downward inside the washing box 1. The bent area is the fruit and vegetable placement area. Net bag brackets 6 are provided at the two opposite ends of the net bag 4 to slide with the washing box 1. It should be noted that the net bag brackets 6 are placed in the water tank 18, and the two ends of the net bag brackets 6 extend along the L-shaped groove 14 into the lifting groove 15 and contact the lifting component 16.

[0046] As described above, the net bracket 6 is in contact with the lifting member 16. Therefore, the lifting member 16 can be used to lift the net bracket 6. The purpose of using the lifting member 16 is to keep the downward bending area of ​​the net 4 away from or submerged in water when lifting or pulling the net bracket 6.

[0047] For the sterilization component, there are a first adapter 3 and a second adapter 7 that correspond one-to-one with the two mesh brackets 6 (the surfaces of the first adapter 3 and the second adapter 7 are provided with slots 8, and ultraviolet lamps and heating elements are arranged at intervals in the slots 8). The first adapter 3 and the second adapter 7 are rotatably connected to the partition, and a connecting rod 12 is also used to rotatably connect the first adapter 3 and the second adapter 7 to the mesh brackets 6.

[0048] Specifically, the first adapter frame 3 and the second adapter frame 7 are respectively provided with adapter buckles 11, and the net bag bracket 6 is provided with a connecting rod adapter groove 13. One end of the connecting rod 12 is rotatably connected to the adapter buckle 11, and the other end of the connecting rod 12 extends into the connecting rod adapter groove 13 and is rotatably connected to the connecting rod adapter groove 13. The function of the connecting rod 12 is to pull the first adapter frame 3 and the second adapter frame 7 to rotate upward or push the first adapter frame 3 and the second adapter frame 7 to rotate downward when the net bag bracket 6 moves up or down.

[0049] Unlike Example 1, please refer to Figure 4 In this embodiment, the two net bag brackets 6 are staggered and move up and down in the washing tank 1 under the support of the lifting member 16, so that the net bag 4 has a height difference. That is, the fruits and vegetables located in the net bag 4 move back and forth horizontally in the net bag 4 with a height difference, making the mud and sand deposited on the surface of the fruits and vegetables easier to break down, thereby improving the washing efficiency.

[0050] In Examples 1 and 2, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 A bag 10 is set in the L-shaped groove 14, and a hose 9 is used to connect the bag 10 to the net bracket 6 so that when the net bracket 6 presses down on the bag 10, airflow is injected into the net 4.

[0051] In Examples 1 and 2, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 Multiple inner ribs 5 are arranged along the length of the net bag 4. The adjacent inner ribs 5 divide the lower curved area of ​​the net bag 4 into multiple cleaning channels. The function of the cleaning channels is to confine the fruits and vegetables within the corresponding cleaning channels and avoid scratching and damage caused by contact between the fruits and vegetables.

[0052] Examples 1 and 2 also have a drying function, that is, the net bag holder is kept at a certain height in the washing box 1 (when the fruits and vegetables are out of water), and the heating parts of the first transfer frame 3 and the second transfer frame 7 are oriented towards the lower bending area to dry the fruits and vegetables placed in the lower bending area.

[0053] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0054] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fruit and vegetable cleaning and sterilization device, characterized in that, include: Cleaning box; The net bag, which is longer than the washing box, is bent down inside the washing box. The bent area is the fruit and vegetable placement area. Net bag brackets are set at the two opposite ends of the net bag to slide with the washing box. In addition, a lifting device is set inside the washing box to support the net bag brackets. When the lifting device lifts or pulls down the net bag brackets, the bent area of ​​the net bag is moved away from or immersed in the water. The sterilization component is rotatably installed inside the cleaning tank and rotates in conjunction with the mesh bag brackets on both sides of the mesh bag. When the lifting component lifts or pulls down the mesh bag brackets, the sterilization component flips over and irradiates the lower surface of the mesh bag, or the sterilization component rotates in the opposite direction and irradiates the upper surface of the mesh bag. The cleaning tank has a water tank and support platforms arranged on both sides of the water tank. The support platforms have a T-shaped groove facing the water tank and L-shaped grooves arranged on both sides of the T-shaped groove. There is a lifting groove between the T-shaped groove and the L-shaped groove to connect them. The lifting groove is a mounting groove for lifting components. The sterilization component consists of a first adapter frame and a second adapter frame that correspond one-to-one with the two mesh bag brackets. The first adapter frame and the second adapter frame are rotatably connected to the partition plate used to separate the L-shaped groove and the T-shaped groove. A connecting rod is provided between the bottom of the first adapter frame and the second adapter frame and the mesh bag bracket. When the mesh bag bracket moves up or down, the connecting rod pulls the first adapter frame and the second adapter frame to rotate upward or pushes the first adapter frame and the second adapter frame to rotate downward. Slots are provided on the surfaces of the first and second adapter frames, and ultraviolet lamp groups and heating elements are arranged at intervals within the slots; A bladder is placed in the L-shaped groove, and a hose is used to connect the bladder to the net bag bracket, so that airflow is injected into the net bag when the net bag bracket presses down on the bladder.

2. The fruit and vegetable cleaning and sterilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two net brackets move up and down synchronously inside the cleaning tank under the support of the lifting component.

3. The fruit and vegetable cleaning and sterilization device according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the sterilization component moves up and down synchronously in both of the mesh bag brackets, it simultaneously irradiates the lower surface of the mesh bag or simultaneously irradiates the upper surface of the mesh bag.

4. The fruit and vegetable cleaning and sterilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two net brackets move up and down alternately inside the cleaning tank under the support of the lifting component.

5. The fruit and vegetable cleaning and sterilization device according to claim 4, characterized in that: As the sterilizing element moves up and down in a staggered manner on the two mesh bag holders, one sterilizing element irradiates the lower surface of the mesh bag, and the other sterilizing element irradiates the upper surface of the mesh bag.

6. The fruit and vegetable cleaning and sterilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The net bracket is placed in the water tank, and both ends of the net bracket extend along the L-shaped groove into the lifting groove to contact the lifting component.

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