A lobster soaking and cleaning machine

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of lobster cleaning machines, and discloses a lobster soaking and cleaning machine, which includes an upper liquid tank. A support tank is fixedly installed at the top of the upper liquid tank, and a fixed tank is fixedly installed on the fixed tank. The fixed tank is of a blind-end structure. An air flotation nozzle is arranged in the middle of the bottom of the support tank. A plurality of water inlet holes are annularly formed outside the fixed tank, and a telescopic rod is detachably arranged beside each water inlet hole of the fixed tank. One end of each telescopic rod extends towards the inside of the fixed tank to form an extended end. In this lobster soaking and cleaning machine, the abdomen of the lobster contacts different cleaning heads at different positions inside the fixed tank, and the abdomen of the lobster is cleaned as comprehensively as possible. Then, water is sprayed into the turntable through the air flotation nozzle, and the surface of the lobster is rinsed with bubbles, thoroughly rinsing the lobster. While cleaning the lobster in all directions, the abdomen of the lobster is also cleaned, improving the cleaning efficiency of the lobster.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of lobster cleaning machines, and particularly to a lobster soaking and cleaning machine. Background Art

[0002] In reality, the lobsters (such as crayfish) that people eat are usually cleaned manually. Not only is the cleaning speed slow, but there is also a phenomenon of rotting and breaking during cleaning. Especially, the abdomen of the lobster is not easy to clean. Manual cleaning not only fails to clean the abdomen of most lobsters thoroughly, but also takes a lot of time and effort. Eventually, unhygienic lobsters enter the dining table, posing a potential safety hazard to people's food safety. In this solution, the lobsters are manually placed on the table, resulting in low efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a lobster soaking and cleaning machine to solve the problems raised in the above background art.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A lobster soaking and cleaning machine includes an upper liquid tank. A support tank is fixedly installed on the top of the upper liquid tank. A fixed tank is fixedly installed on the support tank. The fixed tank has a blind-end structure. An air flotation nozzle is arranged in the middle of the bottom of the support tank. A plurality of water inlet holes are annularly formed on the outside of the fixed tank. A telescopic rod is detachably arranged beside each water inlet hole of the fixed tank. One end of each telescopic rod extends towards the inside of the fixed tank to form an extension end. A cleaning head is fixedly installed on each extension end. A fixing plate is fixedly installed at the opening end of the fixed tank. A fixing ring is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing plate. The closed end of the fixed tank is rotatably connected to a connecting ring. A sealing plate is fixedly connected to the inner circle of the connecting ring. A turntable is arranged between every two telescopic rods. One of the turntables is fixedly connected to the connecting ring. A connecting member is connected between adjacent turntables. The connecting member is used for tumbling the lobsters.

[0005] Preferably, the fixing ring has a flat section. An arc gradual entry section is fixedly spliced beside the flat section of the fixing ring. There is a section D between the flat section and the turntable, where D is the distance of the flat section. There is a section L between the arc gradual entry section and the turntable, where L is the maximum distance between the arc gradual entry section and the turntable, and the length of L gradually decreases from top to bottom along the surface of the arc gradual entry section.

[0006] Preferably, the connecting member includes a plurality of connecting sleeves arranged at equal intervals on the turntable. A rotating roller is rotatably connected between two adjacent connecting sleeves. A plurality of second installation holes are formed on the turntable. Threaded rods are fixedly installed at both ends of each connecting sleeve. The threaded rods are threadedly connected to the second installation holes.

[0007] Preferably, the turntable is further provided with a first mounting hole beside each second mounting hole. The threaded rod is threadedly connected to the first mounting hole, and the edge of the connecting sleeve is parallel to the axis of the turntable.

[0008] Preferably, the roller is made of an elastic material and is used to fasten the lobster by elasticity after contacting the lobster.

[0009] Preferably, a feeding pipe is fixedly connected to the outer part of the closed end of the fixed tank. One end of the feeding pipe is located above the stable section. A discharge port is provided at the bottom of the fixed plate. A plurality of nozzles are arranged beside the closed end of the fixed tank near the feeding pipe.

[0010] Preferably, a second transmission gear is rotatably connected to the middle of the closed end of the fixed tank. A first transmission gear is rotatably connected to the outside of the fixed tank near the bottom of the second transmission gear. A connecting rod is slidably connected to the core of the second transmission gear. A slide rail is provided on the fixed ring. A push plate is slidably connected to the slide rail. The connecting rod penetrates into the fixed tank and is fixedly connected to the push plate. The connecting rod is slidably connected to the closing plate.

[0011] Preferably, a baffle is provided at the bottom of the fixed tank. The baffle is used to prevent the water in the support groove from overflowing, and the height of the support groove does not exceed the distance from the discharge port to the ground.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0013] In the present invention, the stable section buckles the lobster, making the head / tail of the lobster face the cleaning head. The distance between the stable section and the turntable is equal everywhere. When the turntable rotates, the stable section of the lobster remains fixed to the fixed tank and is in a static state. When the lobster directly contacts the stable section, the lobster slides during the contact process on the surface of the stable section. When the lobster slides upward along the surface of the stable section from the inner bottom of the fixed tank, the abdomen of the lobster contacts different cleaning heads at different positions inside the fixed tank, cleaning the abdomen of the lobster as comprehensively as possible. Then, water is sprayed into the turntable through the air flotation nozzle, and the bubbles wash the surface of the lobster, thoroughly washing the lobster clean. While cleaning the lobster in all directions, the abdomen of the lobster is also cleaned, improving the cleaning efficiency of the lobster;

[0014] By using the air flotation nozzle and the nozzle, the lobster can be cleaned all the time during the cleaning process, improving the cleaning effect and reducing the cleaning time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention from another perspective;

[0017] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the fixed tank of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the disassembly of the internal structure of the fixed tank of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting piece of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the overall front view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the upper liquid tank and the support tank of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing ring of the present invention.

[0024] In the figure: 1 - upper liquid tank; 101 - air flotation nozzle; 2 - support tank; 3 - fixed tank; 4 - connecting rod; 5 - water inlet hole; 6 - telescopic rod; 7 - first transmission gear; 8 - nozzle; 9 - second transmission gear; 10 - feeding pipe; 11 - fixing plate; 12 - discharge port; 13 - baffle; 14 - turntable; 1401 - first mounting hole; 1402 - second mounting hole; 15 - connecting sleeve; 16 - roller; 17 - threaded rod; 18 - cleaning head; 19 - closing plate; 20 - connecting ring; 21 - push plate; 22 - fixing ring; 2201 - smooth section; 2202 - arc gradual entry section; 23 - slide rail. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0026] Please refer to Figures 1-9, the present invention provides a technical solution: a lobster soaking and cleaning machine, including an upper liquid tank 1. A support tank 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the upper liquid tank 1. A fixed tank 3 is fixedly installed on the support tank 2. The fixed tank 3 has a blind-end structure. In the middle of the bottom of the support tank 2, an air flotation nozzle 101 is provided. A plurality of water inlet holes 5 are annularly formed on the outside of the fixed tank 3. A telescopic rod 6 is detachably arranged beside each water inlet hole 5 of the fixed tank 3. One end of each telescopic rod 6 extends towards the inside of the fixed tank 3 to form an extended end. A cleaning head 18 is fixedly installed on each extended end. A fixing plate 11 is fixedly installed at the open end of the fixed tank 3. A fixing ring 22 is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing plate 11. The closed end of the fixed tank 3 is rotatably connected with a connecting ring 20. An inner ring of the connecting ring 20 is fixedly connected with a closing plate 19. A turntable 14 is arranged between every two telescopic rods 6. One of the turntables 14 is fixedly connected with the connecting ring 20. A connecting member is connected between adjacent two turntables 14. The connecting member is used for tumbling the lobsters. An external feeding pipe 10 is fixedly connected to the closed end of the fixed tank 3. One end of the feeding pipe 10 is located above the stable section 2201. A discharge port 12 is formed at the bottom of the fixing plate 11. A plurality of nozzles 8 are arranged beside the feeding pipe 10 near the closed end of the fixed tank 3. Before cleaning, the sizes of the lobsters are sorted in advance. Then, multiple batches of lobsters are manually put into the feeding pipe 10. After the lobsters are put in, they enter the inside of the fixed tank 3. Then, water is poured onto the top of the fixed tank 3 to lubricate the surface of the turntable 14, and the running water pre-soaks the lobsters. Then, the closing plate 19 is driven to rotate. The rotation of the closing plate 19 drives the connecting ring 20 to rotate. When the connecting ring 20 rotates, the turntable 14 connected thereto rotates. And during the rotation of the first turntable 14, under the action of the connecting member, other turntables 14 rotate synchronously with the first turntable 14. Among them, when the connecting member rotates, the lobsters are batchwise involved onto the fixing ring 22. After contacting the surface of the fixing ring 22, the lobsters roll between the fixing ring 22 and the connecting member. When the lobster is located inside the inner ring of the first turntable 14, the first turntable 14 drives the other turntables 14 to rotate through the connecting member, so that the lobster enters the stable section 2201 on the fixing ring 22. That is, when the turntable 14 continues to rotate, the lobster just enters the bottom of the stable section 2201. The connecting member rotates by contacting the lobster. The connecting member itself has a certain elasticity and squeezes the relatively smooth lobster to both ends of the connecting member (such as Figure 6As shown in FIG2 , the connector holds the lobster in the stable section 2201 so that the lobster head / tail faces the cleaning head 18. The distance between the stable section 2201 and the turntable 14 is equal at all times. When the turntable 14 rotates, the stable section 2201 of the lobster remains fixed to the fixed tank 3 and is in a stationary state. When the lobster directly contacts the stable section 2201, the lobster slides on the surface of the stable section 2201. As the lobster slides upward from the bottom of the fixed tank 3 along the surface of the stable section 2201, the lobster's abdomen contacts different cleaning heads 18 at different positions in the fixed tank 3. The lobster's abdomen is cleaned as comprehensively as possible. Then, water is sprayed into the turntable 14 through the air flotation nozzle 101. The bubbles rinse the surface of the lobster and the lobster is thoroughly rinsed.

[0027] When the lobster is squeezed to the two ends of the connecting piece, if the lobster head / tail is not facing the cleaning head 18, it is possible that the lobster legs / back face the cleaning head 18. Since the cleaning head 18 is a round and elastic shape, when the above situation occurs, when the lobster passes the cleaning head 18: the lobster abdomen can rotate around the cleaning head 18, and then pass over the cleaning head 18 during the rotation of the turntable 14. When the lobster back passes the cleaning head 18, the cleaning head 18 interferes with the lobster. The connecting piece pushes the lobster toward the cleaning head 18 from the lobster legs. The height of the connecting piece is higher than the cleaning head 18. After the lobster back contacts the cleaning head 18, it slides on the surface of the cleaning head 18 and flips to the other side of the cleaning head 18, so that the lobster legs face the next cleaning head 18. There is a certain probability that the lobster abdomen will be cleaned. Therefore, while ensuring a relatively high cleaning effect, the number of rotations of the turntable 14 is increased and the rotation speed is slightly reduced to ensure that the lobster is fully in contact with the cleaning head 18.

[0028] Specifically, the fixed ring 22 has a stable section 2201, and the fixed ring 22 is fixedly spliced with an arc gradient section 2202 next to the stable section 2201. There is a section D between the stable section 2201 and the turntable 14, where D is the distance of the stable section. There is a section L between the arc gradient section 2202 and the turntable 14, where L is the maximum distance between the arc gradient section 2202 and the turntable 14, and the length of L gradually decreases from top to bottom along the surface of the arc gradient section 2202. The distance between the two turntables 14 does not exceed the individual size of the lobster to prevent omissions. The D distance is 50 mm, and L does not need to be limited. The surface of the stable section 2201 is a frosted surface to increase the friction effect with the lobster, which can improve the turning efficiency of the lobster and is used for releasing the lobster within the L distance.

[0029] Specifically, the connecting member includes a plurality of connecting sleeves 15 equidistantly arranged on the turntable 14. A rotating roller 16 is rotatably connected between two adjacent connecting sleeves 15. The rotating roller 16 is made of an elastic material and is used to fasten the lobster elastically after contacting the lobster. A plurality of second mounting holes 1402 are formed in the turntable 14. At both ends of each connecting sleeve 15, a threaded rod 17 is fixedly installed. The threaded rod 17 is threadedly connected to the second mounting hole 1402. As shown in Figure 6 the connecting sleeve 15 is shown, the top of the connecting sleeve 15 converges towards the opposite sides of each other, which is conducive to buckling the lobster. Then, after the lobster contacts the rotating roller 16, the rotating roller 16 yields on the surface and then collapses, so as to distribute the lobster to both ends between the two connecting sleeves 15. The threaded rod 17 can pass through the second mounting hole 1402 and be fixed on the turntable 14, which is convenient for subsequent disassembly to clean and maintain the connecting sleeve 15 and the rotating roller 16;

[0030] Cleaning method 2: Manually use a wrench to continuously rotate the threaded rod 17 to make the connecting sleeve 15 move further closer to the inner circle of the turntable 14, so that the surface of the rotating roller 16 is flush with the top of the cleaning head 18. Then, spray water on the turntable 14 and rotate the turntable 14 so that the rotating roller 16 and the cleaning head 18 interfere with each other to clean the dirt residues on their surfaces. Then, reverse-rotate the threaded rod 17 after cleaning to make the connecting sleeve 15 return to the initial position.

[0031] Specifically, a first mounting hole 1401 is further formed in the turntable 14 beside each second mounting hole 1402. The threaded rod 17 is threadedly connected to the first mounting hole 1401, and the edge of the connecting sleeve 15 is parallel to the axis of the turntable 14. When the lobster is relatively large, it may not be able to enter between the turntable 14 and the rotating roller 16. Therefore, after the lobster is screened and the size of the lobster is determined manually, the first mounting hole 1401 is used as an alternative hole position to fix the connecting sleeve 15, which can increase the distance between the two connecting sleeves 15 and at the same time select rotating rollers 16 with different diameters.

[0032] A second transmission gear 9 is rotatably connected to the middle of the closed end of the fixed tank 3. A first transmission gear 7 is rotatably connected to the outside of the fixed tank 3 near the bottom of the second transmission gear 9. A connecting rod 4 is slidably connected to the core of the second transmission gear 9. A slide rail 23 is formed on the fixed ring 22. A push plate 21 is slidably connected to the slide rail 23. The connecting rod 4 penetrates into the fixed tank 3 and is fixedly connected to the push plate 21. The connecting rod 4 is slidably connected to the closing plate 19. The number of external teeth of the second transmission gear 9 is less than that of the first transmission gear 7. When the motor shaft is connected to the first transmission gear 7, the motor stops rotating once after the first transmission gear 7 rotates one circle, and the second transmission gear 9 can only rotate three-quarters of a circle. Since the closing plate 19 and the connecting ring 20 are connected, interference between the connecting ring 20 and the nozzle 8 is prevented. After the second transmission gear 9 stops rotating, the motor reverses once, and the reverse rotation of the first transmission gear 7 drives the second transmission gear 9 to reset. Then the operation can be repeated.

[0033] After the lobsters are cleaned for a certain period of time, stop the motor. Then manually hold the connecting rod 4 and push the connecting rod 4 into the fixed tank 3, so that the push plate 21 slides on the fixed ring 22. The outer circle of the push plate 21 passes over both ends of the connecting sleeve 15, pushing the lobsters at both ends of the connecting sleeve 15 to the discharge port 12. Then manually withdraw the connecting rod 4. After that, start the motor to rotate again, transfer the lobsters in the stable section 2201 to the inner bottom of the fixed tank 3. Stop the motor again, and then manually hold the connecting rod 4 to push the lobsters at the inner bottom of the fixed tank 3 towards the discharge port 12, thoroughly cleaning the lobsters in the fixed tank 3.

[0034] A baffle 13 is provided at the bottom of the fixed tank 3. The baffle 13 is used to prevent the water in the support groove 2 from overflowing, and the height of the support groove 2 does not exceed the distance from the discharge port 12 to the ground.

[0035] It should be noted that in this article, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A lobster soaking and cleaning machine, including an upper liquid tank (1), characterized in that: A support groove (2) is fixedly installed at the top of the liquid feeding tank (1). A fixed tank (3) is fixedly installed on the support groove (2). The fixed tank (3) has a blind end structure. An air flotation nozzle (101) is arranged in the middle of the bottom of the support groove (2). The outer part of the fixed tank (3) is annular, and a plurality of water inlet holes (5) are formed in the fixed tank (3). A telescopic rod (6) is detachably arranged beside each water inlet hole (5) of the fixed tank (3). One end of each telescopic rod (6) extends towards the inside of the fixed tank (3) to form an extended end, and a cleaning head (18) is fixedly installed on each extended end. A fixing plate (11) is fixedly installed at the opening end of the fixed tank (3). A fixed ring (22) is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing plate (11). The closed end of the fixed tank (3) is rotatably connected with a connecting ring (20). A closing plate (19) is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the connecting ring (20). A turntable (14) is arranged between every two telescopic rods (6). One of the turntables (14) is fixedly connected with the connecting ring (20), and a connecting piece is connected between adjacent turntables (14). The connecting piece is used for tumbling the lobsters. The fixed ring (22) has a flat section (2201). An arc gradual entry section (2202) is fixedly spliced beside the flat section (2201) of the fixed ring (22). There is a distance D between the flat section (2201) and the turntable (14), and D is the flat section distance. There is a distance L between the arc gradual entry section (2202) and the turntable (14), and L is the maximum distance between the arc gradual entry section (2202) and the turntable (14). And the length of L gradually decreases from top to bottom along the surface of the arc gradual entry section (2202). The connecting piece includes a plurality of connecting sleeves (15) arranged at equal intervals on the turntable (14). A rotating roller (16) is rotatably connected between two adjacent connecting sleeves (15). A plurality of second installation holes (1402) are formed in the turntable (14). Threaded rods (17) are fixedly installed at both ends of each connecting sleeve (15). The threaded rods (17) are threadedly connected with the second installation holes (1402). The turntable (14) is also provided with first installation holes (1401) beside each second installation hole (1402). The threaded rods (17) are threadedly connected with the first installation holes (1401), and the edge of the connecting sleeve (15) is parallel to the axis of the turntable (14). The rotating roller (16) is made of an elastic material, and after contacting the lobster, it is used to fasten the lobster through elasticity.

2. The lobster soaking and cleaning machine according to claim 1, wherein: A feeding pipe (10) is fixedly connected to the outside of the closed end of the fixed tank (3). One end of the feeding pipe (10) is located above the flat section (2201). A discharge port (12) is formed at the bottom of the fixing plate (11). A plurality of nozzles (8) are arranged beside the closed end of the fixed tank (3) near the feeding pipe (10).

3. The lobster soaking and cleaning machine according to claim 1, wherein: A second transmission gear (9) is rotatably connected to the middle of the closed end of the fixed tank (3). A first transmission gear (7) is rotatably connected to the outside of the fixed tank (3) near the bottom of the second transmission gear (9). A connecting rod (4) is slidably connected to the axis of the second transmission gear (9). A slide rail (23) is formed on the fixed ring (22). A push plate (21) is slidably connected to the slide rail (23). The connecting rod (4) penetrates into the fixed tank (3) and is fixedly connected to the push plate (21). The connecting rod (4) is slidably connected to the closing plate (19).

4. A lobster soaking and cleaning machine according to claim 1, wherein: A baffle (13) is arranged at the bottom of the fixed tank (3). The baffle (13) is used to prevent the water in the support groove (2) from overflowing, and the height of the support groove (2) does not exceed the distance from the discharge port (12) to the ground.

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