A tangerine pre-treatment device

Abstract

The application discloses a tangerine peel pretreatment device, which comprises a support for providing a reference, the support is provided with a tangerine peel placing table with a plurality of adsorption points arranged uniformly and a treatment component opposite to the tangerine peel placing table at a working end; the adsorption points on the tangerine peel placing table are used for fixing the tangerine peel to be treated on the surface in a non-tangerine white face manner; the tangerine peel placing table and the treatment component can move relatively in a horizontal direction, and the treatment component moves axially to the tangerine peel to be treated when working to remove the tangerine white. The tangerine peel is fixed by the adsorption points, and then the treatment component is used for processing the tangerine white surface, so that the tangerine white in the peel can be cleaned completely. Compared with the manual tangerine white removing mode in the prior art, the application can improve the efficiency, and the treatment component has a certain relative position to the tangerine white surface during cleaning each time, so that the defective rate can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention discloses an orange peel pretreatment device, which relates to the field of orange peel treatment technology. Background Technology

[0002] The inner wall of an orange peel contains a white pith. Removing this pith while retaining the orange peel (the red inner part) allows it to be used in traditional Chinese medicine. Currently, the main method for removing the white pith is manual removal. This method involves repeatedly scraping the inner surface of the orange peel with a blade, which is inefficient and prone to incomplete removal of the white pith or even causing safety hazards. Furthermore, damage to the orange peel can affect its efficacy; therefore, the orange peel must remain intact during the removal process.

[0003] Therefore, care must be taken not to damage the orange peel during the removal process. Appropriate methods and techniques should be used to ensure the removal effect and maintain the integrity of the orange peel. Current techniques for orange peel processing, being manual, suffer from low efficiency, incomplete removal of the white pith, and easy damage to the orange peel.

[0004] Content of this invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an orange peel pretreatment device that uses automated machinery to replace manual operation, thereby improving efficiency and reducing the defect rate of orange peel processing (i.e., incomplete removal or damage to the orange peel leading to defects).

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives and effects, the invention is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0007] An orange peel pretreatment device includes a support for providing a reference, the support having an orange peel placement platform with a plurality of adsorption points evenly arranged and a processing component with its working end facing the orange peel placement platform.

[0008] The adsorption points on the orange peel placement platform will attach and fix the non-white side of the orange peel to be treated to its surface.

[0009] The orange peel placement platform and the processing component can move relative to each other in the horizontal direction. When the processing component is working, it moves axially relative to the orange peel placement platform to the surface of the orange peel to be processed to remove the white pith.

[0010] Furthermore, the adsorption point is a through hole, and a negative pressure machine is provided on the opposite side of the orange peel placement platform to fix the orange peel. When the orange peel comes into contact with the through hole, it is adsorbed onto the surface of the orange peel placement platform by the adsorption force of the negative pressure machine.

[0011] The through holes are through holes with a diameter not exceeding 8 mm and are arranged at least 7 mm apart.

[0012] Furthermore, the negative pressure machine and the orange peel placement table also include an adjustment component, which is a retractable disc whose area can be expanded towards the center. The outer contour of the disc matches or exceeds the edge of the orange peel placement table.

[0013] Once the through hole is covered by the adjusting component, it loses its adsorption function after being isolated from the negative pressure machine.

[0014] Furthermore, the adjusting component is a structure of six thin metal sheets that fit together. By rotating the adjusting disc, the six metal sheets are brought together along the bottom of the ventilation hole.

[0015] Furthermore, the processing component performs an S-shaped reciprocating motion relative to the orange peel placement table. The reciprocating motion of the S-shaped trajectory is within the same plane, and the S-shaped reciprocating trajectory starts from one side of the orange peel placement table and continues until the stroke covers the entire orange peel placement table.

[0016] Furthermore, the processing component moves relative to the support; or the orange peel placement table moves relative to the support;

[0017] The support is moved by connecting it with a movable component.

[0018] Furthermore, the moving component includes a sliding screw mechanism in the x-axis and y-axis directions.

[0019] Furthermore, the processing component includes a linear needle array for brushing the orange-white area, a blade for scraping off the orange-white area, and a brush for sweeping off the processed orange-white area.

[0020] The linear needle array, blades, and brushes are integrated at one end of the processing unit facing the orange peel placement platform.

[0021] Furthermore, the bracket also includes a vertical linear guide rail, in which the motor is slidably fixed.

[0022] Furthermore, the bracket is supported by a frame made of four aluminum profiles welded end to end, with a triangular fixing block installed in the middle of each aluminum profile.

[0023] Beneficial effects:

[0024] This invention uses adsorption points to fix the orange peel, and then uses a processing component to treat the surface of the white pith, which can completely remove the white pith from the peel. Compared with the existing technology of manually peeling off the white pith, this invention not only improves efficiency, but also ensures that the position of the processing component relative to the white pith surface is consistent each time, thus reducing the defect rate.

[0025] Of course, any product implementing this invention does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is an orange-red pretreatment device described in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the mobile component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 This is the internal structure of the orange peel placement platform described in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4 This is the internal structure of the orange peel placement platform described in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the processing component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] In the attached image:

[0032] 1-Orange peel placement platform, 2-Processing component, 3-Support, 4-Moving assembly, 101-Adsorption point, 102-Metal sheet, 103-Suction fan, 104-Semi-enclosed structure, 201-Blade, 202-Linear needle array, 203-Brush, 301-Triangular fixing block, 401-X-axis sliding screw mechanism, 402-Y-axis sliding screw mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to embodiments.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] This embodiment of an orange peel pretreatment device includes an orange peel placement platform 1 and a processing component 2 with its working end facing the orange peel placement platform 1; both are fixed on a bracket 3. For clarity, the bracket 3 in subsequent embodiments is an aluminum profile frame.

[0036] To enable horizontal relative movement between the orange peel placement platform 1 and the processing unit 2. See details. Figure 2 Two x-axis sliding screw mechanisms 401 are fixedly installed on the upper right side of bracket 3. A y-axis sliding screw mechanism 402 is fixedly installed above the parallel x-axis sliding screw moving block. The x and y axes together form a slide that can move freely in a plane. The y-axis sliding screw mechanism 402 is riveted to the orange peel placement platform 1 through a support frame.

[0037] In this embodiment, the outer ring of the orange peel placement platform 1 has an inherent annular protective ring; its surface has a number of uniformly arranged adsorption points 101.

[0038] In some embodiments, the adsorption point 101 can be a suction cup, an adhesive disc, or other structure capable of attaching and fixing orange peels placed thereon. In this embodiment, the adsorption point 101 is a through hole that forms an adsorption force under negative pressure.

[0039] The negative pressure effect is generated by a negative pressure generator, which can be any device capable of generating suction force on the through-hole. In this embodiment, a structure with a fan is selected to generate the suction force. Specifically, the negative pressure device includes a suction fan 103, a motor, and a housing.

[0040] The suction fan 103 is enclosed within the housing, and the housing and the orange peel holder 1 form a semi-enclosed structure 104. The suction fan 103 generates airflow toward the side of the orange peel holder 1 where the orange peel is placed. Because the orange peel holder 1 has a porous surface, when the fan is working, due to the specific nature of the semi-enclosed structure 104, the airflow carries away the gas in the semi-enclosed cavity, creating a brief negative pressure; when acting on the through-hole, it generates an adsorption force on the orange peel.

[0041] The applicant considered that the quantity and size of orange peels might vary. Therefore, in a further embodiment, an adjusting member is also included between the negative pressure machine and the orange peel placement table 1. The adjusting member is a retractable disc whose area can expand towards the center, and the outer contour of the disc matches or exceeds the edge of the orange peel placement table 1.

[0042] Once the through hole is covered by the adjusting component, it loses its adsorption function after being isolated from the negative pressure machine.

[0043] Correspondingly, in the preferred embodiment, reference can be made to Figure 3-4 The structure shown features six thin metal plates 102 attached together below the adjusting disc. By rotating the adjusting disc, the six metal plates 102 are aligned along a predetermined path on the ventilation hole base, allowing for the enlargement and contraction of the ventilation hole diameter. A motor and a first controller are fixedly mounted at the bottom of the housing. A connecting shaft matching the suction fan is fitted onto the upper part of the motor, and a suction fan 103, secured by two bolts, is mounted on the shaft. A conical cap further secures the connecting shaft. An annular protective ring locks the ventilation hole, adjusting disc, and ventilation hole base, with the lower part of the ventilation hole base hinged to the housing, which has a sealing ring.

[0044] In another preferred embodiment, to improve the adsorption effect (i.e., to adsorb the individual orange peel at as many points as possible), the through holes are no more than 8 mm in diameter and are arranged at least 7 mm apart. Thus, the multi-point orange peel placement platform has dense but not cluttered holes. Considering the upturned edges of the orange peel, the center of the placement platform is relatively large, which facilitates the initial fixation of the orange peel, allowing it to be adsorbed onto the platform sequentially.

[0045] Example 2

[0046] The difference from the previous embodiment is that a vertical linear guide rail is fixedly installed in the middle of the aluminum profile frame, and an outwardly extending straight plate (which can adjust the position of the motor) is installed on the upper part of the moving block. The bracket 3 is supported by a frame formed by welding the ends of four aluminum profiles, and a triangular fixing block 301 is installed in the middle of each aluminum profile.

[0047] For detailed structure reference Figure 5 The right end of the plate is equipped with a rotating brush with a differential motor. The working part of the rotating brush consists of three parts: a linear needle array 202 for brushing the white part of the orange (inner peel), a blade 201 as the main part for scraping off the white part of the orange, and a brush 203 for sweeping off the treated white part of the orange.

[0048] The needle array, blade 201, and brush 203 are all replaceable.

[0049] A control box with a wireless transmission module is installed inside the adsorption device to control the operation of the device.

[0050] By rotating the adjustment disc, the ventilation holes can be contracted or expanded to better accommodate the size of the orange peel and facilitate adsorption.

[0051] The suction fan 103 works to create negative pressure on the multi-point orange peel placement table, causing the orange peel to adhere tightly to the table.

[0052] Example 3

[0053] Based on the device structure described in Embodiment 1 or 2, when in use, the orange peel is first placed on the multi-point orange peel placement platform. Then, the holes on the placement platform that are not covered by orange peel are closed by adjusting the disc to make the suction device more efficient. The orange peel adsorption device starts to work. After it is fixed, the rotating brush automatically descends to a height below the orange peel surface. After that, the cross slide below the rotating brush and the rotating brush work simultaneously. It should be noted that the cross slide will cause the multi-point orange peel placement platform to move in an S-shape. As the slide ends, the removal of orange peel is also completed.

[0054] It should be understood that the process of removing the white pith (orange peel processing) generates significant friction on the rotating brush. By adopting an S-shaped stroke design, localized stress concentration during operation can be reduced, extending the brush's lifespan and reducing wear. Furthermore, it ensures uniform removal of the white pith, improves removal efficiency, and guarantees the quality of the orange peel, making it more compliant with requirements.

[0055] The above are merely some embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the application in any way. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments shall still fall within the scope of protection of the technical solution of this application.

Claims

1. An orange-red pretreatment apparatus, comprising a support for providing a reference, characterized in that: The support has an orange peel placement platform with a number of uniformly arranged adsorption points and a processing component with its working end facing the orange peel placement platform; the adsorption points on the orange peel placement platform attach and fix the non-white side of the orange peel to be processed to its surface. The orange peel placement platform and the processing component can move relative to each other in the horizontal direction. When the processing component is working, it moves axially relative to the orange peel placement platform to the surface of the orange peel to be processed to remove the white pith. The adsorption point is a through hole. A negative pressure machine is provided on the opposite side of the orange peel placement platform to fix the orange peel. When the orange peel comes into contact with the through hole, it is adsorbed onto the surface of the orange peel placement platform by the adsorption force of the negative pressure machine. The through holes are through holes with a diameter not exceeding 8 mm and are arranged at least 7 mm apart; The negative pressure machine and the orange peel placement table also include an adjustment component, which is a retractable disc whose area can be expanded towards the center. The outer contour of the disc matches or exceeds the edge of the orange peel placement table. After the through hole is covered by the adjusting component, it loses its adsorption function after being isolated from the negative pressure machine. The adjusting component is a structure of six metal plates that fit together. By rotating the adjusting plate, the six metal plates are brought together along the bottom of the ventilation hole. The processing component includes a linear needle array for brushing the orange-white area, a blade for scraping off the orange-white area, and a brush for sweeping off the processed orange-white area. The linear needle array, blades, and brushes are integrated at one end of the processing unit facing the orange peel placement platform. The processing unit performs an S-shaped reciprocating motion relative to the orange peel placement table. The reciprocating motion of the S-shaped trajectory is within the same plane. The reciprocating motion of the S-shaped trajectory starts from one side of the orange peel placement table and continues until the stroke covers the entire orange peel placement table. The processing component moves relative to the support; or the orange peel placement table moves relative to the support; The bracket is moved by connecting it to a movable component; The moving component includes a sliding screw mechanism in the x-axis and y-axis directions; The bracket also includes a vertical linear guide rail, in which the motor is slidably fixed; The bracket is supported by a frame made of four aluminum profiles welded end to end, with a triangular fixing block installed in the middle of each aluminum profile.

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