Cleaning and impurity removing device for root fruits and vegetables

By designing a root fruit and vegetable cleaning and decontamination device containing a brush and a spray system, the problem of difficult cleaning of impurities on the outer surface of the conveyor roller is solved, and the cleaning effect and hygiene quality of fruit and vegetable are improved.

CN119453514AInactive Publication Date: 2025-02-18FUJIAN JINHONGSHUN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411649242.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-19
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

During the cleaning process of the existing root fruit and vegetable cleaning and debris removal device, it is difficult to effectively clean the outer surface of the conveying roller, resulting in poor cleaning effect of fruit and vegetable.

Method used

A cleaning and decontamination device including a rack, a cleaning tank, a conveying mechanism, a driving mechanism, a moving seat, a cleaning mechanism, a spray pipe, a water tank and a filter mesh are designed. The device brushes the outer surface of the conveyor roller through a brush on the moving seat, and uses a spray pipe and a water tank to realize the recycling and filtration of water.

Benefits of technology

By cleaning the outer surface of the conveying roller, the cleaning effect of root fruits and vegetables is significantly improved, ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene quality of the fruit and vegetable surface.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of cleaning and impurity removing equipment, in particular to a root fruit and vegetable cleaning and impurity removing device which comprises a conveying mechanism, a driving mechanism, a moving seat, a cleaning mechanism and a moving mechanism. The conveying rollers are arranged in the X direction, the axial direction of the conveying rollers is the Y direction, the heights of every two adjacent conveying rollers are the same, the driving mechanism is used for driving the conveying rollers to rotate, the moving seat is connected into the cleaning tank in a reciprocating motion mode and located below the conveying mechanism, a slope is arranged above the moving seat, and the cleaning mechanism comprises a plurality of brushes. The brushes are connected to the slope, the moving mechanism is used for driving the moving seat to move, through the cooperation of the structures, the outer surfaces of the conveying rollers can be cleaned in the process of cleaning the root fruits and vegetables, and therefore the cleaning effect of the root fruits and vegetables is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of cleaning and impurity removal equipment, and in particular to a cleaning and impurity removal device for root fruits and vegetables. Background Art

[0002] In the processing of root fruits and vegetables, cleaning is a very important step. Cleaning can not only remove dirt, dirt, microorganisms and pesticide residues on the surface of fruits and vegetables, but also improve the sanitary quality and commercial value of fruits and vegetables. The Chinese patent with authorization announcement number CN214316947U discloses an apple washing device, which specifically discloses a frame (2) and a transmission channel (3) connected to the frame (2), wherein the frame (2) is a rectangular frame structure, and the frame (2) is fixedly provided with a water inlet pipe (42) located directly above the transmission component, and the water inlet pipe (42) extends along the width direction of the frame (2), and the water inlet pipe (42) is fixedly provided with a water outlet pipe (43) facing the transmission channel (3), and the end of the water outlet pipe (43) is connected to a spherical nozzle (44), and a water outlet hole (441) is opened on the surface of the spherical nozzle (44), and the water outlet holes (441) are set to be multiple and evenly distributed on the surface of the spherical nozzle (44).

[0003] This patent can clean and remove impurities from fruits and vegetables very well, but because the transmission channel is composed of a plurality of rolling conveyor rollers, during the cleaning process, some stubborn impurities or pollutants of fruits and vegetables are stained on the outer surface of the conveyor roller, and the flushing water has a poor effect on flushing the outer surface of the conveyor roller, which will cause the impurities and pollutants to contaminate the surface of the fruits and vegetables again, resulting in poor cleaning effect of the fruits and vegetables. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a cleaning and impurity removal device for root fruits and vegetables, which can improve the cleaning effect of fruits and vegetables by cleaning the surface of the conveyor roller. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a cleaning and impurity removing device for root fruits and vegetables, which improves the cleaning effect of fruits and vegetables by cleaning the surface of a conveying roller.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a root fruit and vegetable cleaning and impurity removal device, comprising:

[0006] frame;

[0007] A cleaning tank; the cleaning tank is connected to the frame;

[0008] The conveying mechanism is connected to the cleaning tank, and includes a plurality of conveying rollers rotatably connected to the cleaning tank, wherein the plurality of conveying rollers are arranged along the X direction, the axial directions of the plurality of conveying rollers are all in the Y direction, and the height difference between two adjacent conveying rollers is the same;

[0009] A driving mechanism, the driving mechanism is used to drive a plurality of conveying rollers to rotate;

[0010] A movable seat is connected to the cleaning tank for reciprocating movement in the X direction or the X direction. The movable seat is located below the conveying mechanism. A slope is provided above the movable seat. The lower end of the slope faces the X direction, and the higher end of the slope faces the X direction.

[0011] The cleaning mechanism is connected to the movable seat and includes a plurality of brushes. When the brushes are connected to the slope, in a certain state, the brushes are in contact with the outer surface of the conveying roller;

[0012] A moving mechanism, the moving mechanism is used to drive the moving seat to move;

[0013] The spray pipe is connected to the frame and is located above the cleaning mechanism. The axial direction of the spray pipe is in the X direction. A plurality of branch pipes are arranged on the spray pipe. The axial direction of the branch pipes is perpendicular to the axial direction of the spray pipe, and the spray direction of the branch pipes is toward the cleaning mechanism.

[0014] A water tank, on which a connecting pipe, a water delivery pipe and a water injection pipe are provided, one end of the water injection pipe is connected to the upper part of the water tank, the other end of the water injection pipe is connected to an external water source, the connecting pipe is connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the cleaning tank, the connecting pipe is located on the opposite side of the cleaning tank in the X direction, the water delivery pipe is connected to the spray pipe, and a water pump and a purifier are provided on the water delivery pipe;

[0015] The filter screen is detachably connected to the water tank.

[0016] Further, an opening is provided on one side of the cleaning tank in the X direction, and a draining device is provided at the opening, the draining device includes a discharge plate, a roller and a connecting rod, the discharge plate is rotatably connected to the opening, a plurality of draining holes are provided on the discharge plate, an upper edge of one end of the discharge plate is flush with an upper edge of a conveying roller on one side of the cleaning tank in the X direction, the discharge plate has an angle with the horizontal, the connecting rod is connected to one side of the movable seat in the X direction, the roller is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod in the X direction, the axial direction of the roller is in the Y direction, and the roller switches between the first state and the second state;

[0017] In the first state, the outer circumference of the roller contacts the bottom of the discharge plate, and the discharge plate swings upward;

[0018] In the second state, the external source of the roller does not contact the bottom of the discharge plate, and the discharge plate does not swing.

[0019] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes an output gear and a synchronous belt. The output gear is connected to the end of the conveying roller. The conveying rollers are driven by the synchronous belt. The frame is fixed with a first driving motor coaxially fixed with one of the conveying rollers.

[0020] Furthermore, the moving mechanism includes a first gear, a second gear, a second driving motor, a first sector gear, a second sector gear and a rack, the second driving motor is connected to the frame, the first gear is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the second driving motor, the axial direction of the first gear is vertical, the two second gears are arranged at the bottom outside the cleaning tank along the X direction, the two second gears are symmetrically arranged with the axial direction of the first gear, the axial directions of the two second gears are both vertical, the first sector gear is coaxially connected to the conveying shaft of the second gear located on the Y side, the second sector gear is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the second gear located on the Y reverse side, the rack is connected to the bottom of the moving seat, and the first sector gear and the second sector gear are both meshed with the rack. Further, a conveyor belt is provided on the X side of the discharge plate, and the conveying direction of the conveyor belt is the Y direction.

[0021] Furthermore, a conveyor belt is provided at one side of the discharge plate in the X direction, and the conveying direction of the conveyor belt is in the Y direction. Furthermore, a limit opening is provided on the side wall of the water tank, and slide grooves are provided on the inner walls on both sides of the water tank, the slide grooves are connected to the limit openings, and sliders matching the slide grooves are provided on both sides of the filter screen.

[0022] Furthermore, a collecting box is provided at the lower part of the discharge plate.

[0023] Furthermore, the angle of the discharging rotation is 5-10 degrees.

[0024] Furthermore, a connecting plate is provided on the opposite side of the conveyor belt in the X direction, and a spring is provided on the connecting plate. The axial direction of the spring is in the vertical direction, and the lower part of the discharge plate rests on the spring.

[0025] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that, compared with the prior art, the outer surface of the conveying roller can be cleaned while cleaning the root fruits and vegetables, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the root fruits and vegetables. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a root fruit and vegetable cleaning and impurity removal device in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 A top view of a root fruit and vegetable cleaning and impurity removal device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A-direction cross-sectional view;

[0029] Figure 4 It is a front view of a root fruit and vegetable cleaning and impurity removal device in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 4 B-direction cross-sectional view.

[0031] Description of labels:

[0032] 1. Frame; 11. First drive motor;

[0033] 2. cleaning tank; 21. opening; 211. draining device; 2111. discharge plate; 21111. draining hole; 2112. roller; 2113. connecting rod;

[0034] 3. Conveying mechanism; 31. Conveying roller;

[0035] 4. Driving mechanism; 41. Output gear; 42. Synchronous belt;

[0036] 5. Mobile seat; 51. Slope;

[0037] 6. Cleaning mechanism; 61. Brush;

[0038] 7. Moving mechanism; 71. First gear; 72. Second gear; 73. First sector gear; 74. Second sector gear; 75. Rack;

[0039] 8. Sprinkler pipe; 81. Branch pipe;

[0040] 9. Water tank; 91. Water filling pipe; 92. Water delivery pipe; 921. Water pump; 922. Purifier; 93. Connecting pipe; 94. Limiting port; 95. Slide;

[0041] 10. Filter;

[0042] 101, conveyor belt; 1011, connecting plate; 1012, spring;

[0043] 103. Collection box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] In order to explain the technical content, achieved objectives and effects of the present invention in detail, the following is an explanation in combination with the implementation modes and the accompanying drawings.

[0045] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 , a root fruit and vegetable cleaning and impurity removal device, comprising:

[0046] Rack 1;

[0047] Cleaning tank 2; Cleaning tank 2 is connected to frame 1;

[0048] The conveying mechanism 3 is connected to the cleaning tank 2. The conveying mechanism 3 includes a plurality of conveying rollers 31 rotatably connected to the cleaning tank 2. The plurality of conveying rollers 31 are arranged along the X direction. The axial directions of the plurality of conveying rollers 31 are all in the Y direction. The height difference between two adjacent conveying rollers 31 is the same.

[0049] A driving mechanism 4, the driving mechanism 4 is used to drive a plurality of conveying rollers 31 to rotate;

[0050] The movable seat 5 is connected to the cleaning tank 2 for reciprocating movement along the X direction or the X direction. The movable seat 5 is located below the conveying mechanism 3. A slope 51 is provided above the movable seat 5. The lower end of the slope 51 faces the X direction, and the higher end of the slope 51 faces the X direction.

[0051] The cleaning mechanism 6 is connected to the movable seat 5. The cleaning mechanism 6 includes a plurality of brushes 61. When each brush 61 is connected to the slope 51, in a certain state, the brush 61 contacts the outer surface of the conveying roller 31.

[0052] The moving mechanism 7 is used to drive the moving seat 5 to move;

[0053] A spray pipe 8 is connected to the frame 1 and is located above the cleaning mechanism 6. The axial direction of the spray pipe 8 is the X direction. The spray pipe 8 is provided with a plurality of branch pipes 81. The axial direction of the branch pipes 81 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the spray pipe 8. The spray direction of the branch pipes 81 is toward the cleaning mechanism 6.

[0054] A water tank 9, on which a connecting pipe 93, a water delivery pipe 92 and a water injection pipe 91 are provided, one end of the water injection pipe 91 is connected to the upper part of the water tank 9, and the other end of the water injection pipe 91 is connected to an external water source, the connecting pipe 93 is connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the cleaning tank 2, the connecting pipe 93 is located on the X-direction opposite side of the cleaning tank 2, the water delivery pipe 92 is connected to the spray pipe 8, and a water pump 921 and a purifier 922 are provided on the water delivery pipe 92;

[0055] The filter screen 10 is detachably connected to the water tank 9 .

[0056] In the above embodiment, the root fruits and vegetables that need to be cleaned and impurities removed are placed on the conveying mechanism 3, and the conveying mechanism 3 conveys the root fruits and vegetables forward through a plurality of conveying rollers 31. During the conveying process, water is injected into the water tank 9 through the water injection pipe 91, and then the water pump 921 and the purifier 922 are turned on to convey the water in the water tank 9 to the spray pipe 8 through the water delivery pipe 92. The plurality of branch pipes 81 of the spray pipe 8 spray water to the root fruits and vegetables. During the cleaning process, the moving mechanism 7 is used to drive the moving seat 5 to move in the X direction and the X reverse direction, so that the brush 61 on the moving seat is used to brush the outside of the conveying roller 31, so that the stubborn impurities and pollutants can be brushed off from the conveying roller 31, and then fall into the connecting pipe along the slope 51 of the moving seat 5, enter the water tank 9, and retain the impurities and pollutants on the filter 10, so that the water is recycled. Compared with the prior art, the outer surface of the conveying roller 31 can be cleaned while the root fruits and vegetables are being cleaned, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the root fruits and vegetables.

[0057] As an optional embodiment, an opening 21 is provided on one side of the cleaning tank 2 in the X direction, and a draining device 211 is provided at the opening 21. The draining device 211 includes a discharge plate 2111, a roller 2112 and a connecting rod 2113. The discharge plate 2111 is rotatably connected to the opening 21, and a plurality of draining holes 21111 are provided on the discharge plate 2111. The upper edge of one end of the discharge plate 2111 is flush with the upper edge of the conveying roller 31 on the X side of the cleaning tank 2, and the discharge plate 2111 has an angle with the horizontal. The connecting rod 2113 is connected to the X side of the movable seat 5, and the roller 2112 is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod 2113 in the X direction. The axial direction of the roller 2112 is in the Y direction, and the roller 2112 switches between the first state and the second state.

[0058] In the first state, the outer circumference of the roller 2112 contacts the bottom of the discharge plate 2111, and the discharge plate 2111 swings upward;

[0059] In the second state, the external source of the roller 2112 does not contact the bottom of the discharge plate 2111, and the discharge plate 2111 does not swing.

[0060] In the above embodiment, when the cleaned root fruits and vegetables move from the conveying roller 31 to the discharge plate 2111, the root fruits and vegetables slowly roll down from the discharge plate 2111. At this time, the moving mechanism 7 is used to drive the moving seat 5 to move back and forth, so that the roller 2112 switches between the first state and the second state, so that the discharge plate 2111 swings up and down, and then the root fruits and vegetables on the discharge plate 2111 are shaken, and the water of the root fruits and vegetables is shaken and drained, and the drained water falls from the drain hole 21111.

[0061] As an optional embodiment, the driving mechanism 4 includes an output gear 41 and a synchronous belt 42, the output gear 41 is connected to the end of the conveying roller 31, and the transmission is transmitted between several conveying rollers 31 through the synchronous belt 42. The frame 1 is fixed with a first driving motor 11 coaxially fixed with one of the conveying rollers 31.

[0062] In the above embodiment, under the transmission action of the synchronous belt 42, each conveying roller 31 is driven to rotate synchronously, and the apples in the cleaning tank 2 are conveyed to the discharge plate 2111.

[0063] As an optional embodiment, the moving mechanism 7 includes a first gear 71, a second gear 72, a second driving motor, a first sector gear 73, a second sector gear and a rack 75. The second driving motor is connected to the frame 1, the first gear 71 is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the second driving motor, the axial direction of the first gear 71 is vertical, the two second gears 72 are arranged at the bottom outside the cleaning tank 2 along the X direction, the two second gears 72 are axially symmetrically arranged with the first gear 71, and the axial directions of the two second gears 72 are both vertical, the first sector gear 73 is coaxially connected to the conveying shaft of the second gear 72 located on the Y side, the second sector gear 74 is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the second gear 72 located on the Y reverse side, the rack 75 is connected to the bottom of the moving seat 5, and the first sector gear 73 and the second sector gear 74 are both meshed with the rack 75.

[0064] In the above embodiment, the second drive motor is turned on, causing the first gear 71 to rotate. The rotation of the first gear 71 drives the second gear 72 to rotate by engaging with the second gear 72. The rotation of the second gear 72 drives the first sector gear 73 and the second sector gear 74 to rotate, thereby engaging with the rack 75, so that the movable seat 5 can move in the X direction or the X reverse direction.

[0065] As an optional implementation, a conveyor belt 101 is provided on one side of the discharge plate 2111 in the X direction, and the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 101 is in the Y direction.

[0066] In the above embodiments, by providing the conveyor belt 101, manual collection and transportation can be reduced, and the fruits and vegetables on the discharge plate 2111 can be directly transported to the next process.

[0067] As an optional embodiment, a limit opening 94 is provided on the side wall of the water tank 9 , and slide grooves 95 are provided on the inner walls on both sides of the water tank 9 . The slide grooves 95 are connected to the limit opening 94 , and sliders matching the slide grooves 95 are provided on both sides of the filter screen 10 .

[0068] In the above embodiment, the filter screen 10 can be disassembled from the water tank 9 by matching the slide groove 95 with the slider, so that the impurities and pollutants in the filter screen 10 can be cleaned.

[0069] As an optional embodiment, a collecting box 103 is provided at the lower part of the discharge plate 2111 .

[0070] In the above embodiment, the water generated by the shaking of the root fruits and vegetables is collected by the collection box 103 .

[0071] As an optional implementation, the discharging rotation angle is 5-10 degrees.

[0072] In the above embodiment, by setting the rotation angle to 5-10 degrees, the root fruits and vegetables can be shaken on the discharge plate 2111 for a longer time, thereby achieving a better effect of draining the root fruits and vegetables.

[0073] As an optional embodiment, a connecting plate 1011 is provided on the opposite side of the conveyor belt 101 in the X direction, and a spring 1012 is provided on the connecting plate 1011. The axial direction of the spring 1012 is in the vertical direction, and the lower part of the discharge plate 2111 rests on the spring 1012.

[0074] In the above embodiment, by providing the spring 1012, the discharge plate 2111 can be made to shake up and down more stably.

[0075] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A root fruit and vegetable cleaning and impurity removal device, characterized in that: include: frame; cleaning tank; The cleaning tank is connected to the frame; The conveying mechanism is connected to the cleaning tank, and includes a plurality of conveying rollers rotatably connected to the cleaning tank, wherein the plurality of conveying rollers are arranged along the X direction, the axial directions of the plurality of conveying rollers are all in the Y direction, and the height difference between two adjacent conveying rollers is the same; A driving mechanism, the driving mechanism is used to drive a plurality of conveying rollers to rotate; A movable seat is connected to the cleaning tank for reciprocating movement in the X direction or the X direction. The movable seat is located below the conveying mechanism. A slope is provided above the movable seat. The lower end of the slope faces the X direction, and the higher end of the slope faces the X direction. The cleaning mechanism is connected to the movable seat and includes a plurality of brushes. When the brushes are connected to the slope, in a certain state, the brushes are in contact with the outer surface of the conveying roller; A moving mechanism, the moving mechanism is used to drive the moving seat to move; The spray pipe is connected to the frame and is located above the cleaning mechanism. The axial direction of the spray pipe is in the X direction. A plurality of branch pipes are arranged on the spray pipe. The axial direction of the branch pipes is perpendicular to the axial direction of the spray pipe, and the spray direction of the branch pipes is toward the cleaning mechanism. A water tank, on which a connecting pipe, a water delivery pipe and a water injection pipe are provided, one end of the water injection pipe is connected to the upper part of the water tank, the other end of the water injection pipe is connected to an external water source, the connecting pipe is connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the cleaning tank, the connecting pipe is located on the opposite side of the cleaning tank in the X direction, the water delivery pipe is connected to the spray pipe, and a water pump and a purifier are provided on the water delivery pipe; The filter screen is detachably connected to the water tank.

2. The root fruit and vegetable cleaning and impurity removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An opening is provided on one side of the cleaning tank in the X direction, and a draining device is provided at the opening. The draining device includes a discharge plate, a roller and a connecting rod. The discharge plate is rotatably connected to the opening, and a plurality of draining holes are provided on the discharge plate. The upper edge of one end of the discharge plate is flush with the upper edge of the conveying roller on the side of the cleaning tank in the X direction, and the discharge plate has an angle with the horizontal. The connecting rod is connected to the side of the moving seat in the X direction, and the roller is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod in the X direction. The axial direction of the roller is in the Y direction, and the roller switches between the first state and the second state. In the first state, the outer circumference of the roller contacts the bottom of the discharge plate, and the discharge plate swings upward; In the second state, the external source of the roller does not contact the bottom of the discharge plate, and the discharge plate does not swing.

3. The root fruit and vegetable cleaning and impurity removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism comprises an output gear and a synchronous belt. The output gear is connected to the end of the conveying roller. The synchronous belt is used to transmit power between several conveying rollers. A first driving motor coaxially fixed with one of the conveying rollers is fixed on the frame.

4. The root fruit and vegetable cleaning and impurity removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving mechanism includes a first gear, a second gear, a second driving motor, a first sector gear, a second sector gear and a rack. The second driving motor is connected to the frame, the first gear is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the second driving motor, the axial direction of the first gear is vertical, two second gears are arranged at the bottom outside the cleaning tank along the X direction, the two second gears are symmetrically arranged about the axial direction of the first gear, and the axial directions of the two second gears are both vertical, the first sector gear is coaxially connected to the conveying shaft of the second gear located on the Y side, the second sector gear is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the second gear located on the Y reverse side, the rack is connected to the bottom of the moving base, and the first sector gear and the second sector gear are both meshed with the rack.

5. The root fruit and vegetable cleaning and impurity removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A conveyor belt is provided on one side of the discharge plate in the X direction, and the conveying direction of the conveyor belt is in the Y direction.

6. The root fruit and vegetable cleaning and impurity removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A conveyor belt is provided on one side of the discharge plate in the X direction, and the conveying direction of the conveyor belt is in the Y direction.

7. The root fruit and vegetable cleaning and impurity removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A collecting box is provided at the lower part of the discharge plate.

8. The root fruit and vegetable cleaning and impurity removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The discharging rotation angle is 5-10 degrees.

9. The root fruit and vegetable cleaning and impurity removal device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A connecting plate is provided on the X-direction reverse side of the conveyor belt, and a spring is provided on the connecting plate. The axial direction of the spring is in the vertical direction, and the lower part of the discharge plate abuts against the spring.