A food processing device

Abstract

This invention belongs to the technical field of general food processing equipment, and specifically relates to a food processing apparatus, including a support frame for supporting a moving conveyor belt and a conveyor belt for facilitating food flow; several baffles for separating food are detachably installed on the conveyor belt, and a cleaning tank for storing cleaning liquid is arranged below the conveyor belt between the support frames; the cleaning tank is provided with two sets of disassembly components and two sets of assembly components, the two sets of disassembly and assembly components are used to disassemble the baffles that have moved to the top of the cleaning tank, and the two sets of assembly components are used to assemble the cleaned baffles in the cleaning tank onto the moving conveyor belt; a moving component is provided in the cleaning tank and is submerged in the cleaning liquid, the moving component is used to move the disassembled baffles from the disassembly component area to the assembly component area; a scrubbing component is arranged above the cleaning tank and between the disassembly component and the assembly component.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of general equipment for food processing, and particularly relates to a food processing device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The food processing industry classifies food into primary processing, fine processing and raw materials. Food processing generally refers to the process of processing raw materials into primary or fine processed food. Food processing requires that raw materials be transported to corresponding processing equipment in a long distance according to the flow line design.

[0003] For example, when some food such as meat is transported and processed by using a baffle type conveying device, the oil stains or residues of the meat food may adhere to the surface of the conveying belt or the baffle. Therefore, the conveying device for food processing needs to be cleaned. The existing cleaning method for the conveying belt and the baffle is to install a cleaning or wiping mechanism at the bottom of the conveying belt. However, since the baffle and the conveying belt are integrally formed, and the conveying belt is continuously running, only simple wiping and cleaning of the surface of the conveying belt and the baffle can be achieved, and the wiping and cleaning time is short. Therefore, wiping dead angles or unclean phenomena may occur, which may affect the safety of food processing and conveying. SUMMARY

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present application is realized by the following technical scheme:

[0005] The present application is a food processing device, which comprises a support frame for supporting a running conveying belt body and a conveying belt body for facilitating food flow. A plurality of baffles for separating food are detachably installed on the conveying belt body, and a cleaning pool for storing cleaning liquid is arranged between the support frames below the conveying belt body. Two sets of disassembly components and two sets of assembly components are arranged in the cleaning pool. The two sets of disassembly components are used to disassemble the baffles running above the cleaning pool, and the two sets of assembly components are used to assemble the cleaned baffles in the cleaning pool to the running conveying belt body. A running component is arranged in the cleaning pool and submerged in the cleaning liquid. The running component is used to run the disassembled baffles from the disassembly component area to the assembly component area. A brushing component is arranged above the cleaning pool and between the disassembly component and the assembly component. When the running component drives the baffles to move in the cleaning pool and the conveying belt body runs synchronously, the brushing component synchronously cleans the surface of the conveying belt body after the baffles are disassembled and the moving baffles.

[0006] Through the cooperation of the disassembly component, the brushing component and the assembly component arranged in the cleaning pool from left to right in sequence, and the running component penetrating through the three components, the baffles can be disassembled from the conveying belt body, and synchronous brushing operation of the conveying belt body and the baffles can be realized.

[0007] Furthermore, the outer surface of the conveyor belt is formed with a plurality of recessed long grooves at equal intervals, the surface of the baffle corresponding to the conveyor belt body has an elastic retaining strip, the elastic retaining strip is interference-fitted with the recessed long groove, and a sealing strip is detachably installed in the recessed long groove;

[0008] The combination of recessed grooves and elastic clips facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the baffles and the conveyor belt, and also allows for adjustment of the distance between the two baffles, enabling food of different sizes to flow on the conveyor belt.

[0009] Furthermore, the two sets of disassembly components and the two sets of assembly components symmetrically arranged along the center line of the cleaning pool have the same structure. The disassembly component includes an electric push rod placed at the bottom of the cleaning pool and an electric gripper placed at the top of the output rod of the electric push rod with the clamping jaw facing the middle of the cleaning pool. The end of the gripping jaw of the electric gripper is equipped with a gripping strip, and the cylinder of the electric gripper is connected to the output rod of the electric push rod through a plate.

[0010] With the same structure of disassembly and assembly components, the disassembly component can disassemble the baffle that runs above the cleaning tank, while the assembly component can clamp the baffle held on the running component and push it upward to install it onto the conveyor belt.

[0011] Furthermore, the two sets of operating components arranged along the length of the cleaning pool include synchronous pulleys placed inside the cleaning pool; the synchronous pulleys are suspended and supported inside the cleaning pool by a shaft, and a synchronous belt is sleeved between the two synchronous pulleys on the same side; the shaft is rotatably and sealed to the bottom of the cleaning pool by a bearing and a sealing ring, and the shaft is connected to the output shaft of the power unit fixed at the bottom of the cleaning pool; a set of disassembly components and a set of assembly components are respectively arranged between the belt body of the synchronous belt and the two synchronous pulleys; a number of clamping components are equidistantly arranged on the belt body of the synchronous belt, and the two sets of clamping components symmetrically arranged front and back are used to clamp and fix the disassembled baffle.

[0012] Furthermore, the clamping component includes a cylindrical protrusion placed on the surface of the synchronous belt, a support tube sleeved outside the cylindrical protrusion, and a U-shaped seat located at the end of the support tube for limiting the clamping mesh frame. Guide rods are slidably provided on both side walls of the U-shaped seat via guide sleeves. The extended ends of the guide rods are connected to the clamping mesh frame. A first elastic element is provided between the clamping mesh frame and the side walls of the U-shaped seat, providing a force to the clamping mesh frame in the direction of the stop bar. A chamfered surface is formed at the upper end of the clamping mesh frame, and an arc-shaped rounded corner is formed on the end face of the stop bar away from the conveyor belt, cooperating with the chamfered surface. A limiting block is provided on the inner wall of the U-shaped seat to limit the clamping mesh frame, creating a gap between the symmetrical clamping mesh blocks.

[0013] Through the cooperation of the operating synchronous belt and the clamping components, the symmetrical clamping components can automatically clamp and fix the retaining strips to be disassembled from the disassembly components, and then follow the synchronous operation to allow the retaining strips to be rinsed in the cleaning pool.

[0014] Furthermore, the clamping component also includes a second elastic element, which is located between the cylindrical protrusion and the support tube. The second elastic element is a spiral-shaped spring with a square cross-section, and its two ends are respectively connected to the cylindrical protrusion and the support tube.

[0015] The vortex-shaped spring connecting the columnar protrusion and the support tube allows the moving baffle to swing within the cleaning tank under the scrubbing action of the brushing components.

[0016] Furthermore, the brushing component includes a T-shaped seat placed on the lower surface of the support frame plate, a bearing seat connected to the T-shaped seat, and a bearing component placed on the bearing seat; a shaft tube is installed between two bearing components that are symmetrically arranged front and rear, and a brush roller for mounting brush strips is sleeved on each shaft tube, and a plurality of brush strips are arranged in a circumferential array on the brush roller; the distance between two brush strips that are symmetrically arranged along the axis of the brush roller is greater than the distance between the lower surface of the conveyor belt and the moving baffles in the cleaning tank; when the brush roller drives the brush strips to rotate, one brush strip symmetrically arranged along the axis brushes the surface of the conveyor belt, while the other brush strip symmetrically arranged along the axis brushes the moving baffles in the cleaning tank;

[0017] By specifically designing the distance between two axially symmetrical brush strips, one brush strip can simultaneously brush the moving stop bar while the other brushes the conveyor belt surface in the reverse direction.

[0018] Furthermore, the brushing component also includes a bushing placed at one of the openings of the shaft tube and a diversion pipe placed inside the bushing. The diversion pipe is connected to the conveying pipe arranged in the cleaning tank. Several sets of multiple spray holes are opened on the shaft tube and the brush roller, and each set of multiple spray holes is located between two adjacent brush strips.

[0019] The cleaning fluid is sprayed through several nozzles onto the uncleaned and cleaned parts of the conveyor belt surface, thus thoroughly cleaning the conveyor belt surface and rinsing the cleaned and uncleaned baffles. This also improves the rinsing and cleaning effect of the baffles in the cleaning pool.

[0020] Furthermore, the cleaning pool has a notch or groove on its wall for the baffle to enter, and the cleaning pool is equipped with an inlet pipe and a drain pipe for inputting and discharging cleaning liquid.

[0021] The present invention has at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. This solution cleverly arranges disassembly, washing, and assembly components in the cleaning tank from left to right, with the moving component running through all three. It can first disassemble the baffles from the conveyor belt, and the washing component can not only thoroughly wash the surface of the conveyor belt from which the baffles were removed, but also simultaneously wash the moving baffles. The cleaned baffles can then be reinstalled onto the conveyor belt by the assembly component. This allows for a thorough and comprehensive cleaning of the baffle-type conveyor equipment, thereby improving the safety and efficiency of food conveying in this solution's food processing device.

[0023] 2. This solution cleverly connects a spiral spring between the columnar protrusion and the support tube as a second elastic element. Under the rotation and brushing of the brushing component, the twisting and swinging of the baffle not only increases the contact area with the brushing component, but also agitates the cleaning fluid, allowing the cleaning fluid to accurately and efficiently rinse the baffle.

[0024] 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

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the processing apparatus disclosed in this invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the conveyor belt and cleaning tank disclosed in this invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the conveyor belt disclosed in this invention;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cleaning tank disclosed in this invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a single set of operating components disclosed in this invention;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the clamping component disclosed in this invention;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of the clamping component disclosed in this invention;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the scrubbing component disclosed in this invention;

[0034] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the brushing component disclosed in this invention.

[0035] In the picture:

[0036] 1. Support frame;

[0037] 2. Conveyor belt body; 21. Recessed groove; 22. Sealing strip;

[0038] 3. Baffle strip; 31. Elastic retaining strip; 4. Cleaning tank; 41. Notch / groove; 42. Inlet pipe; 43. Drain pipe;

[0039] 5. Disassembling components; 51. Electric push rod; 52. Electric gripper; 53. Clamping long strips;

[0040] 6. Moving parts; 61. Synchronous pulley; 62. Shaft; 63. Synchronous belt;

[0041] 7. Clamping component; 71. Columnar protrusion; 72. Support tube; 73. U-shaped seat; 74. Guide rod; 75. Clamping frame; 751. Beveled surface; 76. First elastic element; 77. Limiting block; 78. Second elastic element;

[0042] 8. Brushing components; 81. T-shaped seat; 82. Bearing seat; 83. Bearing component; 84. Shaft tube; 85. Brush roller; 851. Spray hole; 86. Brush strip; 87. Bushing; 88. Diverter pipe; 89. Conveying pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "opening", "upper", "lower", "thickness", "top", "middle", "length", "inner", "around", etc., which indicate orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0045] Please see Figures 1-9As shown, the present invention is a food processing apparatus, comprising a support frame 1 supporting a rotating conveyor belt 2 and a conveyor belt 2 facilitating food flow; a plurality of baffles 3 for separating food are detachably installed on the conveyor belt 2, and a cleaning tank 4 for storing cleaning liquid is disposed below the conveyor belt 2 between the support frames 1; the cleaning tank 4 is provided with two sets of disassembly components 5 and two sets of assembly components, the two sets of disassembly and assembly components being located inside the right side of the cleaning tank 4 for disassembling the baffles 3 that have moved to the top of the cleaning tank 4, and the two sets of assembly components being located inside the left side of the cleaning tank 4 for disassembling the baffles 3 that have moved to the top of the cleaning tank 4. After cleaning in the cleaning tank 4, the baffle 3 is assembled onto the moving conveyor belt 2. The cleaning tank 4 is equipped with two sets of symmetrical moving parts 6, which are submerged in the cleaning liquid. The moving parts 6 are used to move the disassembled baffle 3 from the disassembly part 5 area to the assembly part area. Above the cleaning tank 4 and between the disassembly part 5 and the assembly part, a scrubbing part 8 is provided. When the moving parts 6 drive the baffle 3 to move in the cleaning tank 4 and the conveyor belt 2 moves synchronously, the scrubbing part 8 cleans the surface of the conveyor belt 2 after the baffle 3 is disassembled and the moving baffle 3 simultaneously.

[0046] Specifically, when the conveyor belt 2 rotates clockwise driven by the servo motor fixed on the support frame 1, the food to be processed is sequentially placed into the space formed between the two baffles 3, causing the food to flow from left to right on the conveyor belt 2. When the food is removed from the right end of the conveyor belt 2, the corresponding baffle 3 will move into the cleaning tank 4. When the baffle 3 moves to correspond with the two sets of symmetrical disassembly components 5, the disassembly components 5 will first move upward to clamp the baffle 3, and then quickly descend to remove the baffle 3 from the conveyor belt. When the surface of body 2 is disassembled, and the disassembly component 5 drives the disassembled baffle 3 to continue to descend, at this time, two sets of clamping components 7 on the two sets of symmetrical operating components 6 will correspond to the disassembled baffle 3, and the descending baffle 3 will be inserted into the clamping component 7. At this time, the clamping component 7 will be passively opened to clamp and fix the baffle 3. At this time, the disassembly component 5 will release the clamping of the baffle 3, and then the operating component 6 will drive the baffle 3 located in the cleaning liquid to slide from right to left in the cleaning pool 4, so that the disassembled baffle 3 can be rinsed separately in the cleaning pool 4.

[0047] When the conveyor belt body 2 with the removed baffle 3 moves to the area above the brushing component 8, the operating component 6 will simultaneously drive the clamped baffle 3 to the area below the brushing component 8. Then, the operation of the brushing component 8 will simultaneously brush the removed baffle 3 and the surface of the conveyor belt body 2. At this time, the surface of the baffle 3 will be brushed a second time. Since the baffle 3 on the surface of the conveyor belt body 2 has been removed, there will be no dead corners at the connection between the surface of the conveyor belt body 2 and the baffle 3 when the surface of the conveyor belt body 2 is brushed.

[0048] When the cleaned baffle 3 is continuously conveyed to the left to the two sets of symmetrical assembly components, the assembly component quickly removes the baffle 3 from the symmetrical clamping component 7. Then, the assembly component quickly drives the clamped baffle 3 to rise to the lower surface of the conveyor belt 2 for installation. Then, the assembly component quickly separates from the baffle 3, which makes it easier to install the cleaned baffle 3 onto the surface of the cleaned conveyor belt 2, so that the continuously operating conveyor belt 2 can continue to drive the cleaned baffle 3 to transport the food to be processed.

[0049] This solution cleverly arranges, from left to right, a disassembly component 5, a washing component 8, and an assembly component within the cleaning tank 4, working in tandem. A moving component 6 runs through all three components, allowing the baffle 3 to be disassembled from the conveyor belt 2. The disassembled baffle 3 is then moved within the cleaning tank 4 by the moving component 6 while being washed. The washing component 8 not only thoroughly washes the surface of the conveyor belt 2 from which the baffle 3 was disassembled but also simultaneously washes the moving baffle 3. The cleaned baffle 3 can then be reinstalled onto the conveyor belt 2 via the assembly component, thus achieving a thorough, comprehensive cleaning of the baffle 3-type conveyor equipment. This improves the safety and efficiency of the food processing device in this solution for food conveying and circulation.

[0050] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the outer surface of the conveyor belt body 2 is formed with a plurality of recessed long grooves 21 at equal intervals, the surface of the baffle 3 corresponding to the conveyor belt body 2 has an elastic retaining strip 31, the elastic retaining strip 31 is interference-fitted with the recessed long groove 21, and a sealing strip 22 is detachably installed in the recessed long groove 21.

[0051] Specifically, the elastic clip 31 is preferably made of food-grade rubber material, allowing it to be squeezed and inserted into the recessed groove 21. This enables the disassembly component 5 to quickly separate the baffle 3 from the conveyor belt 2 when it clamps and lowers. After cleaning, when the baffle 3 rises and aligns with the elastic clip 31 in the recessed groove 21, the rapid rise of the assembly component pushes the elastic clip 31 into the groove 21, allowing the cleaned baffle 3 to be quickly assembled onto the conveyor belt 2. When it is necessary to increase the distance between the two baffles 3, allowing the conveyor belt 2 to handle larger food items... When the products are being transported, the baffle 3 can be manually pulled out from the conveyor belt 2, and then the sealing strip 22 can be squeezed and inserted into the recessed groove 21. This makes it easier to adjust the distance between the two baffles 3. Since the recessed groove 21 is sealed by the sealing strip 22, oil stains or residues will not enter the recessed groove 21 when the food flows with the conveyor belt 2. At the same time, when the baffle 3 after the distance adjustment is moved into the cleaning tank 4, the disassembly part 5, the assembly part, the operating part 6 and the washing part 8 can continue to disassemble and wash the baffle 3 simultaneously.

[0052] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the two sets of disassembly components 5 and the two sets of assembly components symmetrically arranged along the center line of the cleaning pool 4 have the same structure. The disassembly component 5 includes an electric push rod 51 placed at the bottom of the cleaning pool 4, and the cylinders of the four electric push rods 51 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the cleaning pool 4 by sealing rings. There is also an electric gripper 52 placed at the top of the output rod of the electric push rod 51 with the clamping mouth facing the middle of the cleaning pool 4. The end of the gripping claw of the electric gripper 52 is equipped with a gripping strip 53. The cylinder of the electric gripper 52 is connected to the output rod of the electric push rod 51 through a plate.

[0053] Specifically, when the conveyor belt 2 drives the baffle 3 to the left gap of the cleaning pool 4, the output rods of the two symmetrical electric push rods 51 on the left side have already extended, and the upper surface of the clamping claws of the electric gripper 52 is flush with the bottom end of the baffle 3 (as the initial position of the symmetrical clamping strips 53 on the disassembly component 5). Preferably, a proximity sensor or other sensing sensor (not shown in the figure) can be installed on the clamping strips 53. When the baffle 3 is about to move between the symmetrical clamping strips 53, the sensor signal will be sent to the control system of the conveying equipment, so that the output rods of the electric push rods 51 are ready to continue extending. When the baffle 3 moves to When the symmetrical clamping strips 53 are positioned between each other, the output rod of the electric push rod 51 extends rapidly, causing the symmetrical clamping strips 53 to rise to the upper part of the stop bar 3. Then, the electric gripper 52 responds quickly, driving the symmetrical clamping strips 53 to clamp and fix the stop bar 3. Then, the output rod of the electric push rod 51 retracts rapidly, causing the stop bar 3 to quickly disengage from the recessed groove 21 along with the elastic locking strip 31. Then, the output rod of the electric push rod 51 continues to retract, causing the stop bar 3 to descend to the operating part 6 for clamping and operation. At this time, the output rod of the electric push rod 51 continues to drive the electric gripper 52 and the clamping strips 53 to rise to the initial position, making it easy to disassemble and separate the next stop bar 3 to be cleaned.

[0054] When the clamped baffle 3 is cleaned in the cleaning solution in the cleaning tank 4, the output rods of the two electric push rods 51 of the assembly component with the same structure as the disassembled component 5 retract, causing the lower surface of the clamping strip 53 of the electric gripper 52 to descend to nearly flush with the upper surface of the cleaning baffle 3 operating in the cleaning tank 4 (this is the initial position of the electric gripper 52 and clamping strip 53 of the assembly component). When the cleaned baffle 3 moves between the symmetrical clamping strips 53, the output rods of the two electric push rods 51 continue to retract, so that the clamping strips 53 are located on both sides of the baffle 3. Then, the electric gripper 52 reacts quickly, causing the clamping strips 53 to clamp the cleaned baffle 3. Then, the output rods of the electric push rods 51 quickly extend, rapidly removing the clamped baffle 3 from the operating part. The component 6 is disassembled and raised, causing the elastic clip 31 to rise to a position close to the surface of the conveyor belt 2. When the empty recessed groove 21 is aligned with the cleaned and raised elastic clip 31, the output rod of the electric push rod 51 extends rapidly again, pushing the elastic clip 31 to quickly squeeze and insert into the recessed groove 21. Then, the electric gripper 52 drives the symmetrical clamping strip 53 to open to the maximum state and release from the clamping of the stop bar 3. The output rod of the electric push rod 51 can be quickly retracted in a short period of time (e.g., 0.5 seconds with the working time interval of the electric gripper 52), so that the released clamping strip 53 quickly falls and releases from both sides of the stop bar 3, so that it will not interfere with the conveyor belt 2 to drive the installed stop bar 3 to operate synchronously for safe food transportation.

[0055] This solution cleverly incorporates identical disassembly and assembly components within the cleaning tank 4, near the left and right side walls. The disassembly component 5 can quickly remove the baffle 3 to be cleaned from the lower surface of the conveyor belt 2 and transfer it to the operating component 6. The assembly component can then quickly disassemble and transfer the baffle 3 from the operating component 6 to the cleaned conveyor belt 2. This allows both the baffle 3 and the conveyor belt 2 to be disassembled, cleaned, and installed simultaneously within the cleaning tank 4, thereby improving the cleaning effect and cleanliness of the baffle 3 type conveyor belt.

[0056] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the two sets of operating components 6 arranged along the length of the cleaning pool 4 include synchronous pulleys 61 placed inside the cleaning pool 4; the synchronous pulleys 61 are suspended and supported inside the cleaning pool 4 by shafts 62, and a synchronous belt 63 is sleeved between the two synchronous pulleys 61 located on the same side; the shaft 62 is rotatably and sealed to the bottom of the cleaning pool 4 by bearings and sealing rings, and the shaft 62 is connected to the output shaft of the power unit fixed at the bottom of the cleaning pool 4; a set of disassembly components 5 and a set of assembly components are respectively arranged between the belt body of the synchronous belt 63 and the two synchronous pulleys 61; a plurality of clamping components 7 are equidistantly arranged on the belt body of the synchronous belt 63, and the two sets of clamping components 7 symmetrically arranged in front and behind are used to clamp and fix the disassembled baffle 3;

[0057] In a specific implementation, the power unit preferably adopts a servo motor, and the output shaft of the servo motor is connected to one of the two shafts 62 on the same side. The structural dimensions of the two sets of moving parts 6 are the same, and they are symmetrical about the center line of the cleaning pool 4. A gap is left between the two synchronous belts 63 for the baffle 3 to move.

[0058] When the two power units work synchronously, the two synchronous belts 63 can run synchronously in the cleaning pool 4. After the two sets of symmetrical clamping parts 7 operate on the same vertical line as the two sets of disassembly parts 5 and the baffle 3, the two sets of disassembly parts 5 will clamp the baffle 3 off the conveyor belt 2. Then, the clamped baffle 3 will be inserted downwards into the two sets of symmetrical clamping parts 7, so that the clamping parts 7 can clamp and fix the disassembled baffle 3. Since the two clamping strips 53 clamp the upper part of the baffle 3, they will not interfere with the lower part of the baffle 3 being inserted into the clamping parts 7. The baffle 3 clamped by the clamping parts 7 will be rinsed in the cleaning pool 4 by the cleaning liquid filled in under the continued operation of the synchronous belt 63. When the brushing part 8 brushes the surface of the conveyor belt 2 from which the baffle 3 is disassembled, the brushing part 8 will also brush and clean the baffle 3 that is sliding and rinsing in the cleaning pool 4, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the baffle 3 in the cleaning pool 4.

[0059] When the scrubbing baffle 3 moves to the left in the cleaning tank 4 and aligns with the two open clamping strips 53 of the assembly component, the two clamping strips 53 of the assembly component will be on the same vertical line as the cleaned baffle 3. At this time, the clamping strips 53 in the initial position will quickly descend to both sides of the cleaned baffle 3, and then the baffle 3 will be clamped and fixed by the electric gripper 52. Then the output rod of the corresponding electric push rod 51 will quickly extend and push the cleaned baffle 3 away from the clamping component 7 and push it upward to the surface of the cleaned conveyor belt 2. When the empty recessed groove 21 aligns with the rising elastic clip 31, the output rod of the electric push rod 51 of the assembly component will continue to extend quickly, so that the clamped baffle 3 will be quickly assembled onto the lower surface of the conveyor belt 2 through the cooperation of the elastic clip 31 and the recessed groove 21. This makes it easier for the cleaned conveyor belt 2 to continue to drive the baffle 3 after cleaning and installation to transport food.

[0060] This solution cleverly installs the disassembly component 5 and the assembly component within the area enclosed by the timing belt 63 and the two timing pulleys 61. This not only reduces the overall space occupied by the disassembly component 5, the assembly component, and the operating component 6 within the cleaning pool 4, but also allows the clamping component 7 driven by the timing belt 63 to be accurately aligned with the disassembly component 5 and the assembly component. This enables the first disassembly, transfer, and assembly of the baffle 3, thereby improving the accuracy of the baffle 3's operation in each component and further enhancing the efficiency of the baffle 3's disassembly, cleaning, and assembly.

[0061] See Figures 5-7 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the clamping component 7 includes a cylindrical protrusion 71 integrally formed on the surface of the synchronous belt 63, a support tube 72 sleeved outside the cylindrical protrusion 71, and a U-shaped seat 73 located at the end of the support tube 72 for limiting the clamping mesh frame 75. Guide rods 74 are slidably provided on both side walls of the U-shaped seat 73 via guide sleeves. The extended ends of the guide rods 74 are connected to the clamping mesh frame 75. A first elastic element 76 is provided between the clamping mesh frame 75 and the side walls of the U-shaped seat 73. Preferably, a spring is used, and the spring is sleeved on the guide rod 74. The first elastic element 76 provides the clamping mesh frame 75 with a force in the direction of the stop bar 3. The upper end of the clamping mesh frame 75 is formed with a chamfered surface 751. The end face of the stop bar 3 away from the conveyor belt is formed with an arc-shaped rounded corner that matches the chamfered surface 751. The inner wall of the U-shaped seat 73 is provided with a limiting block 77 for limiting the clamping mesh frame 75, so that a gap is formed between the symmetrical clamping mesh blocks. Preferably, the width of the gap is less than half the width of the stop bar 3.

[0062] Specifically, when the disassembled stop bar 3 descends vertically, the upper half of the stop bar 3 is clamped, and the rounded corner of the lower half of the descending stop bar 3 inserts into the notch gap. This ensures that the clamping position of the clamping strip 53 of the disassembly component 5 on the stop bar 3 does not interfere with the normal insertion of the bottom of the stop bar 3 into the symmetrical clamping mesh frame 75. Because the rounded corner of the stop bar 3 and the beveled surface 751 of the clamping mesh frame 75 cooperate with each other, the descending stop bar 3 can quickly push the symmetrical clamping mesh frame 75 apart, while the clamping mesh frame 75 faces the side wall of the U-shaped seat 73. Sliding, at this time the first elastic element 76 of the spring structure will be compressed. When the clamping strip 53 of the disassembly part 5 is separated from the stop strip 3, the first elastic element 76 will apply a certain force to the clamping mesh frame 75, clamping and fixing the stop strip 3 in the U-shaped seat 73 through the symmetrical clamping mesh frame 75, so that the stop strip 3 can follow the operation of the synchronous belt 63 and operate stably in the cleaning liquid of the cleaning pool 4 for cleaning treatment. The parts that clamp the stop strip 3 are cleverly made of mesh frame, so that the cleaning liquid can pass through the mesh of the mesh frame to fully rinse the surface of the stop strip 3.

[0063] When the cleaned baffle 3 moves to directly below the assembly component, since only the lower half of the baffle 3 is in contact with the symmetrical clamping mesh frame 75, the two corresponding open clamping strips 53 of the assembly component will descend to the upper sides of the baffle 3. Then, through the cooperation of the electric gripper 52 and the electric push rod 51, the baffle 3 will be disengaged from the U-shaped seat 73 and move upwards synchronously to near the lower surface of the conveyor belt 2. This facilitates the accurate insertion and installation of the cleaned baffle 3 into the recessed groove 21 on the lower surface of the conveyor belt 2. After disengagement, the symmetrical clamping mesh frames 75 will continue to move closer to each other under the push of the first elastic element 76. The limiting block 77 cleverly set on the inner wall of the bottom of the U-shaped seat 73 can limit and block the sliding of the baffle strips 3, so that the width of the reserved gap between the symmetrical clamping mesh frames 75 is less than half the width of the baffle strip 3. This not only makes it easier for the next disassembled baffle strip 3 to be accurately inserted between the two clamping mesh frames 75, but also allows the clamping mesh frames 75 to stably clamp the baffle strip 3 in the U-shaped seat 73 under the force applied by the first elastic element 76.

[0064] See Figures 5-7 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the clamping component 7 further includes a second elastic element 78, which is located between the columnar protrusion 71 and the support tube 72. The second elastic element 78 is a spiral-shaped spring with a square cross-section, and the two ends of the second elastic element 78 are respectively connected to the columnar protrusion 71 and the support tube 72.

[0065] In a specific implementation, for example, when the brushing component 8 rotates clockwise to brush the surface of the conveyor belt 2, the brushing component 8 will exert a clockwise thrust on the baffle 3. Therefore, this solution cleverly connects a spiral spring as a second elastic element 78 between the columnar protrusion 71 and the support tube 72, and the support tube 72 is in a rotating connection with the synchronous belt 63. At this time, the baffle 3 will be subjected to a clockwise thrust and will twist counterclockwise in the cleaning tank. The support tube 72 will drive the spiral spring to twist and contract, thereby increasing the friction between the baffle 3 and the brush. The contact area of ​​the washing component 8 is increased, which allows for thorough cleaning of the baffle 3. When the baffle 3 moves away from the area of ​​the washing component 8, the elastic recovery of the spiral spring will cause the support tube 72 to twist and reset, so that the baffle 3 can remain horizontal after washing. This allows the baffle 3 to move to the assembly component and be accurately assembled with the lower surface of the conveyor belt 2. The twisting and swinging of the baffle 3 not only increases the contact area with the washing component 8, but also agitates the cleaning fluid, allowing the cleaning fluid to accurately and efficiently rinse the baffle 3.

[0066] See Figure 4 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the brushing component 8 includes a T-shaped seat 81 placed on the lower surface of the upright plate of the support frame 1, a bearing seat 82 connected to the T-shaped seat 81, and a bearing component 83 placed on the bearing seat 82; a shaft tube 84 is installed between two bearing components 83 that are symmetrically arranged front and back, and a brush roller 85 for mounting brush strips 86 is sleeved on each shaft tube 84, and a plurality of brush strips 86 are arranged in a circumferential array on the brush roller 85; the distance between two brush strips 86 that are symmetrically arranged along the axis of the brush roller 85 is greater than the distance between the lower surface of the conveyor belt 2 and the moving baffle 3 in the cleaning pool 4; when the brush roller 85 drives the brush strips 86 to rotate, one brush strip 86 that is symmetrically arranged along the axis brushes the surface of the conveyor belt 2, while the other brush strip 86 that is symmetrically arranged along the axis brushes the moving baffle 3 in the cleaning pool 4.

[0067] The brushing component 8 also includes a bushing 87 placed at one of the openings of the shaft tube 84 and a diversion pipe 88 placed inside the bushing 87. The diversion pipe 88 is connected to the conveying pipe 89 arranged in the cleaning pool 4. The shaft tube 84 and the brush roller 85 are provided with several sets of multiple spray holes 851, and each set of multiple spray holes 851 is located between two adjacent brush strips 86.

[0068] Specifically, the brushing components 8 are preferably installed in two sets, which can increase the brushing area and brushing effect on the surface of the conveyor belt 2 and the baffle 3. The output shaft of the servo motor (not shown in the figure) fixed on the back of one of the T-shaped seats 81 is connected to the shaft tube 84, so that when the servo motor is working, it can drive multiple brush strips 86 to rotate clockwise through the cooperation of the shaft tube 84 and the brush roller 85. Since the direction of rotation of the conveyor belt 2 in the cleaning pool 4 area after the baffle 3 is removed is opposite to the direction of rotation of the brush strips 86, the brush strips 86 can brush the lower surface of the conveyor belt 2 in a reverse contact state, thereby accurately brushing away the debris adhering to the surface of the conveyor belt 2. The brushed debris will fall directly into the cleaning pool 4 for collection.

[0069] The clever design of the distance between the two axially symmetrical brush strips 86 allows the other brush strip 86 to simultaneously brush the moving baffle 3 while brushing the surface of the conveyor belt 2 in the reverse direction. It can also push the baffle 3 to swing in the cleaning liquid, thereby improving the brushing and rinsing cleaning effect on the moving baffle 3.

[0070] This design cleverly connects the diversion pipe 88 to the rotating shaft tube 84 via the bushing 87, and the brush roller 85 is provided with several spray holes 851. This allows the cleaning fluid to be transported into the shaft tube 84 through the conveying pipe 89 and the diversion pipe 88, and then sprayed into the area between two adjacent brush strips 86 through the spray holes 851. Therefore, when the brush strips 86 brush the surface of the conveyor belt 2, the spray holes 851 on both sides will spray the cleaning fluid onto the uncleaned and uncleaned parts of the conveyor belt 2, thereby thoroughly cleaning the surface of the conveyor belt 2. When the brush strips 86 below brush the baffles 3, the cleaning fluid sprayed by the spray holes 851 can also rinse the baffles 3 on both sides that have been brushed and those that have not been brushed, thus simultaneously improving the rinsing and brushing effect of the baffles 3 in the cleaning pool 4.

[0071] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the upper surface of the left and right side walls of the cleaning pool 4 is provided with a notch groove 41 for the baffle strip 3 to enter, and the cleaning pool 4 is equipped with an inlet pipe 42 and a drain pipe 43 for inputting and discharging cleaning liquid, and the height of the inlet pipe 42 is higher than the height of the drain pipe 43, and the height of the inlet pipe 42 is lower than the bottom of the notch groove 41.

[0072] Specifically, the notch groove 41 facilitates the conveyor belt 2 to drive the baffle 3 into the cleaning pool 4 for cleaning, and also facilitates the removal of the cleaned baffle 3 from the cleaning pool 4. The height of the liquid inlet pipe 42 is cleverly designed so that the level of the cleaning liquid entering the cleaning pool 4 will not be higher than the height of the notch groove 41, and the level of the cleaning liquid will not be higher than the lower outer ring of the brush roller 85. This ensures that the cleaning liquid in the cleaning pool 4 will only rinse the baffle 3, while the cleaning of the lower surface of the conveyor belt 2 is carried out by the cleaning liquid sprayed from the spray hole 851.

[0073] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0074] The preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed above are merely illustrative of the invention. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the invention to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of the invention, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize the invention. The invention is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A food processing device, comprising a support frame supporting a running conveyor belt and a conveyor belt facilitating food flow, characterized in that: a plurality of baffle strips for separating food are detachably mounted on the conveyor belt, and a cleaning pool for storing cleaning liquid is arranged between the support frames below the conveyor belt; two sets of dismounting components and two sets of assembling components are arranged in the cleaning pool, the two sets of dismounting components are used for dismounting the baffle strips running above the cleaning pool, and the two sets of assembling components are used for assembling the cleaned baffle strips in the cleaning pool to the running conveyor belt; a running component is arranged in the cleaning pool and submerged in the cleaning liquid, and the running component is used for running the dismounted baffle strips from the dismounting component area to the assembling component area; a brushing component is arranged above the cleaning pool and between the dismounting components and the assembling components, and when the running component drives the baffle strips to move in the cleaning pool and the conveyor belt runs synchronously, the brushing component synchronously cleans the surface of the conveyor belt after the baffle strips are dismounted and the moving baffle strips. A plurality of recessed long grooves are equidistantly formed on the outer surface of the conveyor belt, the baffle strips have elastic clamping strips corresponding to the surface of the conveyor belt, the elastic clamping strips are connected with the recessed long grooves in interference fit, and sealing insertion strips are detachably mounted in the recessed long grooves. The two sets of dismounting components and the two sets of assembling components symmetrically arranged along the center line of the cleaning pool have the same structure, the dismounting component comprises an electric push rod arranged at the bottom of the cleaning pool and an electric clamping jaw arranged at the top of the output rod of the electric push rod and having a clamping opening facing the middle part of the cleaning pool, the end of the clamping jaw of the electric clamping jaw is provided with a clamping long strip, and the cylinder body of the electric clamping jaw is connected with the output rod of the electric push rod through a plate body. The two sets of running components arranged along the length direction of the cleaning pool comprise synchronous wheels arranged inside the cleaning pool. The synchronous wheels are suspendedly supported inside the cleaning pool through shaft rods, and a synchronous belt is sleeved between two synchronous wheels on the same side.

2. A food processing device according to claim 1, characterised in that The shaft rod is rotatably and sealingly connected with the bottom of the cleaning pool through a bearing and a sealing ring, and the shaft rod is connected with the output shaft of a power unit fixed at the bottom of the cleaning pool.

3. A food processing device according to claim 2, wherein A set of dismounting components and a set of assembling components are respectively arranged between the belt body of the synchronous belt and the two synchronous wheels.

4. A food processing device according to claim 2, wherein A plurality of clamping components are equidistantly arranged on the belt body of the synchronous belt, and two sets of clamping components symmetrically arranged front and back are used for clamping and fixing the dismounted baffle strips. The clamping component comprises a column-shaped protrusion arranged on the surface of the synchronous belt, a supporting tube sleeved outside the column-shaped protrusion, and a U-shaped seat arranged at the end of the supporting tube and used for limiting the clamping net frame, the two side walls of the U-shaped seat are slidingly provided with guide rod members through guide sleeves; The extension end of the guide rod member is connected with the clamping net frame, a first elastic member is arranged between the clamping net frame and the side wall of the U-shaped seat, and the first elastic member provides a force acting on the clamping net frame in the direction of the baffle strip; The upper end of the clamping net frame is formed with an inclined surface, the end surface of the baffle strip away from the conveyor belt is formed with an arc-shaped round corner matched with the inclined surface, and the inner wall of the U-shaped seat is provided with a limiting block limiting the clamping net frame, so that a gap is formed between the symmetric clamping net blocks. ​ 5. A food processing device according to claim 4, wherein ​ ​ ​ 6. A food processing device according to claim 5, wherein The clamping component further comprises a second elastic member, which is located between the columnar protrusion and the support tube, adopts a spring member with a vortex shape and a square cross section, and has two ends connected with the columnar protrusion and the support tube respectively.

7. A food processing device according to claim 1, wherein The brushing component comprises a T-shaped seat arranged on the lower surface of the vertical plate of the support frame, a bearing seat connected with the T-shaped seat, and a bearing member arranged on the bearing seat. An axle tube is mounted between the two bearing members which are symmetrical in front and back, and a brush roller for mounting brush strips is sleeved on each axle tube, and a plurality of brush strips are arranged in a circumferential array on the brush roller. The distance between two brush strips which are symmetrical along the axis of the brush roller is greater than the distance between the moving barrier strips on the lower surface of the conveying belt body and in the cleaning pool. When the brush roller drives the brush strips to rotate, one brush strip which is symmetrical in axis brushes the surface of the conveying belt body, and the other brush strip which is symmetrical in axis brushes the moving barrier strips in the cleaning pool.

8. A food processing device according to claim 7, characterised in that The brushing component further comprises a shaft sleeve arranged at one of the pipe openings of the axle tube and a shunt pipe arranged in the shaft sleeve, the shunt pipe is communicated with the conveying pipe arranged in the cleaning pool, a plurality of groups of jet holes are arranged on the axle tube and the brush roller, and each group of jet holes is located between two adjacent brush strips.

9. A food processing device according to claim 1, wherein, An indentation groove for the barrier strips to enter is arranged on the pool wall of the cleaning pool, and a liquid inlet pipe and a liquid outlet pipe for inputting and discharging cleaning liquid are mounted on the cleaning pool.

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