A bubble cleaning machine for food processing

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of bubble cleaning machines, and discloses a bubble cleaning machine for food processing, which comprises a cleaning pool, a gas supply pump fixedly installed at the bottom of the cleaning pool, and oblique baffles fixedly installed at the two sides in the cleaning pool. A plurality of air distribution plates are rotatably connected to each oblique baffle. The connecting rods in the middle of the air distribution plates extend to the inner side walls of the cleaning pool. An air outlet is arranged near the bottom of each air distribution plate. A pair of vertical baffles are fixedly installed at the bottom of the cleaning pool. A gas distribution plate is fixedly installed at one side of each vertical baffle. One end of the gas distribution plate is connected with the gas supply pump through a pipeline. The bubble cleaning machine for food processing can completely clean the multiple surfaces of food raw materials, separate and clean raw materials with different qualities, and further clean small raw materials by the centrifugal bubbles in the high position area of the air distribution plate, so that the cleanliness of the raw materials is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of bubble cleaning machine technology, specifically a bubble cleaning machine for food processing. Background Technology

[0002] When cleaning raw materials, operators pour them into the hopper. Due to the presence of irregularly shaped materials, they cannot slide smoothly along the hopper's inclined bottom into the tank, causing multiple materials to accumulate in the hopper. This hinders the subsequent entry of raw materials into the tank for cleaning. Furthermore, when materials enter the cleaning machine simultaneously, they may pile up, leaving cleaning dead zones. For items with complex shapes or dirt in crevices, thorough cleaning may be impossible. In such cases, operators need to manually move the materials or use a stirring device to break up the piled-up materials. However, existing stirring devices are usually fixed, using a motor to drive a stirring roller to circulate the materials. While this can break up the materials, it still leaves certain dead zones, and some materials remain uncleaned, especially for irregularly shaped foods. Additionally, the stirring device can easily break up food materials, affecting product quality control and potentially scattering them into the cleaning tank, where dirt can easily remain, making them difficult to remove. Therefore, we propose a bubble cleaning machine for food processing. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a bubble cleaning machine for food processing to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a bubble cleaning machine for food processing, comprising a cleaning tank, an air supply pump fixedly installed at the bottom of the cleaning tank, inclined baffles fixedly installed on both sides of the inside of the cleaning tank, multiple air distribution plates rotatably connected to each inclined baffle, a connecting rod installed in the middle of the air distribution plate extending to the inner side wall of the cleaning tank, an arched air inlet opened near the bottom of each air distribution plate, a pair of vertical baffles fixedly installed at the bottom of the cleaning tank, an air distribution plate fixedly installed on one side of each vertical baffle, one end of the air distribution plate connected to the air supply pump through a pipe, the top of the air distribution plate corresponding to each arched air inlet, multiple water filter holes opened on the air distribution plate, multiple air collection grooves opened on one side of the air distribution plate, and a capture hood fixedly installed on each air collection groove located at the edge of the air distribution plate, and a driving claw fixedly connected to the other side of the air distribution plate. When bubbles are generated at the bottom of the air distribution plate, they generate buoyancy on the capture hood, the bubbles drive the capture hood to rise, causing the driving claw to drive the raw material to roll from bottom to top on the air distribution plate.

[0005] Preferably, each air distribution plate is installed at an angle of 45 degrees, and the edge of each air distribution plate is covered with an arched air inlet. An equal circular plate is provided on the side of each air distribution plate near the inclined baffle. The arched air inlet is opened in the third quadrant of the equal circular plate and is flush with the lower left position of the air distribution plate.

[0006] Preferably, each inclined baffle is fixedly installed with an inclined platform at its bottom. The two inclined platforms divide the interior of the cleaning tank and form an aeration channel in the divided area. The two vertical baffles are also connected by pipes and an air supply pump.

[0007] Preferably, a second fixed rod and a first fixed rod are fixedly installed between two adjacent air distribution discs located on different inclined baffles. A first universal joint is fixedly connected to the first fixed rod, and an extension rod is fixedly connected to one end of the first universal joint. A second universal joint is fixedly connected to one end of the second fixed rod, and an outer cover is fixedly connected to one end of the second universal joint. A first movable rod is slidably connected to one end of the outer cover, and a second movable rod is slidably connected to the other end of the outer cover. The extension rod and the outer cover are sleeved together.

[0008] Preferably, gears are fixedly installed at both ends of the extension rod, and racks are fixedly connected to both the first and second movable rods. The racks and gears mesh and drive together. Multiple first magnets are installed at equal intervals at both ends of the inner ring of the outer cover, and multiple second magnets are installed at equal intervals at both ends of the outer ring of the extension rod. The second magnets and the first magnets have opposite magnetic poles and attract each other together.

[0009] Preferably, a connecting steel rope is fixedly connected between both ends of the first movable rod and the second movable rod, and the first movable rod and the second movable rod are misaligned on the outer cover, so that the connecting steel rope is in an inclined state during rotation.

[0010] Preferably, air suction grooves are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the washing tank, and separation grids are fixedly installed on both sides of the washing tank. The air suction grooves are located directly above the separation grids and are used to separate the raw materials.

[0011] Preferably, a first drain trough is provided at one end of the washing pool, and a second conveying device is provided at the other end of the washing pool. A second drain trough is fixedly connected to one end of the first drain trough, and a first conveying device is provided at the bottom of one end of the second drain trough. A water exchange pipe is fixedly connected to the outside of the washing pool.

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

[0013] This invention eliminates the need for other power sources, reducing energy consumption. After the air bubbles generate rotational force on the gas equalization plate, the driving claws on the gas equalization plate will inevitably come into contact with the food raw materials, causing the food raw materials to tumble on the gas equalization plate. Relatively small raw materials are carried to a higher position above the gas equalization plate, allowing the air bubbles to thoroughly clean multiple surfaces of the food raw materials. It also allows raw materials of different sizes and weights to be separated and cleaned. Furthermore, the air bubbles generated by centrifugation in the high position of the gas equalization plate further clean the smaller raw materials, improving the cleanliness of the raw materials themselves.

[0014] When the two gas equalizing discs rotate, they drive the first fixed rod and the second fixed rod to rotate, causing the first universal joint and the second universal joint to rotate synchronously. This causes the outer cover to rotate, while simultaneously causing the first movable rod and the second movable rod to move. The second movable rod and the first movable rod are close to the upper part of the low-position area at the bottom of the gas equalizing disc. When the gas equalizing discs rotate, large raw materials are driven to the other end of the cleaning tank to prevent the raw materials from piling up and affecting the subsequent entry of raw materials for cleaning. Attached Figure Description

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

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cleaning tank of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the gas distribution disk structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the gas distribution disk of the present invention from another perspective;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the inclined baffle structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the air intake groove and separation grid structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the outer cover, the first movable rod, and the second movable rod of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the outer cover, the first movable rod, and the second movable rod of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the gas distribution disc of the present invention.

[0024] In the diagram: 1-Washing tank; 2-First drain trough; 3-Second drain trough; 4-First conveying device; 5-Second conveying device; 6-Air pump; 7-Water exchange pipe; 8-Air suction trough; 9-Separation grid; 10-Air distribution plate; 11-Inclined baffle; 1101-Inclined platform; 12-Arch air inlet; 13-Vertical baffle; 14-Air distribution plate; 15-Aeration channel; 16-Filter hole; 17-Drive claw; 18-Capture hood; 19-Air collection trough; 20-First fixed rod; 21-First universal joint; 22-Outer cover cylinder; 23-First movable rod; 24-Connecting steel rope; 25-Second movable rod; 26-Extension rod; 27-Second fixed rod; 28-Second universal joint; 29-Gear; 30-Rack; 31-First magnet; 32-Second magnet. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-9This invention provides a technical solution: a bubble cleaning machine for food processing, comprising a cleaning tank 1, an air supply pump 6 fixedly installed at the bottom of the cleaning tank 1, inclined baffles 11 fixedly installed on both sides of the inside of the cleaning tank 1, a plurality of air distribution discs 10 rotatably connected to each inclined baffle 11, a connecting rod installed in the middle of the air distribution disc 10 extending to the inner side wall of the cleaning tank 1, an arched air inlet 12 opened near the bottom of each air distribution disc 10, and a pair of vertical baffles 13 fixedly installed at the bottom of the cleaning tank 1, with an air separator fixedly installed on one side of each vertical baffle 13. The gas distribution plate 14 is connected to the air supply pump 6 via a pipe at one end. The top of the gas distribution plate 14 corresponds to each arched air inlet 12. The gas distribution plate 10 has multiple water filter holes 16 and multiple air collection grooves 19 on one side. Each air collection groove 19 located at the edge of the gas distribution plate 10 is fixedly installed with a capture hood 18. The other side of the gas distribution plate 10 is fixedly connected to a drive claw 17. When bubbles are generated at the bottom of the gas distribution plate 10, they generate buoyancy on the capture hood 18. The bubbles drive the capture hood 18 to rise, causing the drive claw 17 to carry the raw material. The air distribution plate 10 rolls upwards; a first drain trough 2 is provided at one end of the cleaning tank 1, and a second conveying device 5 is provided at the other end of the cleaning tank 1. A second drain trough 3 is fixedly connected to one end of the first drain trough 2, and a first conveying device 4 is provided at the bottom of one end of the second drain trough 3. A water exchange pipe 7 is fixedly connected to the outside of the cleaning tank 1; the installation angle of each air distribution plate 10 is 45 degrees, and the edge of each air distribution plate 10 is covered with an arched air inlet 12. An equal circular plate is provided on the side of each air distribution plate 10 near the side of each air distribution plate 10, and the arched air inlet 12 is opened on the equal circular plate. At the third quadrant of the plate, and flush with the lower left of the air distribution plate 10, the food ingredients are first manually placed into one side of the washing tank 1. The washing tank 1 is then filled with water by a water pump, and then the air supply pump 6 is turned on. When the air supply pump 6 is turned on, air begins to be released from the top of the air distribution plate 14. The gas and water combine to produce a large number of bubbles to clean the food ingredients. During the cleaning of the food ingredients, the bubbles released from the top of the air distribution plate 14 rise and enter the air arch 12. Because the air arch 12 is close to the air distribution plate 10, as shown in the attached figure... Figure 9As shown, the overall structure of the air distribution plate 10 can be suspended or floated, meaning its overall density must be less than or equal to water. This can be achieved by selecting a material with low density or by making each material a hollow structure. When bubbles are generated, the capture hood 18 stops the bubbles from rising. The more bubbles there are, the greater the buoyancy. Due to the inclined design of the connecting rod, the air distribution plate 10 itself will also tilt. The air outlet of the air distribution plate 14 is located below the air distribution plate 10, but not directly below the lowest point of the air distribution plate 10. This is because the buoyancy generated by the bubbles needs to be biased to one side. If it were directly below and symmetrical, the rotation direction of the air distribution plate 10 would be uncontrollable and unable to form a cycle. Instead, it is biased to one side because the buoyancy is upward, and due to the inclination of the connecting rod, a lateral force for rotation is generated, thus continuously propelling the air distribution plate 10 forward. As the gas equalization disk 10 rotates repeatedly, the bubbles collected in the lower area of ​​the gas equalization disk 10 will be thrown to the higher area during the rotation. The gas equalization disk 10 generates centrifugal force on the bubbles, and most of the bubbles separate from the higher area. When the bubbles generate rotational force on the gas equalization disk 10, the driving claw 17 on the gas equalization disk 10 will inevitably come into contact with the food raw material, so that the food raw material will tumble on the gas equalization disk 10. The relatively small raw materials will be carried to the higher position above the gas equalization disk 10, so that the bubbles can thoroughly clean multiple surfaces of the food raw material and separate raw materials of different sizes. The bubbles generated by centrifugation in the higher area of ​​the gas equalization disk 10 will clean the smaller raw materials again, improving the cleanliness of the raw materials themselves.

[0027] It is worth mentioning that the rotational speed of the air distribution plate 10 is positively correlated with the air output of the air supply pump 6. Therefore, when the air supply pump 6 increases, the rotational speed of the air distribution plate 10 increases, which can effectively improve the cleaning effect. The air collection groove 19 located on the air distribution plate 10 can also assist in collecting air on one side of the air distribution plate 10, helping the air distribution plate 10 to rotate better, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 9 As shown, when the gas at the bottom of the gas equalization plate 10 is exposed through the water filter hole 16, it will clean the raw materials with large mass and volume again, further improving the cleanliness of the raw material surface.

[0028] Each inclined baffle 11 has a tilting platform 1101 fixedly installed at its bottom. The two tilting platforms 1101 divide the interior of the cleaning tank 1 and form an aeration channel 15 in the divided area. The two vertical baffles 13 are also connected to the air supply pump 6 through a pipe. The air supply pump 6 is externally connected between the two vertical baffles 13 using a double-pipe connection. The two vertical baffles 13 separate the gas from the gas distribution plate 14, so that the gas generated in the aeration channel 15 is not dispersed, and large raw materials can be cleaned in a concentrated manner, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the equipment.

[0029] Furthermore, a second fixing rod 27 and a first fixing rod 20 are respectively fixedly installed between two adjacent air distribution discs 10 located on different inclined baffles 11. A first universal joint 21 is fixedly connected to the first fixing rod 20, and an extension rod 26 is fixedly connected to one end of the first universal joint 21. A second universal joint 28 is fixedly connected to one end of the second fixing rod 27, and an outer cover 22 is fixedly connected to one end of the second universal joint 28. A first movable rod 23 is slidably connected to one end of the outer cover 22, and a second movable rod 25 is slidably connected to the other end of the outer cover 22. The extension rod 26 and the outer cover 22 are nested together. When the two gas equalizing discs 10 rotate, they drive the first fixed rod 20 and the second fixed rod 27 to rotate, causing the first universal joint 21 and the second universal joint 28 to rotate synchronously. This causes the outer cover cylinder 22 to rotate, and simultaneously causes the first movable rod 23 and the second movable rod 25 to rotate synchronously with the outer cover cylinder 22. The second movable rod 25 and the first movable rod 23 are close to the upper part of the bottom low area of ​​the gas equalizing disc 10. When the gas equalizing disc 10 rotates, it drives large raw materials to the other end of the washing tank 1, preventing the raw materials from accumulating together and affecting the subsequent entry of raw materials for washing.

[0030] Furthermore, gears 29 are fixedly installed at both ends of the extension rod 26, and racks 30 are fixedly connected to both the first movable rod 23 and the second movable rod 25. The racks 30 and gears 29 mesh together for transmission. Multiple first magnets 31 are equidistantly installed at both ends of the inner ring of the outer cover cylinder 22, and multiple second magnets 32 are equidistantly installed at both ends of the outer ring of the extension rod 26. The second magnets 32 and the first magnets 31 have opposite magnetic poles and attract each other. When the mass of a large raw material is relatively large, it is easy to generate pressure on the gas equalization disk 10, causing it to brake temporarily. Therefore, if the two gas equalization disks 10 are subjected to different pressures, and the pressure on one gas equalization disk 10 is greater than that on the other gas equalization disk 10, it will inevitably... This will cause a deceleration phenomenon. Therefore, when one of the gas equalizing discs 10 decelerates and rotates, the first magnet 31 and the second magnet 32 ​​separate, and the outer cover cylinder 22 and the extension rod 26 rotate relative to each other. When the extension rod 26 rotates, the gear 29 rotates, causing the gear 29 to drive the rack 30 to slide on the first movable rod 23 and the second movable rod 25 on the outer cover cylinder 22. This makes the rotation radius of the ends of the first movable rod 23 and the second movable rod 25 longer, and makes the sweeping range of the first movable rod 23 and the second movable rod 25 larger, thereby effectively cleaning the raw materials located next to the bottom of the gas equalizing disc 10, improving the power of the gas equalizing disc 10, and thus improving the working efficiency of the gas equalizing disc 10.

[0031] Furthermore, connecting steel ropes 24 are fixedly connected to both ends of the first movable rod 23 and the second movable rod 25, and the first movable rod 23 and the second movable rod 25 are misaligned on the outer cover cylinder 22, so that the connecting steel ropes 24 are in an inclined state during rotation. When the first movable rod 23 and the second movable rod 25 rotate, the connecting steel ropes 24 preferentially disperse the raw materials. Since the connecting steel ropes 24 are in an inclined state, the resistance when the connecting steel ropes 24 rotates is reduced. When the gas equalizing disc 10 is compressed and cannot rotate, the first movable rod 23 or the second movable rod 25 can be mutually transmitted under the traction of the connecting steel ropes 24, assisting the other gas equalizing disc 10 to restore power and improve the power of the device.

[0032] Furthermore, suction grooves 8 are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the washing pool 1, and separation grids 9 are fixedly installed on both sides of the washing pool 1. The suction grooves 8 are located directly above the separation grids 9 and are used to separate raw materials. The suction grooves 8 can adsorb small raw materials through the separation grids 9 to their bottom, and then manually remove them from the washing pool 1 for collection.

[0033] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0034] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A bubble cleaning machine for food processing, comprising a cleaning tank (1), wherein an air supply pump (6) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cleaning tank (1), characterized in that: Both sides of the cleaning tank (1) are fixedly installed with inclined baffles (11). Each inclined baffle (11) is rotatably connected with multiple air distribution plates (10). A connecting rod is installed in the middle of the air distribution plate (10) and extends to the inner side wall of the cleaning tank (1). The cleaning tank (1) has an arched air inlet (12) near the bottom of each air distribution plate (10). A pair of vertical baffles (13) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the cleaning tank (1). Each vertical baffle (13) has an air distribution plate (14) fixedly installed on one side. One end of the air distribution plate (14) is connected to the air supply pump (6) through a pipe. (14) Corresponding to the top and each arched air inlet (12), the gas equalization plate (10) is provided with multiple water filter holes (16), and multiple air collection grooves (19) are provided on one side of the gas equalization plate (10). Each air collection groove (19) located at the edge of the gas equalization plate (10) is fixedly installed with a capture cover (18). The other side of the gas equalization plate (10) is fixedly connected with a driving claw (17). When bubbles are generated at the bottom of the gas equalization plate (10), they generate buoyancy on the capture cover (18). The bubbles drive the capture cover (18) to rise, so that the driving claw (17) drives the raw material to roll from bottom to top on the gas equalization plate (10). A second fixed rod (27) and a first fixed rod (20) are fixedly installed between two adjacent air distribution discs (10) located on different inclined baffles (11). A first universal joint (21) is fixedly connected to the first fixed rod (20). An extension rod (26) is fixedly connected to one end of the first universal joint (21). A second universal joint (28) is fixedly connected to one end of the second fixed rod (27). An outer cover (22) is fixedly connected to one end of the second universal joint (28). A first movable rod (23) is slidably connected to one end of the outer cover (22). A second movable rod (25) is slidably connected to the other end of the outer cover (22). The extension rod (26) and the outer cover (22) are sleeved together. Gears (29) are fixedly installed at both ends of the extension rod (26). Racks (30) are fixedly connected to the first movable rod (23) and the second movable rod (25). The racks (30) and gears (29) mesh together. Multiple first magnets (31) are installed at equal intervals at both ends of the inner ring of the outer cover (22). Multiple second magnets (32) are installed at equal intervals at both ends of the outer ring of the extension rod (26). The second magnets (32) and the first magnets (31) have opposite magnetic poles and attract each other. A connecting steel rope (24) is fixedly connected between both ends of the first movable rod (23) and the second movable rod (25), and the first movable rod (23) and the second movable rod (25) are misaligned on the outer cover (22), so that the connecting steel rope (24) is in an inclined state during rotation.

2. The bubble cleaning machine for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the gas equalization plates (10) is installed at an angle of 45 degrees, and each of the gas equalization plates (10) is covered with an arched air inlet (12) at its edge. The inclined baffle (11) is provided with a circular plate near the side of each gas equalization plate (10). The arched air inlet (12) is opened in the third quadrant of the circular plate and is flush with the lower left position of the gas equalization plate (10).

3. The bubble cleaning machine for food processing according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the inclined baffles (11) has an inclined platform (1101) fixedly installed at its bottom. The two inclined platforms (1101) divide the interior of the cleaning tank (1) and form an aeration channel (15) in the divided area. The two vertical baffles (13) are also connected by pipes and an air supply pump (6).

4. The bubble cleaning machine for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning tank (1) has air suction grooves (8) fixedly installed on both sides of the top, and separation grids (9) fixedly installed on both sides of the cleaning tank (1). The air suction grooves (8) are located directly above the separation grids (9) and are used to separate raw materials.

5. A bubble cleaning machine for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning pool (1) is provided with a first drain trough (2) at one end and a second conveying device (5) at the other end. The first drain trough (2) is fixedly connected to a second drain trough (3) at one end and a first conveying device (4) is provided at the bottom of one end of the second drain trough (3). A water exchange pipe (7) is fixedly connected to the outside of the cleaning pool (1).

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