Sea cucumber soaking equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses sea cucumber soaking equipment, and belongs to the technical field of sea cucumber processing, the sea cucumber soaking equipment comprises a soaking box, the top end of the soaking box is provided with a sealing cover plate, the soaking box is internally provided with a soaking inner cylinder, the soaking inner cylinder is internally provided with a steel wire mesh for placing sea cucumbers, and the soaking box is internally provided with a soaking mechanism; the soaking mechanism comprises a water pump installed on the outer side of the soaking box, the output end of the water pump is communicated with a water spraying assembly through a water outlet pipe, and the input end of the water pump is communicated with the soaking inner cylinder through a water inlet pipe. The spiral impeller stirs water flow at the bottom in the soaking box and intermittently ejects a damping ejector rod in the ejection assembly, so that the sea cucumbers continuously shake and turn over on a steel wire mesh and make full contact with soaking water, the soaking uniformity of the sea cucumbers is greatly improved, and the problems that part of the sea cucumbers are excessively soaked and part of the sea cucumbers are insufficient in a traditional soaking mode are solved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of sea cucumber processing, in particular to a sea cucumber soaking device. BACKGROUND

[0002] As a kind of precious marine product with high protein, low fat and rich in various nutrients, sea cucumber has extremely high edible and medicinal value, and is deeply loved by consumers. However, fresh sea cucumber contains a kind of autolytic enzyme in its body, which will quickly autolyze if not handled in time, so it is usually processed and dried into dried sea cucumber for preservation and transportation. Before eating, dried sea cucumber must be soaked to reabsorb water and restore to the state close to fresh sea cucumber, so as to proceed with subsequent cooking.

[0003] Traditional sea cucumber soaking usually uses simple containers such as pots, buckets, etc., and dried sea cucumber is directly placed in them, and appropriate amount of water is added for soaking. In this way, sea cucumber is usually directly sunk at the bottom of the container, with a larger contact area with the container, and a limited contact area with other parts, resulting in uneven soaking. At the same time, part of the sea cucumber surface will be over-soaked due to long time soaking, and become soft and rotten, while the inside is still not fully water-absorbed and swollen, affecting the taste and release of nutrients. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a sea cucumber soaking device to solve the problems raised in the background.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present application provides the following technical scheme: a sea cucumber soaking device, comprising a soaking box, a sealing cover plate is arranged at the top end of the soaking box, a soaking inner cylinder is installed in the inside of the soaking box, a steel wire mesh for placing sea cucumber is installed in the inside of the soaking inner cylinder, a soaking mechanism is arranged in the inside of the soaking box, the soaking mechanism comprises a water pump installed outside the soaking box, a water outlet pipe is connected between the output end of the water pump and a water spraying assembly, the input end of the water pump is communicated with the soaking inner cylinder through a water inlet pipe, the water spraying assembly comprises a fixed rod rotatably installed in the inside of the soaking inner cylinder, a plurality of annular nozzles are installed in communication on the outer surface of the fixed rod, a driving motor is fixedly installed in the inside of the soaking box, the output shaft of the driving motor is connected with the fixed rod, and the inner cavity of the fixed rod is communicated with one end of the water outlet pipe.

[0006] As a preferred technical scheme of the present application, the steel wire mesh is woven by staggered weaving method, and the outer surface of the steel wire mesh is covered and installed with elastic rubber.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inner soaking cylinder is equipped with a plurality of dust-collecting plates for removing impurities from the bottom of the inner soaking cylinder. One end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the inside of the dust-collecting plate, and a filter box is connected to the water inlet pipe. An adhesive plate for assisting in the removal of impurities is installed inside the dust-collecting plate.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a spiral impeller for agitating water flow is rotatably installed at the bottom of the foaming box, and a belt is driven between one end of the fixed rod and the spiral impeller.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of positioning rods are fixedly installed inside the foaming box, and the positioning rods slide through the wire mesh.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an exhaust assembly is provided inside the soaking inner cylinder. The exhaust assembly includes a branch pipe installed inside the soaking inner cylinder. Breathable cotton is provided on the surface of the branch pipe inside the soaking inner cylinder. An air pump is installed on the outside of the soaking box, and the input end of the air pump is connected to the branch pipe.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the output end of the air pump is provided with an air filter box, and the interior of the air filter box is filled with activated carbon powder, and the branch pipe is provided with a membrane for air permeability and water resistance.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the interior of the soaking inner cylinder is provided with an ejection assembly, the ejection assembly including an installation plate installed on the inner bottom wall of the soaking inner cylinder, and a plurality of top cylinders for supporting the wire mesh installed on the top of the installation plate, the top cylinders having a conical cross-section.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a rotating rod is rotatably installed inside the top cylinder, a sprocket is fixedly installed at one end of the rotating rod, a chain meshes between the fixed rod and the sprocket, a cam is fixedly installed on the surface of the rotating rod inside the top cylinder, a damping rod slides through the top of the top cylinder, and a waterproof pad is provided between the damping rod and the inner wall of the top cylinder, a sliding rod is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the damping rod, a fixed plate is fixedly installed inside the top cylinder, and a spring is fixedly installed between the fixed plate and the damping rod.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the outer surface of the foaming box is equipped with a heating and cooling module for regulating the internal temperature.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. This invention utilizes a cross-woven steel wire mesh covered with elastic rubber in the equipment, which better supports the sea cucumbers and ensures their relatively uniform distribution during the soaking process. Simultaneously, the water spray component in the soaking mechanism uses multiple annular nozzles to spray water onto the sea cucumbers from all directions and angles. Combined with the spiral impeller stirring the water flow at the bottom of the soaking tank and the intermittent pushing action of the damping rod in the ejector component, the sea cucumbers continuously sway and tumble on the steel wire mesh, ensuring full contact with the soaking water. This significantly improves the uniformity of the soaking process and avoids the problem of some sea cucumbers being over-soaked while others are under-soaked, which is common in traditional soaking methods.

[0016] 2. This invention connects a dust-collecting plate installed inside the soaking inner cylinder to the water inlet pipe. When the water pump is working, the dust-collecting plate can effectively adsorb impurities at the bottom of the soaking inner cylinder. The filter box on the water inlet pipe can further filter impurities in the water, preventing them from re-entering the soaking water circulation. In addition, the adhesion plate inside the dust-collecting plate can help remove impurities, ensuring that impurities do not accumulate in the equipment, thus guaranteeing the cleanliness of the soaking water and providing a hygienic and pollution-free soaking environment for sea cucumbers, thereby improving the quality of the soaked sea cucumbers.

[0017] 3. This invention, through the design of the exhaust assembly, ensures smooth gas exchange within the equipment. An air pump extracts gas from the equipment via a branch pipe. The breathable cotton on the surface of the branch pipe ensures gas flow while preventing moisture from entering. The filter box at the air pump's output end is filled with activated carbon powder to purify the exhaust gas. Simultaneously, a breathable, water-resistant membrane on the branch pipe further prevents moisture leakage, ensuring a stable gas environment within the equipment. This meets the gas exchange requirements during the sea cucumber soaking process, helping the sea cucumber better absorb water and nutrients.

[0018] 4. This invention uses a water pump to circulate the soaking water, and the intermittent pushing of the ejector component causes the sea cucumber to constantly change position, further accelerating the soaking speed. Compared with the traditional natural soaking method, this equipment greatly shortens the soaking time required for sea cucumbers and improves the soaking efficiency.

[0019] 5. This invention, through the installation of heating and cooling modules on the outer surface of the soaking tank, can precisely adjust the internal temperature of the equipment according to different stages and needs of sea cucumber soaking. At room temperature or slightly higher temperature, a vacuum environment is used to accelerate water molecule penetration, causing the sea cucumber to initially absorb water and expand. The temperature is then raised to a suitable range, and the vacuum environment continues to accelerate the soaking process. Simultaneously, the temperature and vacuum level are adjusted in a timely manner according to the degree of soaking of the sea cucumber. The temperature is lowered, and the vacuum environment is maintained for a period of time to allow the sea cucumber to reach the ideal soaking state. Through the application of segmented soaking and a vacuum environment, the soaking efficiency is significantly improved and energy consumption is reduced. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the foaming box of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the wire mesh structure of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the soaking inner cylinder of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the annular nozzle structure of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the top cylinder structure of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the top cylinder of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the bronchial structure of the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Soaking tank; 2. Heating and cooling module; 3. Sealing cover; 4. Soaking inner cylinder; 5. Wire mesh; 6. Soaking mechanism; 61. Water inlet pipe; 62. Filter box; 63. Water pump; 64. Water outlet pipe; 65. Water spray assembly; 651. Drive motor; 652. Fixing rod; 653. Annular nozzle; 654. Spiral impeller; 655. Belt; 66. Dust suction plate; 67. Ejector assembly 671. Chain; 672. Sprocket; 673. Rotating rod; 674. Mounting plate; 675. Top cylinder; 676. Cam; 677. Fixing plate; 678. Spring; 679. Slide rod; 6710. Damping top rod; 6711. Waterproof pad; 68. Exhaust assembly; 681. Air pipe; 682. Breathable cotton; 683. Membrane; 684. Air pump; 685. Air filter box; 7. Positioning rod. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-9This invention provides a sea cucumber soaking device, including a soaking box 1, a sealing cover 3 at the top of the soaking box 1, an inner soaking cylinder 4 inside the soaking box 1, a wire mesh 5 for placing sea cucumbers inside the inner soaking cylinder 4, a soaking mechanism 6 inside the soaking box 1, the soaking mechanism 6 including a water pump 63 installed outside the soaking box 1, the output end of the water pump 63 being connected to a water spraying assembly 65 via a water outlet pipe 64, the input end of the water pump 63 being connected to the inner soaking cylinder 4 via a water inlet pipe 61, the water spraying assembly 65 including a fixed rod 652 rotatably installed inside the inner soaking cylinder 4, a plurality of annular nozzles 653 being connected to the outer surface of the fixed rod 652, a drive motor 651 being fixedly installed inside the soaking box 1, and the output shaft of the drive motor 651 being connected to the fixed rod 652, the inner cavity of the fixed rod 652 being connected to one end of the water outlet pipe 64.

[0024] The sea cucumber soaking equipment is mainly composed of a soaking box 1. A sealing cover 3 is installed at the top of the soaking box 1 to ensure a relatively closed internal environment. An inner soaking cylinder 4 is installed inside the soaking box 1 to hold the water for soaking the sea cucumbers. A wire mesh 5 is placed inside the inner soaking cylinder 4 to support the sea cucumbers. During soaking, a water pump 63 draws water from the inner soaking cylinder 4 through an inlet pipe 61 and then delivers the water to the spraying assembly 65 through an outlet pipe 64. At the same time, a drive motor 651 drives a fixed rod 652 installed inside the inner soaking cylinder 4 to rotate. The inner cavity of the fixed rod 652 is connected to the outlet pipe 64, and multiple annular nozzles 653 connected to its outer surface spray water in all directions as the fixed rod 652 rotates, achieving all-round spraying of the sea cucumbers and stirring the water inside the inner soaking cylinder 4. This continuously agitates the water flow, increases the contact area between the sea cucumbers and the water, improves the soaking efficiency, and the overall structure is compact, providing a stable environment for soaking sea cucumbers.

[0025] In some embodiments, the wire mesh 5 is woven using an interlaced weaving method, and the outer surface of the wire mesh 5 is covered with elastic rubber.

[0026] Among them, the wire mesh 5 adopts an interlaced weaving method. This weaving method forms a regular grid structure between the wires. The interlaced weaving method enhances the strength and stability of the wire mesh 5, making it less prone to deformation and better able to support sea cucumbers. The outer surface is covered with elastic rubber to prevent the wires from directly contacting the sea cucumbers and to prevent scratching them. The elastic rubber has a certain degree of flexibility and elasticity, which can play a certain buffering role during the soaking process of sea cucumbers, reducing collisions and compression between sea cucumbers.

[0027] In some embodiments, the interior of the soaking inner cylinder 4 is equipped with a plurality of dust-collecting plates 66 for removing impurities from the bottom of the soaking inner cylinder 4. One end of the water inlet pipe 61 is connected to the interior of the dust-collecting plate 66, and a filter box 62 is connected to the water inlet pipe 61. An adhesive plate for assisting in the removal of impurities is installed inside the dust-collecting plate 66.

[0028] When the water pump 63 is working, water enters the water inlet pipe 61 from the soaking inner cylinder 4 through the dust suction plate 66. The dust suction plate 66, together with its internal adhesive plate, can help to adsorb impurities in the water and discharge them, effectively removing impurities in the soaking water and preventing impurities from adhering to the surface of the sea cucumber and affecting the soaking effect and the quality of the sea cucumber. At the same time, the filter box 62 further filters the water entering the water pump 63 to keep the water clean.

[0029] In some embodiments, a spiral impeller 654 for agitating water flow is rotatably mounted on the inner bottom of the foaming box 1, and a belt 655 is driven between one end of the fixed rod 652 and the spiral impeller 654.

[0030] When the drive motor 651 drives the fixed rod 652 to rotate, the spiral impeller 654 also rotates through the transmission action of the belt 655. The rotation of the spiral impeller 654 can agitate the water flow in the soaking tank 1, making the water flow into a vortex or flow state, increasing the fluidity of the water, promoting full contact and material exchange between sea cucumber and water, further improving the soaking efficiency, and making the sea cucumber soak more evenly.

[0031] In some embodiments, a plurality of positioning rods 7 are fixedly installed inside the foaming box 1, and the positioning rods 7 slide through the wire mesh 5.

[0032] During the placement or movement of the wire mesh 5, the positioning rod 7 plays a guiding and positioning role, ensuring that the wire mesh 5 is stable in the soaking inner cylinder 4, preventing the wire mesh 5 from shifting or tilting when impacted by water flow or when the sea cucumber shakes, ensuring that the sea cucumber is always in a suitable soaking position, which is conducive to the uniformity of soaking.

[0033] In some embodiments, an exhaust assembly 68 is provided inside the soaking inner cylinder 4. The exhaust assembly 68 includes a branch pipe 681 installed inside the soaking inner cylinder 4. The surface of the branch pipe 681 inside the soaking inner cylinder 4 is provided with breathable cotton 682. An air pump 684 is installed on the outside of the foaming box 1. The input end of the air pump 684 is connected to the branch pipe 681.

[0034] During the soaking process, the air pump 684 operates, extracting the gas from the soaking inner cylinder 4 through the vent pipe 681. This timely discharges the gas generated during the soaking of sea cucumbers in the soaking inner cylinder 4, maintaining stable internal air pressure. At the same time, the breathable cotton 682 prevents moisture from entering the vent pipe 681, ensuring the normal operation of the air pump 684 and the stable operation of the exhaust component 68, creating a good gas environment for the soaking of sea cucumbers.

[0035] In some embodiments, the output end of the air pump 684 is provided with an air filter box 685, and the interior of the air filter box 685 is filled with activated carbon powder, and the branch pipe 681 is provided with a membrane 683 for air permeability and water resistance.

[0036] When the air pump 684 draws out gas, the gas passes through the membrane 683 on the bronchus 681. The membrane 683 prevents moisture from being discharged with the gas, effectively preventing moisture loss and maintaining the moisture balance in the foaming box 1. At the same time, the gas enters the filter box 685, which is filled with activated carbon powder. The filter box 685 can adsorb odors and harmful substances in the gas, purify the discharged gas, reduce environmental pollution, and ensure the cleanliness of the gas environment inside the equipment.

[0037] In some embodiments, the interior of the soaking inner cylinder 4 is provided with an ejection assembly 67, which includes a mounting plate 674 installed on the inner bottom wall of the soaking inner cylinder 4. The top of the mounting plate 674 is provided with a plurality of top cylinders 675 for supporting the wire mesh 5. The cross-section of the top cylinders 675 is conical.

[0038] The top cylinder 675 provides stable support for the wire mesh 5, preventing it from sinking or deforming, and ensuring the sea cucumbers are properly placed and soaked on the wire mesh 5. At the same time, the conical design makes the contact area between the top cylinder 675 and the wire mesh 5 relatively small, which reduces friction and reduces the obstruction to the movement of the wire mesh 5.

[0039] In some embodiments, a rotating rod 673 is rotatably mounted inside the top cylinder 675, a sprocket 672 is fixedly mounted at one end of the rotating rod 673, a chain 671 meshes between the fixed rod 652 and the sprocket 672, a cam 676 is fixedly mounted on the surface of the rotating rod 673 inside the top cylinder 675, a damping rod 6710 slides through the top of the top cylinder 675, a waterproof pad 6711 is provided between the damping rod 6710 and the inner wall of the top cylinder 675, a slide rod 679 is fixedly mounted at the bottom end of the damping rod 6710, a fixed plate 677 is fixedly mounted inside the top cylinder 675, and a spring 678 is fixedly mounted between the fixed plate 677 and the damping rod 6710.

[0040] When the drive motor 651 drives the fixed rod 652 to rotate, it drives the chain 671 to rotate. The chain 671 drives the sprocket 672 to rotate, and the sprocket 672 drives the rotating rod 673 to rotate. The cam 676 on the rotating rod 673 rotates accordingly. When the cam 676 rotates, it pushes the slide rod 679 and the damping rod 6710 to move upward, compressing the spring 678. After the cam 676 rotates through a certain angle, the spring 678 returns to its original deformation, pushing the damping rod 6710 to move downward, realizing the intermittent pushing of the damping rod 6710. The intermittent pushing of the damping rod 6710 can make the sea cucumber on the wire mesh 5 shake continuously, increasing the contact opportunity between the sea cucumber and water, promoting the absorption of water by the sea cucumber, and further improving the soaking efficiency and uniformity. The spring 678 has a certain damping buffering effect, which can further reduce the impact damage to the wire mesh 5. The waterproof pad 6711 effectively prevents water from entering the top cylinder 675 and protects the internal mechanical structure.

[0041] In some embodiments, a heating and cooling module 2 for regulating the internal temperature is installed on the outer surface of the foaming box 1.

[0042] The heating and cooling module 2 can precisely adjust the internal temperature of the equipment according to different stages and needs of sea cucumber soaking. At room temperature or slightly higher temperature, it uses a suitable environment to accelerate water molecule penetration, allowing the sea cucumber to initially absorb water and expand. The temperature is then raised to a suitable range, and the soaking process is further accelerated using a suitable environment. At the same time, the temperature is adjusted in a timely manner according to the degree of soaking of the sea cucumber, and the temperature is lowered to maintain a suitable environment for a period of time, so that the sea cucumber reaches the ideal soaking state. Through segmented soaking and the application of a suitable environment, the soaking efficiency is significantly improved and energy consumption is reduced.

[0043] The above are merely specific embodiments of the present invention, but the technical features of the present invention are not limited thereto. Any simple changes, equivalent substitutions, or modifications made based on the present invention to solve essentially the same technical problems and achieve essentially the same technical effects are all covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sea cucumber soaking device, comprising a soaking box (1), characterized in that: The top of the soaking box (1) is provided with a sealing cover plate (3). The soaking inner cylinder (4) is installed inside the soaking box (1). The wire mesh (5) for placing sea cucumbers is installed inside the soaking inner cylinder (4). The soaking mechanism (6) is provided inside the soaking box (1). The soaking mechanism (6) includes a water pump (63) installed on the outside of the soaking box (1). The output end of the water pump (63) is connected to a water spray assembly (65) through a water outlet pipe (64). The input end is connected to the soaking inner cylinder (4) through the water inlet pipe (61). The water spraying assembly (65) includes a fixed rod (652) rotatably installed inside the soaking inner cylinder (4). Multiple annular nozzles (653) are connected to the outer surface of the fixed rod (652). A drive motor (651) is fixedly installed inside the foaming box (1), and the output shaft of the drive motor (651) is connected to the fixed rod (652). The inner cavity of the fixed rod (652) is connected to one end of the water outlet pipe (64).

2. The sea cucumber soaking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wire mesh (5) is woven by an interlaced weaving method, and the outer surface of the wire mesh (5) is covered with elastic rubber.

3. The sea cucumber soaking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soaking inner cylinder (4) is equipped with multiple dust-collecting plates (66) for removing impurities from the bottom of the soaking inner cylinder (4). One end of the water inlet pipe (61) is connected to the inside of the dust-collecting plate (66). A filter box (62) is connected to the water inlet pipe (61). An adhesive plate for assisting in the removal of impurities is installed inside the dust-collecting plate (66).

4. The sea cucumber soaking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the foaming box (1) is rotatably equipped with a spiral impeller (654) for agitating water flow, and a belt (655) is driven between one end of the fixed rod (652) and the spiral impeller (654).

5. The sea cucumber soaking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple positioning rods (7) are fixedly installed inside the foaming box (1), and the positioning rods (7) slide through the wire mesh (5).

6. The sea cucumber soaking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soaking inner cylinder (4) is provided with an exhaust assembly (68), which includes a vent pipe (681) installed inside the soaking inner cylinder (4). The surface of the vent pipe (681) inside the soaking inner cylinder (4) is provided with breathable cotton (682). An air pump (684) is installed on the outside of the foaming box (1), and the input end of the air pump (684) is connected to the vent pipe (681).

7. The sea cucumber soaking equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The output end of the air pump (684) is provided with an air filter box (685), and the interior of the air filter box (685) is filled with activated carbon powder. The branch pipe (681) is provided with a membrane (683) for air permeability and water resistance.

8. The sea cucumber soaking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soaking inner cylinder (4) is provided with an ejection assembly (67). The ejection assembly (67) includes an installation plate (674) installed on the inner bottom wall of the soaking inner cylinder (4). The top of the installation plate (674) is provided with a plurality of top cylinders (675) for supporting the wire mesh (5). The cross section of the top cylinder (675) is conical.

9. The sea cucumber soaking equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: A rotating rod (673) is rotatably installed inside the top cylinder (675). A sprocket (672) is fixedly installed at one end of the rotating rod (673). A chain (671) meshes between the fixed rod (652) and the sprocket (672). A cam (676) is fixedly installed on the surface of the rotating rod (673) inside the top cylinder (675). A damping rod (6710) slides through the top of the top cylinder (675). A waterproof pad (6711) is provided between the damping rod (6710) and the inner wall of the top cylinder (675). A sliding rod (679) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the damping rod (6710). A fixing plate (677) is fixedly installed inside the top cylinder (675). A spring (678) is fixedly installed between the fixing plate (677) and the damping rod (6710).

10. A sea cucumber soaking and rehydration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the foaming box (1) is equipped with a heating and cooling module (2) for regulating the internal temperature.

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