Livestock carcass cleaning device and method

Abstract

The invention discloses a livestock carcass cleaning device and method. The device comprises supporting frames which are symmetrically installed on the two sides of a carcass conveying rail and used for supporting installation of a starting module, a driving module and a steam module; the starting module is used for detecting that the livestock carcass enters the cleaning area and triggering the positioning module to start; the positioning module is used for positioning the relative position of the livestock carcass and the steam probe in real time, so that the relative distance between the livestock carcass and the steam probe enters a preset error range; the driving module is used for driving the steam probe to move to the optimal cleaning operation point according to the distance data of the positioning module; and the steam module is used for generating high-temperature and high-pressure steam when the steam probe moves to the optimal cleaning operation point so as to clean the livestock carcasses. The livestock carcass cleaning device can achieve automatic and accurate cleaning of livestock carcasses, and the cleaning efficiency and effect are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of slaughtering and processing technology, specifically relating to animal carcass cleaning technology, and particularly to an animal carcass cleaning device and method. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of slaughtering and processing technology, the cleaning treatment of animal carcasses before the rinsing step is a key process to ensure hygiene and safety in subsequent processing stages and improve the quality of the final product.

[0003] Currently, the industry mainly relies on two traditional methods for cleaning livestock carcasses, both of which have significant technical limitations. One method is manual operation, where workers must manually clean the surface of the carcass with cleaning tools. This is not only labor-intensive and has a low throughput per unit time, but also prone to uneven cleaning due to differences in operator technique and force. Furthermore, there is a potential risk of cross-contamination during manual contact. The other method is fixed mechanical spraying devices. These devices mostly use preset spray paths and cannot dynamically adjust the spray angle and distance according to the actual placement and size differences of the carcass. This often results in incomplete cleaning of localized areas, excessive consumption of steam or cleaning media, and some devices may even cause unnecessary damage to the carcass surface due to positioning errors.

[0004] In addition, existing cleaning solutions have weak automation and coordination capabilities. Most require manual monitoring of the cleaning progress in real time, manual control of equipment start-up and shutdown and parameter adjustment. This makes it difficult to adapt to the continuous operation rhythm of large-scale slaughter production lines and to achieve intelligent control of the entire process from carcass entering the cleaning area to completion of cleaning. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a carcass cleaning device, comprising: a support frame symmetrically installed on both sides of a carcass transport track for supporting the installation of a start-up module, a drive module, and a steam module; a start-up module for detecting when the carcass enters the cleaning area and triggering the start of a positioning module; a positioning module for real-time positioning of the relative position of the carcass and the steam probe, ensuring that the relative distance between them is within a preset error range; a drive module for driving the steam probe to move to the optimal cleaning point based on the distance data from the positioning module; and a steam module for generating high-temperature, high-pressure steam when the steam probe moves to the optimal cleaning point to clean the carcass.

[0006] The system also includes a control module, configured to: receive the positioning signal sent by the start module, and send the start positioning command to the positioning module; based on the relative distance and real-time position sent by the positioning module, confirm that the relative distance between the steam probe and the target carcass is within the preset error range, and send the drive command to the drive module; confirm that the relative distance between the steam probe and the target carcass is within the preset error range, and send the spray command to the steam probe; confirm that the spraying has reached a preset time, and send the spray stop command to the steam probe.

[0007] The device further includes a baffle installed inside the support frame to prevent steam generated by the steam module from entering other work areas.

[0008] The activation module is a switch-type sensor, including a transmitter and a receiver; the transmitter and the receiver are installed horizontally on both sides of the front end of the body transport direction of the support frame; when the optical path between the transmitter and the receiver is confirmed to be blocked, the activation module sends a positioning signal to the control module.

[0009] The positioning module is fixed above the steam probe and includes a distance sensor. It is used to obtain the relative distance between the steam probe and the target carcass and the real-time position of the steam probe according to the start positioning command sent by the control module, and transmit the information to the control module.

[0010] The drive module includes a drive device and a push rod mechanism. The drive device provides electrical energy and converts it into mechanical energy, and drives the push rod mechanism to extend and retract according to the drive command generated by the control module. The push rod mechanism is used to move the steam probe to the optimal cleaning point through the drive of the drive device.

[0011] The steam module includes a steam generator, a connecting pipeline, and a steam probe. The steam generator is used to generate high-temperature and high-pressure steam. The connecting pipeline is used to transport the steam generated by the steam generator. The steam probe is used to spray the steam in the connecting pipeline onto the surface of the animal carcass according to the spray command generated by the control module, and to stop the spraying according to the spray stop command generated by the control module.

[0012] This invention also provides a method for cleaning animal carcasses, applied to the animal carcass cleaning device of the above embodiments, comprising the following steps: detecting that the animal carcass has entered the cleaning area and triggering a start positioning command; according to the start positioning command, positioning the relative position of the animal carcass and the steam probe in real time, confirming that the relative distance between the animal carcass and the steam probe is within a preset error range, and triggering a drive command; according to the drive command, driving a push rod mechanism to move the steam probe in a telescopic motion; confirming that the relative distance between the animal carcass and the steam probe is within the preset error range, and triggering a spray command; according to the spray command, spraying steam onto the surface of the animal carcass; confirming that the spraying has reached a preset time, and triggering a spray stop command; and according to the spray stop command, stopping the spraying.

[0013] The present invention also provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the animal carcass cleaning method as described above.

[0014] The present invention also provides an electronic device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the program to implement the steps of the animal carcass cleaning method described above.

[0015] The animal carcass cleaning device and method of the present invention can significantly improve the degree of automation of cleaning. Relying on the start-up module to automatically detect the carcass entering, the positioning module to measure the distance in real time, the drive module to dynamically adjust the probe position, and the control module to coordinate the issuance of instructions, no manual monitoring and operation is required throughout the process. It can effectively adapt to the continuous operation requirements of large-scale slaughtering production lines, greatly reduce labor intensity and increase the carcass processing capacity per unit time.

[0016] The device and method of the present invention can ensure the accuracy and stability of cleaning. The positioning module can ensure that the relative distance between the steam probe and the carcass is always within the preset error range, avoiding the problem of incomplete cleaning or carcass damage caused by position deviation in traditional fixed spray devices. At the same time, the steam module sprays and stops precisely according to the instructions, so that the cleanliness of the carcass surface is uniform.

[0017] The apparatus and method of the present invention can improve hygiene and safety and resource utilization, reduce the number of manual direct contact with carcasses, reduce the risk of cross-contamination, and the precise spray control can avoid excessive steam consumption. While ensuring the cleaning effect, it can also achieve energy saving and consumption reduction, thus promoting the overall technological upgrade of the carcass cleaning process in slaughtering and processing. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a system block diagram of the animal carcass cleaning device involved in the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a mechanical schematic diagram of the animal carcass cleaning device involved in the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the animal carcass cleaning method involved in the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided by the present invention.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100. Carcass cleaning device; 110. Support frame; 120. Start-up module; 121. Switch transmitter; 122. Switch receiver; 130. Positioning module; 131. Distance sensor; 140. Drive module; 141. Drive device; 142. Push rod mechanism; 150. Steam module; 151. Steam generator; 152. Connecting pipeline; 153. Steam probe; 160. Control module; 161. Electrical control box; 162. Display screen; 170. Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0025] Below, based on Figures 1-4 The present invention relates to a carcass cleaning apparatus and a cleaning method based on the carcass cleaning apparatus.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a system block diagram of the animal carcass cleaning device involved in the present invention. Figure 2 This is a mechanical schematic diagram of the animal carcass cleaning device involved in the present invention. Figure 1 , 2As shown, the animal carcass cleaning device 100 of the present invention includes: a support frame 110, symmetrically installed on both sides of the carcass transport track, for supporting the installation of the start-up module 120, the drive module 140, and the steam module 150; the start-up module 120 is used to detect when the animal carcass enters the cleaning area and trigger the positioning module 130 to start; the positioning module 130 is used to locate the relative position of the animal carcass and the steam probe 153 in real time, so that the relative distance between the two is within a preset error range; the drive module 140 is used to drive the steam probe 153 to move to the optimal cleaning operation point according to the distance data of the positioning module 130; the steam module 150 is used to generate high-temperature and high-pressure steam when the steam probe 153 moves to the optimal cleaning operation point, so as to clean the animal carcass.

[0027] Specifically, the support frame 110 consists of two identical corrosion-resistant stainless steel frames, which are fixed to both sides of the carcass transport track before the rinsing step in the livestock slaughtering production line by bolt assemblies. The installation height is precisely matched with the track transport surface. The frame has reserved standardized modular installation interfaces for the disassembly and fixing of components such as the start-up module 120 and the steam module 150. The inner crossbeam is specifically used for assembling the drive module 140, which not only ensures the stable installation of each module, but also facilitates later maintenance, and ensures that all modules can be accurately aligned with the transported carcass.

[0028] The activation module 120 is a through-beam photoelectric switch sensor, consisting of a switch transmitter 121 and a switch receiver 122. These two sensors are horizontally aligned and installed on both sides of the front end of the support frame 110 along the carcass transport direction, at a height of 1.5m. This height, combined with the structural dimensions of the support frame 110 (designed height 2.2-2.5m), covers the common carcass height range during suspended transport in the industry, ensuring accurate blocking of the light path between the switch transmitter 121 and the switch receiver 122 when the carcass enters the cleaning area, avoiding detection omissions due to differences in transport height. The switch transmitter 121 continuously emits light signals. When the carcass enters the cleaning area and blocks the light path, the switch receiver 122 senses the signal change and generates a positioning signal, which is transmitted to the control module 160 to trigger the positioning module 130. This process also serves as the initial trigger condition for the cleaning process.

[0029] The positioning module 130 is fixedly mounted above the steam probe 153 via a dedicated bracket and moves synchronously with the steam probe 153. Its main component is the distance sensor 131, which can be a laser sensor or an ultrasonic sensor. The detection direction of the distance sensor 131 is perpendicular to the surface of the animal carcass. After receiving the start positioning command from the control module 160, it immediately enters real-time working state, continuously collecting the relative distance data between itself and the surface of the animal carcass, while simultaneously recording the current position information of the steam probe 153. The collected distance data and position information are periodically transmitted to the control module 160. During transmission, environmental noise interference can be reduced through filtering to ensure the real-time and accurate positioning data, providing reliable data support for the drive module 140 to adjust the position of the steam probe 153.

[0030] The drive module 140 consists of a drive unit 141 and a push rod mechanism 142. The drive unit 141 can be an electric drive unit or a pneumatic drive unit. Specifically, the electric drive unit can be a servo motor or a DC motor. The drive unit 141 is fixedly installed on the inner crossbeam of the support frame 110. The fixed end of the push rod mechanism 142 is rigidly connected to the drive unit 141, and the telescopic end is firmly connected to the mounting base of the steam probe 153. After receiving the drive command from the control module 160, the drive unit 141 converts electrical energy or pneumatic energy into mechanical energy, driving the push rod mechanism 142 to perform linear telescopic motion, thereby causing the steam probe 153 to move in a direction closer to or away from the carcass. The push rod mechanism 142 can be manually adjusted in advance along the vertical direction of the support frame 110 to determine the carcass parts to be cleaned, and then fixed after adjustment. During the cleaning operation, the positioning module 130 only transmits the distance data between the steam probe 153 and the carcass surface in the horizontal direction. The drive device 141 drives the push rod mechanism 142 to extend and retract in the horizontal direction according to the horizontal distance data until the relative distance fed back by the positioning module 130 enters the preset error range. The drive device 141 then stops running, the push rod mechanism 142 locks its current position, and the steam probe 153 precisely stops at the optimal cleaning point.

[0031] The steam module 150 consists of a steam generator 151, a connecting pipe 152, and a steam probe 153. The steam generator 151 is an electrically heated steam generator, installed on one side of the support frame 110 at the rear, and can stably generate high-temperature and high-pressure steam. The connecting pipe 152 is made of a flexible material resistant to high temperature and pressure. One end is connected to the steam outlet of the steam generator 151, and the other end is connected to the air inlet of the steam probe 153. The length and direction of the pipe are adapted to the movement trajectory of the steam probe 153 to ensure that there is no leakage or obstruction during steam delivery. The steam probe 153 is installed on the telescopic end of the push rod mechanism 142. Its spray end is provided with evenly distributed fan-shaped spray holes. The number of spray holes is designed to be 8-12, the diameter of the holes is 1.5-2mm, and the fan-shaped spray angle of each spray hole is preset to 30-45°. With this design, after the steam is sprayed out from the spray hole, it can form a continuous fan-shaped steam curtain with a coverage range of 120-150°, which can completely cover the surface area of ​​the animal carcass to be cleaned, avoid cleaning dead corners caused by insufficient spray range, and ensure that the cleanliness of the carcass surface is uniform.

[0032] According to an embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the animal carcass cleaning device 100 also includes a control module 160, which is used to: receive a positioning signal sent by the start module 120 and send a start positioning command to the positioning module 130; based on the relative distance and real-time position sent by the positioning module 130, confirm that the relative distance between the steam probe 153 and the target carcass has not entered the preset error range, and send a drive command to the drive module 140; confirm that the relative distance between the steam probe 153 and the target carcass has entered the preset error range, and send a spray command to the steam probe 153; confirm that the spraying has reached the preset time, and send a spray stop command to the steam probe 153.

[0033] Specifically, the carcass cleaning device 100 also includes a control module 160. The control module 160 is responsible for the overall command scheduling and logical judgment functions of the carcass cleaning device 100, and is the unit for the device to achieve automated cleaning. The control module 160 is equipped with an electrical control box 161 and a display screen 162. The display screen 162 has human-machine interaction functions: on the one hand, it can display the real-time operating status of the equipment, including the current position of the steam probe 153, the temperature and pressure of the steam generator 151, the current spraying time, and other key parameters; on the other hand, it supports operators to manually preset parameters, such as the relative distance error range between the steam probe and the carcass, the preset time for a single spray, etc. After the parameters are adjusted, they will be automatically synchronized to each functional module to ensure that the cleaning process is adapted to carcasses of different sizes. The control module 160 is first responsible for receiving the positioning signal sent by the start module 120. After receiving the signal, it will immediately send a start positioning command to the positioning module 130, thereby triggering the positioning module 130 to start executing the positioning task.

[0034] During the operation of the positioning module 130, the control module 160 continuously receives the relative distance between the steam probe 153 and the target carcass, as well as the real-time position of the steam probe 153, sent by the positioning module 130. The control module 160 analyzes this data in real time. If it determines that the relative distance between the steam probe 153 and the target carcass is within the preset error range, it sends a drive command to the drive module 140. Upon receiving the command, the drive module 140 adjusts the position of the steam probe 153. If the control module 160 determines that the relative distance between the steam probe 153 and the target carcass is within the preset error range, it sends a spray command to the steam probe 153. Upon receiving the command, the steam probe 153 begins to spray steam onto the target carcass.

[0035] Meanwhile, the control module 160 will also monitor the duration of the spraying process in real time. When the spraying time reaches the preset time, the control module 160 will send a spraying stop command to the steam probe 153 in a timely manner. After receiving the command, the steam probe 153 will stop the spraying action, thereby completing a cleaning process for the target carcass.

[0036] According to an embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the animal carcass cleaning device 100 also includes a baffle 170, which is installed inside the support frame 110 to prevent steam generated by the steam module 150 from entering other working areas.

[0037] Specifically, the baffle 170 consists of two identical plate-like structures made of high-temperature resistant and flame-retardant material. The height of the baffle 170 is exactly the same as the height of the support frame 110, with a standard design height of 2.2-2.5m. The lateral width covers the entire area of ​​the cleaning zone and extends 0.5-0.8m beyond each side of the carcass transport track. This size design ensures that when the steam module 150 sprays, it can intercept the escaping steam to the greatest extent, reducing its diffusion outside the cleaning zone and preventing it from spreading to other work areas such as trimming and rinsing in the slaughtering production line. This avoids steam corrosion of other equipment and ensures the safety of surrounding operators.

[0038] According to an embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the start-up module 120 is a switch-type sensor, including a switch transmitter 121 and a switch receiver 122; the switch transmitter 121 and the switch receiver 122 are installed horizontally on both sides of the front end of the body transport direction of the support frame 110; after confirming that the optical path between the switch transmitter 121 and the switch receiver 122 is blocked, the start-up module 120 sends a positioning signal to the control module 160.

[0039] Specifically, the start-up module 120 is a through-beam photoelectric switch sensor, consisting of a switch transmitter 121 and a switch receiver 122. The two are horizontally aligned and installed on both sides of the front end of the support frame 110 along the carcass transport direction, with the installation height consistent with the carcass transport height. The switch transmitter 121 continuously emits light signals. When the carcass enters the cleaning area and blocks the light path, the switch receiver 122 senses the signal change and generates a positioning signal, which is transmitted to the control module 160 to trigger the positioning module 130 to start. This process also serves as the initial trigger condition for the cleaning process.

[0040] According to an embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the positioning module 130 is fixed above the steam probe 153 and includes a distance sensor 131, which is used to obtain the relative distance between the steam probe 153 and the target body and the real-time position of the steam probe 153 according to the start positioning command sent by the control module 160, and transmit it to the control module 160.

[0041] Specifically, the positioning module 130 is fixedly connected to the top of the steam probe 153 via a dedicated bracket. The bracket structure is adapted to the shape design of the steam probe 153, ensuring that the positioning module 130 can move synchronously with the steam probe 153 and will not be relatively offset due to the adjustment of the position of the steam probe 153, thus ensuring the consistency between the subsequent positioning data and the actual position of the steam probe 153.

[0042] The positioning module 130 includes a distance sensor 131, which can be either a laser sensor or an ultrasonic sensor depending on the operating environment of the slaughterhouse: if there is little dust and environmental interference in the workshop, a laser sensor is selected to improve ranging accuracy; if there is a lot of dust or a small amount of moisture in the workshop, an ultrasonic sensor is selected to enhance anti-interference capability. The detection direction of the distance sensor 131 is pre-calibrated to be perpendicular to the surface of the target carcass, ensuring accurate capture of the distance data between the steam probe 153 and the target carcass, and avoiding positioning errors caused by deviations in the detection direction.

[0043] When the control module 160 sends a start positioning command to the positioning module 130, the positioning module 130 immediately initiates its workflow: the distance sensor 131 first enters data acquisition mode, continuously acquiring the relative distance between the steam probe 153 and the target carcass, while simultaneously recording the current real-time position of the steam probe 153. This positional information, based on the support frame 110, clearly reflects the spatial coordinates of the steam probe 153 within the cleaning area, ensuring that the control module 160 can accurately determine whether the position of the steam probe 153 is suitable for the cleaning requirements of the target carcass.

[0044] During data acquisition, the positioning module 130 performs preliminary processing on the acquired distance and location data, eliminating abnormal data caused by momentary environmental interference to ensure the stability and reliability of the data transmitted to the control module 160. After processing, the positioning module 130 transmits this data to the control module 160 in real time via a signal line, providing precise data support for the control module 160 to determine whether the position of the steam probe 153 needs to be adjusted and when to trigger the spray command. The positioning module 130 only adjusts its working state and waits for the next positioning command to be initiated after the control module 160 reports that the steam probe 153 has reached the optimal cleaning point or the cleaning process has ended.

[0045] According to an embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the drive module 140 includes a drive device 141 and a push rod mechanism 142; the drive device 141 is used to provide electrical energy and convert it into mechanical energy, and drive the push rod mechanism 142 to perform telescopic movement according to the drive command generated by the control module 160; the push rod mechanism 142 is used to drive the steam probe 153 to move to the optimal cleaning operation point through the drive of the drive device 141.

[0046] Specifically, the drive unit 141 is fixedly mounted on the inner crossbeam of the support frame 110 using bolt assemblies. Its installation position is adapted to the height of the carcass transport track, ensuring that when the push rod mechanism 142 and steam probe 153 are subsequently moved, they can be precisely aligned with the cleaning area of ​​the animal carcass. The drive unit 141 is connected to the control module 160 via a signal line, allowing it to receive drive commands from the control module 160 in real time. Upon receiving a drive command, the drive unit 141 converts the electrical energy input from the external power supply unit into mechanical energy, providing continuous and stable power for the extension and retraction movement of the push rod mechanism 142, ensuring that the push rod mechanism 142 can accurately execute the extension and retraction actions according to the requirements of the drive command.

[0047] The fixed end of the push rod mechanism 142 is rigidly connected to the power output end of the drive device 141, and the connection is equipped with an anti-loosening structure to prevent loosening of the connection after long-term operation and thus avoid affecting power transmission. The telescopic end of the push rod mechanism 142 is fixedly connected to the mounting base of the steam probe 153, forming a complete power transmission path. When the drive device 141 outputs mechanical energy, the push rod mechanism 142 moves in a straight line under the action of the power, thereby driving the connected steam probe 153 to move synchronously. During the entire movement, the control module 160 adjusts the telescopic stroke of the push rod mechanism 142 in real time according to the relative distance data between the steam probe 153 and the carcass fed back by the positioning module 130. When the steam probe 153 moves to the optimal cleaning operation point where the relative distance between it and the carcass is within the preset error range, the control module 160 sends a stop command to the drive device 141, the drive device 141 stops power output, and the push rod mechanism 142 locks its current position, ensuring that the steam probe 153 is stably in the optimal cleaning operation point, preparing for subsequent steam spraying operations.

[0048] According to an embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the steam module 150 includes a steam generator 151, a connecting pipe 152, and a steam probe 153; the steam generator 151 is used to generate high-temperature and high-pressure steam; the connecting pipe 152 is used to transport the steam generated by the steam generator 151; the steam probe 153 is used to spray the steam in the connecting pipe 152 onto the surface of the animal carcass according to the spraying command generated by the control module 160, and to stop spraying according to the spraying stop command generated by the control module 160.

[0049] Specifically, the steam generator 151 adopts an electrically heated design and is installed on a dedicated ground base on one side of the rear of the support frame 110. The base is fixed to the ground with expansion bolts to ensure that the steam generator 151 does not shake or shift during operation. The device integrates a heating element, a pressure control unit, and a temperature monitoring unit. It is connected to the power supply module of the control module 160 via a power cord. Under the indirect control of the control module 160, it can heat the incoming water to a preset temperature and maintain a stable pressure, continuously generating high-temperature and high-pressure steam that meets cleaning requirements. When the internal pressure or temperature exceeds the safety threshold, it will automatically trigger pressure relief or power-off protection to ensure the safe operation of the equipment.

[0050] The connecting pipe 152 is made of a high-temperature and high-pressure resistant flexible metal corrugated pipe with a smooth inner wall and good corrosion resistance, which can reduce resistance and loss during steam transportation. One end of the pipe is tightly connected to the steam outlet of the steam generator 151 through a flange with a sealing gasket to ensure no steam leakage at the interface; the other end is fixedly connected to the air inlet of the steam probe 153 through a threaded joint, and the joint is wrapped with high-temperature resistant sealing tape to further enhance the sealing performance. At the same time, the outer layer of the connecting pipe 152 is wrapped with a heat insulation layer of aluminum silicate fiber, which is designed to be 5-8mm thick. Tests have shown that it can stably control the surface temperature of the connecting pipe 152 below 40℃, while the temperature of the steam transported in the pipe is 120-150℃. This design can effectively reduce the temperature loss of steam during transportation, ensuring that it still maintains sufficient clean temperature and pressure when it reaches the steam probe 153. On the other hand, it can prevent operators from being burned when accidentally touching the pipe, thus achieving both energy saving and safety.

[0051] The steam probe 153 has a cylindrical structure. Its tail is fixed to the telescopic end of the push rod mechanism 142 in the drive module 14 by bolts, and its position can be adjusted synchronously with the movement of the push rod mechanism 142. The front end of the probe is the spray end, which has 8-12 fan-shaped spray holes evenly distributed. The inclination angle of the holes is preset so that the steam can form a fan-shaped steam curtain with a wide coverage area, which can fully cover the surface area of ​​the animal carcass to be cleaned and avoid cleaning dead corners. The steam probe 153 also has an electromagnetic control valve inside. This valve is connected to the control module 160 through a signal line. When it receives a spray command from the control module 160, the electromagnetic valve opens quickly, and the high-temperature and high-pressure steam transported in the connecting pipe 152 is sprayed onto the surface of the animal carcass through the spray holes. When it receives a spray stop command from the control module 160, the electromagnetic valve closes immediately, cutting off the steam flow path and quickly stopping the spraying action to ensure that the spraying time is accurately controllable.

[0052] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the animal carcass cleaning method involved in this invention. For example... Figure 3As shown, the animal carcass cleaning method of the present invention includes: In step S301, detecting that the animal carcass has entered the cleaning area and triggering a start positioning command; in step S302, according to the start positioning command, the relative position of the animal carcass and the steam probe 153 is located in real time; in step S330, confirming that the relative distance between the animal carcass and the steam probe 153 has not entered a preset error range; in step S340, triggering a drive command; in step S341, according to the drive command, driving the push rod mechanism 142 to drive the steam probe 153 to perform telescopic movement; in step S330, confirming that the relative distance between the animal carcass and the steam probe 153 has entered a preset error range; in step S350, triggering a spray command; in step S360, according to the spray command, spraying steam onto the surface of the animal carcass; in step S370, confirming that the spraying has reached a preset time; in step S371, triggering a spray stop command; in step S372, according to the spray stop command, stopping the spraying.

[0053] Specifically, step S301 relies on the detection function of the start module 120: when the carcass enters the cleaning area along the carcass transport track, its body blocks the horizontal optical path between the switch transmitter 121 and the switch receiver 122 in the start module 120. After the switch receiver 122 senses the interruption of the light signal, the start module 120 sends a positioning signal to the control module 160. Upon receiving the signal, the control module 160 immediately generates and triggers a start positioning command, completing the initial triggering of the cleaning process. After the start positioning command is issued, the cleaning process enters the positioning stage, i.e., step S302. The control module 160 issues the start positioning command to the positioning module 130. The distance sensor 131 fixed above the steam probe 153 in the positioning module 130 immediately starts, pointing vertically towards the surface of the carcass to continuously collect data. On the one hand, it obtains the relative distance between the steam probe 153 and the carcass; on the other hand, it records the real-time position of the steam probe 153, and transmits both sets of data synchronously to the control module 160. After receiving the distance and position data, the control module 160 proceeds to the judgment step S330 to determine whether the steam probe position needs adjustment. The control module 160 compares the real-time relative distance transmitted by the positioning module 130 with a preset error range. If the relative distance does not meet the standard, step S340 is executed; otherwise, the process jumps to step S350. When step S340 is executed, the control module 160 adjusts the probe position via the drive module, with the specific action corresponding to step S341. The control module 160 generates a drive command and sends it to the drive module 140. Upon receiving the command, the drive device 141 in the drive module 140 converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, driving the push rod mechanism 142 to perform a linear extension / retraction motion. This motion synchronously moves the steam probe 153 in the direction of approaching / moving away from the carcass. After the steam probe position is adjusted, the positioning module 130 collects distance data again and transmits it to the control module 160 until the relative distance enters the preset error range. At this point, the control module 160 triggers the spray command in step S350. In step S350, after confirming that the steam probe 153 has reached the optimal cleaning point, the control module 160 sends a spray command to the steam probe 153 of the steam module 150. In step S360, the internal solenoid valve of the steam probe 153 opens, and the high-temperature and high-pressure steam generated by the steam generator 151 is transported to the steam probe 153 through the high-temperature and high-pressure resistant connecting pipe 152, and evenly sprayed onto the surface of the animal carcass through the fan-shaped spray holes at the spray end. In step S370, the control module 160 monitors the spray duration in real time through the built-in timing module. When the preset time is reached, a spray stop command is triggered in step S371. In step S372, after receiving the command, the steam probe 153 closes the solenoid valve, cuts off the steam delivery channel, and stops the spray. After the spray stops, the cleaning process for a single animal carcass is completed, and the equipment waits for the next animal carcass to enter the cleaning area, repeating the above steps.

[0054] All steps of this cleaning method are based on the structural design and functional settings of each module of the animal carcass cleaning device 100. The device structure provides hardware support for the method execution, while the method flow provides the application path for the device function. The two are deeply coupled and mutually referential, jointly ensuring the accuracy and stability of automated animal carcass cleaning. The animal carcass cleaning device provided by this invention can achieve... Figure 3 The various processes implemented in the method embodiments achieve the same technical effect, and will not be described again here to avoid repetition.

[0055] In another aspect, the present invention also provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, is implemented to perform the animal carcass cleaning method provided by the methods described above, the method comprising: The system detects that the animal carcass has entered the clean area, triggering a location activation command. According to the start positioning command, the relative position of the animal carcass and the steam probe 153 is located in real time. After confirming that the relative distance between the animal carcass and the steam probe 153 has not entered the preset error range, the drive command is triggered. According to the drive command, the drive push rod mechanism 142 drives the steam probe 153 to perform telescopic movement; Once the relative distance between the animal carcass and the steam probe 153 is confirmed to be within the preset error range, the spraying command is triggered; According to the spraying command, steam is sprayed onto the surface of the animal carcass; Once the preset spraying time has been confirmed, a spraying stop command is triggered. Stop the spraying as instructed by the spraying stop command.

[0056] Figure 4 An example is a schematic diagram of the physical structure of an electronic device, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the electronic device may include: a processor 410, a communication interface 420, a memory 430, and a communication bus 440. The processor 410, communication interface 420, and memory 430 communicate with each other via the communication bus 440. The processor 410 can call logical instructions from the memory 430 to execute a carcass cleaning method. The method includes: The system detects that the animal carcass has entered the clean area, triggering a location activation command. According to the start positioning command, the relative position of the animal carcass and the steam probe 153 is located in real time. After confirming that the relative distance between the animal carcass and the steam probe 153 has not entered the preset error range, the drive command is triggered. According to the drive command, the drive push rod mechanism 142 drives the steam probe 153 to perform telescopic movement; Once the relative distance between the animal carcass and the steam probe 153 is confirmed to be within the preset error range, the spraying command is triggered; According to the spraying command, steam is sprayed onto the surface of the animal carcass; Once the preset spraying time has been confirmed, a spraying stop command is triggered. Stop the spraying as instructed by the spraying stop command.

[0057] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0058] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms, and of course, it can also be implemented by hardware. Based on this understanding, the above technical solutions, in essence or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc., and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments or some parts of the embodiments.

[0059] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle carcass cleaning device, characterized in that, include: The support frame is symmetrically installed on both sides of the carcass transport track to support the installation of the start-up module, drive module, and steam module; The activation module is used to detect when the animal carcass enters the cleaning area and trigger the positioning module to start. The positioning module is used to locate the relative position of the animal carcass and the steam probe in real time, so that the relative distance between them is within a preset error range; The drive module is used to drive the steam probe to move to the optimal cleaning point based on the distance data from the positioning module. A steam module is used to generate high-temperature, high-pressure steam to clean the animal carcass when the steam probe moves to the optimal cleaning point.

2. The animal carcass cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a control module for: Receive the positioning signal sent by the startup module, and send the startup positioning command to the positioning module; Based on the relative distance and real-time position sent by the positioning module, it is confirmed that the relative distance between the steam probe and the target carcass has not entered the preset error range, and the driving command is sent to the driving module. Once the relative distance between the steam probe and the target carcass is confirmed to be within the preset error range, a spraying command is sent to the steam probe; once the spraying reaches the preset time, a spraying stop command is sent to the steam probe.

3. The animal carcass cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device further includes: A baffle, installed inside the support frame, is used to prevent the steam generated by the steam module from entering other work areas.

4. The animal carcass cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The activation module is a switch-type sensor, including a transmitter and a receiver; The transmitter and the receiver are mounted horizontally on both sides of the front end of the support frame in the direction of body transport. Once it is confirmed that the optical path between the transmitter and the receiver is blocked, the activation module sends a positioning signal to the control module.

5. The animal carcass cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning module is fixed above the steam probe and includes a distance sensor. It is used to obtain the relative distance between the steam probe and the target carcass and the real-time position of the steam probe according to the start positioning command sent by the control module, and transmit the information to the control module.

6. The animal carcass cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive module includes a drive device and a push rod mechanism; the drive device is used to provide electrical energy and convert it into mechanical energy, and drive the push rod mechanism to perform telescopic movement according to the drive command generated by the control module; the push rod mechanism is used to move the steam probe to the optimal cleaning operation point through the drive of the drive device.

7. The animal carcass cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steam module includes a steam generator, connecting pipes, and a steam probe; The steam generator is used to produce high-temperature, high-pressure steam. The connecting pipeline is used to transport the steam generated by the steam generator; The steam probe is used to spray the steam in the connecting pipeline onto the surface of the animal carcass according to the spray command generated by the control module, and to stop the spraying according to the spray stop command generated by the control module.

8. A method for cleaning animal carcasses, applied to the animal carcass cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Upon detecting that the animal carcass has entered the cleaning area, a positioning command is triggered. According to the start positioning command, the relative position of the animal carcass and the steam probe is located in real time. If it is confirmed that the relative distance between the animal carcass and the steam probe does not enter the preset error range, the drive command is triggered. According to the driving command, the drive push rod mechanism drives the steam probe to extend and retract; Once the relative distance between the animal carcass and the steam probe is confirmed to be within the preset error range, a spray command is triggered. According to the spraying command, steam is sprayed onto the surface of the animal carcass; Once the spraying time has been confirmed to be preset, a spraying stop command is triggered. The spraying is stopped according to the spraying stop command.

9. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the steps of the animal carcass cleaning method as described in claim 8.

10. An electronic device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the program, it implements the steps of the animal carcass cleaning method as described in claim 8.

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