Chicken shell collecting tank

Abstract

The invention provides a chicken shell collecting tank which comprises a collecting tank body used for containing and storing chicken shells, a transferring and feeding part used for assisting chicken shell feeding and transferring into the collecting tank body is arranged on the front face of the collecting tank body, and a conveying and feeding part used for achieving chicken shell cutting, conveying and feeding is arranged in front of the collecting tank body. The transferring feeding part is arranged between the collecting tank body and the conveying feeding part; an opening and closing door and a functional module integrated in the opening and closing door are arranged on the front surface of the collecting tank body; the functional module at least comprises a drying and disinfecting unit for drying and sterilizing the chicken shells in the collecting tank body and an air filtering and deodorizing unit for purifying discharged air; the chicken shell in-situ drying device can effectively collect chicken shells and conduct in-situ drying, sterilization and deodorization, and environmental pollution and peculiar smell diffusion are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to food waste treatment technology, specifically to a chicken shell collection tank. Background Technology

[0002] Chicken shells, a typical example of kitchen waste, are generated in considerable quantities in catering establishments, canteens, food processing plants, and home kitchens, exhibiting significantly high moisture and oil content. Due to their porous structure, chicken shells readily absorb moisture and oil from the environment, rapidly decomposing at room temperature. Within a short time, they produce a strong, pungent odor and breed large numbers of harmful pathogens. Current disposal methods have significant drawbacks: firstly, directly mixing them with other waste in ordinary garbage bins leads to severe cross-contamination. Within hours, chicken shells can cause rapid bacterial growth, pervasive odor, and large-scale gatherings of flies and mosquitoes, posing a direct threat to public health and food safety. Secondly, while temporary storage in simple plastic bags can temporarily prevent odor leakage, it cannot effectively inhibit internal decomposition, often resulting in leakage and packaging damage. This not only causes secondary pollution but also significantly increases the difficulty of subsequent waste sorting and processing. Existing food waste collection equipment on the market is mostly designed for general kitchen waste and fails to adequately adapt to the unique irregular geometry, easy accumulation, and special processing requirements of chicken shells. Conventional collection devices generally suffer from inadequate feeding mechanisms, leading to spillage and contamination when large chicken shells are manually dumped. They also lack modules for pre-cutting or crushing chicken shells, resulting in low storage space utilization. More significantly, existing equipment only provides basic storage functions, completely lacking the ability to perform immediate, on-site comprehensive treatment of waste during collection or temporary storage. This includes measures such as reducing moisture content through hot air circulation, inhibiting microbial activity through ultraviolet radiation, and deeply purifying exhaust gases to eliminate odors. This leaves the collection area perpetually filled with unpleasant odors, turning the collection containers themselves into new sources of pollution. Furthermore, the chicken shells have already undergone severe decomposition before transfer, losing their value as potential resources (such as animal feed additives or organic fertilizer raw materials). Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a chicken shell collection tank that can effectively collect chicken shells and perform in-situ drying, sterilization and deodorization, thereby reducing environmental pollution and odor diffusion.

[0004] This invention is achieved using the following method: a chicken shell collection tank, comprising a collection tank body for holding and storing chicken shells, a transfer feeding component for assisting in the loading and transfer of chicken shells into the collection tank body on the front of the collection tank body, a conveying feeding component for cutting and conveying chicken shells at the front of the collection tank body, and the transfer feeding component being disposed between the collection tank body and the conveying feeding component; an opening and closing door is provided on the front of the collection tank body, and a functional module integrated inside the opening and closing door; the functional module includes at least a drying and disinfection unit for drying and sterilizing chicken shells in the collection tank body, and an air filtration and deodorization unit for purifying the exhaust air.

[0005] Furthermore, the drying and disinfection unit includes a miniature fan, a PTC heating element, and an ultraviolet germicidal lamp; the air filtration and deodorization unit includes a detachable composite filter element located at the air outlet, the composite filter element comprising at least an activated carbon layer and a HEPA layer.

[0006] Furthermore, it also includes an intelligent control unit, which includes a microprocessor and a humidity sensor electrically connected to the microprocessor; the humidity sensor is used to monitor the humidity inside the tank, and the microprocessor is configured to automatically start the drying and disinfection unit to run a predetermined cycle when the humidity value is higher than a preset threshold.

[0007] Furthermore, a support box is provided inside the collection tank. A rotating shaft is rotatably provided at both the left and right ends of the support box. The rotating shaft is driven by a first motor. Gears are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the rotating shaft. A ring rack is provided between the gears at the left and right ends. Multiple movable plates are connected at equal intervals on the ring rack. A ring guide groove is provided on the bottom surface of the support box. Guide wheels for embedding in the ring guide groove are provided on the lower surface of the movable plate. Multiple placement mesh plates for placing chicken shells are provided at equal intervals on the movable plate.

[0008] Furthermore, air outlets are provided on the upper surface and right side of the collection tank, and air outlets are provided with air ducts, which are connected to air outlet pipes.

[0009] Furthermore, the conveying and feeding component includes an annular guide rail, which is located at the front left of the collection tank. The annular guide rail is supported at both ends by L-shaped support frames. Multiple mobile cranes are evenly spaced on the annular guide rail. A fixed block is provided on the lower surface of the mobile crane. A first connecting rod is provided on the lower surface of the fixed block. A second connecting rod is connected to the lower end of the first connecting rod, and the second connecting rod is perpendicular to the first connecting rod. Support blocks are provided at both ends of the upper surface of the second connecting rod. A first telescopic cylinder is embedded in the support block. An arc-shaped support rod for supporting chicken shells and necks is provided at the end of the telescopic rod of the first telescopic cylinder, and the arc-shaped support rod is sleeved on the second connecting rod.

[0010] Furthermore, a first support base is provided below the annular guide rail. A discharge conveyor belt, corresponding to the transfer loading component, is provided on the left end of the upper surface of the first support base for receiving and conveying chicken shells. A first strip-shaped groove is formed in the middle of the upper surface of the first support base. A second motor is installed within the first strip-shaped groove. The output end of the second motor is connected to a first screw. A U-shaped sliding block is spirally sleeved on the first screw. A fixed seat is provided on the upper surface of the U-shaped sliding block, and the fixed seat is perpendicular to the first support base. Second strip-shaped grooves are formed on both the front and rear surfaces of the fixed seat. A... The device includes a first synchronous motor, the output of which is connected to a second screw. A first moving block is helically sleeved on the second screw. A moving plate is connected to the outer side of the first moving block. A third motor is installed on the outer side of the moving plates at both ends. The output of the third motor is connected to an annular swing rod. Inclined limiting rods for limiting the chicken shell are connected to both ends of the left front and rear sides of the annular swing rod. A fixed plate is installed at the lower end of the inner side between the moving plates at both ends. A second telescopic cylinder is installed on the left side of the fixed plate. A cutting saw blade for separating the chicken shell and the chicken neck is installed at the end of the telescopic rod of the second telescopic cylinder.

[0011] Furthermore, a support column is connected to the left side of the first support base, and the support column is perpendicular to the first support base. A support box is provided on the support column, and an annular groove is opened on the side of the support box. A transmission chain is provided in the annular groove. A fourth motor and transmission gear for driving the transmission chain are provided in the support box. Multiple push rods for assisting in pushing the chicken shell to the cutting saw for cutting are arranged at equal intervals on the transmission chain.

[0012] Furthermore, the transfer and loading component includes a second support base, which is disposed between the collection tank and the conveying and loading component. The second support base has a third strip-shaped groove and a fifth motor. The output end of the fifth motor is connected to a third screw, which is disposed within the third strip-shaped groove. A second moving block is spirally sleeved on the third screw, and a U-shaped moving frame is connected to the second moving block. A fourth strip-shaped groove is formed on the inner side of each of the two vertical plates of the U-shaped moving frame. A second synchronous motor is disposed within the fourth strip-shaped groove, and the output end of the second synchronous motor is connected to the fourth screw. The third moving block is spirally sleeved on the fourth screw. A transfer conveyor belt corresponding to the discharge port of the discharge conveyor belt is disposed between the third moving blocks at the left and right ends.

[0013] Furthermore, the rear surface of the collection tank is provided with a retrieval port for discharging material, and a sealed opening and closing door is provided inside the retrieval port.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention includes a collection tank for holding and storing chicken shells. The front of the collection tank is provided with a transfer feeding component to assist in feeding and transferring chicken shells into the collection tank. A conveying feeding component for cutting and conveying chicken shells is provided at the front of the collection tank, and the transfer feeding component is located between the collection tank and the conveying feeding component. The front of the collection tank is provided with an opening and closing door, and a functional module is integrated inside the opening and closing door. The functional module includes at least a drying and disinfection unit for drying and sterilizing chicken shells inside the collection tank, and an air filtration and deodorization unit for purifying the exhaust air. By integrating the transfer feeding component, the conveying feeding component, and the functional module, efficient collection, in-situ processing, and air purification of chicken shells are achieved, effectively inhibiting spoilage and odor diffusion. It has the advantages of effectively collecting chicken shells and performing in-situ drying, sterilization, and deodorization, reducing environmental pollution and odor diffusion, and improving hygiene levels. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in the first state of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in the second state of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the conveyor loading component.

[0019] Figure 5 This is the main view of the conveyor loading component.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the supporting box.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the transfer and loading components.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the collection tank.

[0023] In the diagram: Collection tank-1, Transfer loading component-2, Conveying loading component-3, Support box-4, Rotating shaft-41, Gear-42, Ring rack-43, Moving plate-44, Ring guide rail groove-45, Placement mesh plate-46, Air outlet hopper-11, Air outlet pipe-12, Ring guide rail-31, L-shaped support frame-32, Moving crane-33, Fixed block-34, First connecting rod-35, Second connecting rod-36, Support block-37, First telescopic cylinder-38, Arc-shaped support rod-39, First support base-5, Discharge conveyor belt-51, First strip Groove-52, U-shaped sliding block-53, fixed seat-54, second strip groove-55, moving plate-56, third motor-57, annular swing rod-58, tilt limit rod-59, fixed plate-50, second telescopic cylinder-6, cutting saw-61, support column-8, support box-81, annular groove-82, transmission chain-83, push rod-84, second support seat-21, third strip groove-22, fifth motor-23, U-shaped moving frame-24, fourth strip groove-25, transfer conveyor belt-26, picking port-10. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of this application will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. Furthermore, in the description of this application, terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In food waste treatment systems, the high moisture content, high oil content, and irregular geometry of chicken shells were identified as key factors leading to accumulation, leakage, and microbial growth during collection. The lack of a dedicated feeding mechanism was identified as a direct cause of inconvenient delivery operations and increased space occupancy. Furthermore, the lack of in-situ treatment capabilities prevented effective suppression of the putrefaction process and the purification of emitted gases, thereby weakening hygienic performance and restricting resource utilization pathways.

[0027] For example, in the kitchen operating area of ​​a communal canteen, when chicken shells are manually placed into regular collection containers, spillage is frequently observed due to their large size and irregular edges. The lack of a cutting and crushing mechanism leads to the chicken shells piling up tightly, increasing space occupancy. During the temporary storage stage, the moisture and organic matter inside the chicken shells accelerate the decomposition process, generating foul odors that escape into the operating environment through the container openings, deteriorating air quality and causing pests to gather.

[0028] If the above problems are not addressed, the collection containers will continue to act as a secondary source of pollution, further deteriorating the environmental hygiene of the operating area and increasing the risk of pathogen transmission. Furthermore, the chicken shells have already deteriorated in quality before transportation, making them unsuitable as raw materials for subsequent resource recovery (such as bone meal production), thus reducing their recycling value.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 8 As shown, this application proposes a chicken shell collection tank, including a collection tank body 1 for holding and storing chicken shells. The front of the collection tank body 1 is provided with a transfer feeding component 2 to assist in feeding and transferring chicken shells into the collection tank body 1. The front of the collection tank body 1 is provided with a conveying feeding component 3 for cutting and conveying chicken shells, and the transfer feeding component 2 is located between the collection tank body 1 and the conveying feeding component 3. The front of the collection tank body 1 is provided with an opening and closing door (not shown), and a functional module integrated inside the opening and closing door. The functional module includes at least a drying and disinfection unit for drying and sterilizing chicken shells in the collection tank body 1, and an air filtration and deodorization unit for purifying the exhaust air.

[0030] For ease of understanding, the following explains some key terms in this embodiment: Collection Container: This collection container is a core component of this embodiment. Its main function is to provide a closed space for the safe and hygienic collection and temporary storage of chicken shells awaiting processing. The container is typically made of corrosion-resistant and easy-to-clean materials to withstand the oil and moisture that chicken shells may bring.

[0031] Transfer and loading unit: This transfer and loading unit is a mechanical device that smoothly and efficiently transfers pre-processed or prepared chicken carcasses from the conveyor and loading unit into the collection tank. This component is designed to reduce manual operation and improve the hygiene and automation of the loading process.

[0032] Conveying and feeding unit: This conveying and feeding unit is a mechanism used to cut and transport raw chicken shells to the transfer and feeding unit. Its main function is to receive untreated chicken shells and perform preliminary cutting or crushing to reduce their volume, facilitating subsequent transfer and storage, while ensuring the continuity and efficiency of the feeding process.

[0033] Door: This door is located on the front of the collection tank, providing access to the interior of the tank. It typically has a good seal to prevent odor leakage and external contamination, while also facilitating maintenance, cleaning, or removal of processed chicken shells.

[0034] Functional Module: This functional module is an integrated system containing multiple sub-units designed for the immediate processing of chicken shells within the collection tank. Through collaborative operation, this module dries and sterilizes the chicken shells, purifies the exhaust air, effectively inhibiting spoilage, eliminating odors, and improving overall hygiene.

[0035] Drying and disinfection unit: This unit is an important component of the functional module. Its main function is to dry the chicken shells inside the collection tank to remove excess moisture and grease, thereby inhibiting bacterial growth and spoilage. Simultaneously, this unit also has a sterilization function to further ensure the hygiene of the chicken shells.

[0036] Air filtration and deodorization unit: This air filtration and deodorization unit is another key component of the functional module. Its function is to purify the air discharged from inside the collection tank. This unit effectively removes odor molecules and harmful substances from the air through filtration and adsorption, ensuring that the discharged gas meets environmental protection requirements and avoids pollution to the surrounding environment.

[0037] This embodiment provides a chicken shell collection tank, the structural design of which aims to solve the problems of hygiene, odor and space occupation in existing chicken shell processing.

[0038] The chicken shell collection container includes a collection tank body for holding and storing chicken shells. The collection tank body can take various structural forms; for example, it can be a simple rectangular box with internal space for directly stacking chicken shells; or, the collection tank body can be a container with a removable inner liner bag for easy replacement and cleaning by the user. In another implementation, the collection tank body can be designed with a sloping bottom to facilitate centralized liquid discharge.

[0039] The front of the collection tank is equipped with a transfer feeding component to assist in the loading and transfer of chicken shells into the tank. This transfer feeding component can be a simple chute, where the chicken shells slide into the collection tank under gravity; alternatively, it can be a platform with push rods, using mechanical force to push the chicken shells from the conveyor feeder into the collection tank. In some embodiments, the transfer feeding component can be a retractable conveyor belt that extends when loading is needed and retracts after loading is complete, saving space.

[0040] The collection tank is equipped with a conveyor system at the front for feeding and cutting chicken shells. This conveyor system can be a platform with a manual cutting blade, upon which the user places the chicken shells and manually cuts them before pushing them into the transfer feeder. Alternatively, the conveyor system can be a conveyor belt with fixed blades, where the chicken shells are cut as they pass through the blade area during transport. In another implementation, the conveyor system can be a hopper with a crushing mechanism, where the chicken shells are poured into the hopper, crushed by compression, and then conveyed to the transfer feeder.

[0041] The transfer loading component is positioned between the collection tank and the conveying loading component. This arrangement ensures a smooth transition of chicken shells from the cutting conveying loading component to the collection tank. For example, the transfer loading component could be a transition platform located below the discharge port of the conveying loading component and extending to the inlet of the collection tank; or, the transfer loading component could be a rotatable boom, with one end docked to the conveying loading component and the other end swinging to the inlet of the collection tank for loading.

[0042] The collection tank has an opening and closing door on the front, as well as a functional module integrated inside the door. The opening and closing door can be a simple hinged door, opened and closed manually; or it can be a sliding door, opened and closed by lateral sliding. The functional module can be a separate housing, bolted to the inside of the opening and closing door; or, the various components of the functional module can be distributed and installed within the internal space of the opening and closing door, connected by internal wiring.

[0043] This functional module includes at least a drying and disinfection unit for drying and sterilizing chicken shells inside the collection tank, and an air filtration and deodorization unit for purifying the exhaust air. The drying and disinfection unit can consist of a simple heater and a fan, using hot air circulation for drying and chemical disinfection; alternatively, it can use ultraviolet lamps for sterilization and natural ventilation to assist drying. The air filtration and deodorization unit can be a simple activated carbon filter for odor adsorption; or it can be a multi-layered filter structure containing coarse and fine filter layers to remove particulate matter and some odors.

[0044] The following example will provide a more detailed explanation of the above technical solution: Suppose a catering business at location A generates a large number of chicken shells daily. These shells are large, contain blood and grease, and produce an unpleasant odor within a short period. To solve this problem, the business has introduced a chicken shell collection tank as described in this embodiment.

[0045] When user A needs to process chicken shells, they first place the unprocessed chicken shells on the conveyor loading device of the chicken shell collection tank. This conveyor loading device can be a platform equipped with a manual cutting device. User A places the chicken shells on the platform and uses the manual cutting device to cut the chicken shells into smaller pieces to reduce their volume. The cut chicken shells are then pushed to the transfer loading device.

[0046] The transfer and loading component can be a simple chute, with one end aligned with the discharge port of the conveyor and the other end extending to the inlet of the collection tank. The cut chicken shells are guided smoothly into the collection tank via the chute. This design prevents chicken shells from spilling during transfer, maintaining a clean and hygienic operating area.

[0047] After the chicken shells enter the collection tank, the front door of the tank remains closed to ensure the tank's internal seal. At this point, the functional module integrated inside the door begins to function. The drying and disinfection unit within this module is activated. For example, it generates hot air through an internal heating element, which is then circulated by a fan to the chicken shells inside the tank, drying them and removing surface moisture and grease. Simultaneously, this drying and disinfection unit can also sterilize the inside of the tank by releasing disinfectant or generating ultraviolet light, effectively inhibiting bacterial growth and spoilage.

[0048] During the operation of the drying and sterilization unit, the air inside the tank may carry some odors. To prevent these odors from spreading into the environment, the air filtration and deodorization unit in the functional module is activated. This unit extracts the air from inside the tank and purifies it through its internal filter media (such as an activated carbon filter), adsorbing odor molecules. The purified air is then discharged into the external environment, ensuring the freshness of the surrounding air.

[0049] Through the above process, chicken shells are simultaneously cut, dried, and sterilized during collection, and the exhaust air is also purified. This results in smaller collected chicken shells, making them less prone to spoilage and odor, greatly improving the environmental hygiene of the collection point, and creating better conditions for subsequent centralized processing or resource utilization (such as bone meal production).

[0050] Based on the above examples, the chicken shell collection container provided in this embodiment demonstrates significant advancements in its technical concept. Compared to the prior art's method of directly discarding chicken shells or simply sealing them in bags, the solution of this application, through integrated design, achieves full-process optimization of chicken shells from feeding to initial processing.

[0051] Specifically, existing technologies lack dedicated feeding mechanisms for irregular solid waste such as chicken shells, leading to easy spillage during the feeding process and an inability to reduce the size of the chicken shells. This embodiment, by setting up a conveying feeding component and a transfer feeding component, realizes the cutting, conveying, and auxiliary transfer feeding of chicken shells, effectively solving the problems of large chicken shell volume, inconvenient feeding, and easy spillage. For example, in the scenario of the aforementioned catering enterprise, user A does not need to manually carry large pieces of chicken shells, but can cut them using the conveying feeding component and smoothly feed them into the tank using the transfer feeding component, significantly improving the convenience and hygiene of the operation.

[0052] More importantly, most existing collection devices only have simple storage functions and lack the ability to treat waste in situ during collection or temporary storage, leading to odors at the collection point and the collection container becoming a source of secondary pollution. This embodiment integrates a functional module inside the collection tank, which includes a drying and disinfection unit and an air filtration and deodorization unit. The drying and disinfection unit dries and sterilizes the chicken shells, inhibiting spoilage and odor generation at the source; the air filtration and deodorization unit purifies the exhaust air to prevent odor spread. This ability to treat waste in situ in real time is not available in existing technologies. In the example above, the chicken shells are dried and sterilized immediately upon entering the collection tank, and the exhaust air is purified, effectively avoiding the problems of rapid spoilage and odor generation and environmental pollution caused by traditional collection methods. This significantly improves the environment at the collection point and provides a more hygienic foundation for the subsequent resource utilization of the chicken shells.

[0053] Therefore, the chicken shell collection tank of this embodiment integrates multiple processes such as chicken shell collection, cutting, transportation, drying, sterilization and air purification into one through its unique technical concept, forming an efficient, hygienic and environmentally friendly overall solution, overcoming many drawbacks of the existing technology such as low chicken shell processing efficiency, serious pollution and unfavorable resource utilization.

[0054] In some embodiments described above in this application, a chicken shell collection tank is proposed, whose functional modules include a drying and disinfection unit for drying and sterilizing chicken shells inside the collection tank, and an air filtration and deodorization unit for purifying the exhaust air. However, in practical applications, how to efficiently and thoroughly achieve the drying and sterilization of chicken shells, as well as the effective filtration and deodorization of the exhaust air, are technical problems that need to be further solved.

[0055] This application further proposes a drying and disinfection unit comprising a miniature fan, a PTC heating element, and an ultraviolet germicidal lamp; and an air filtration and deodorization unit comprising a detachable composite filter element located at the air outlet, the composite filter element comprising at least an activated carbon layer and a HEPA layer. The miniature fan is a compact, low-power ventilation device used to generate airflow. In the drying and disinfection unit, the miniature fan can be used to force air circulation, accelerate moisture evaporation, and improve drying efficiency; simultaneously, it distributes the bactericidal agents evenly through airflow, enhancing the bactericidal effect. The miniature fan can be a DC brushless fan, an AC fan, or a centrifugal fan, selected according to the required airflow and noise requirements. The PTC heating element is an electric heating element with a positive temperature coefficient thermistor characteristic; its resistance increases with temperature, and it features automatic temperature control and overheat protection. In the drying and disinfection unit, the PTC heating element provides a heat source to heat and dry the chicken shells in the collection tank, promoting moisture evaporation. Its self-limiting temperature characteristic helps improve safety. PTC heating elements can be PTC ceramic heating elements, PTC heating tubes, or PTC heaters, selected based on heating power and space constraints. Ultraviolet (UV) germicidal lamps utilize the bactericidal effect of ultraviolet light (usually in the UVC band) to kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. In drying and disinfection units, UV germicidal lamps are used to physically sterilize the chicken shells and internal space of the collection tank, destroying the DNA structure of microorganisms to achieve disinfection. UV germicidal lamps can be low-pressure mercury lamps, LED UV lamps, or high-pressure mercury lamps, selected based on sterilization efficiency and lifespan requirements.

[0056] A detachable composite filter cartridge is a type of filter cartridge composed of multiple layers or combinations of filter materials, featuring a replaceable structure. In air filtration and deodorization units, the detachable composite filter cartridge performs multi-stage filtration and adsorption on exhaust air, removing particulate matter, odors, and harmful gases to ensure clean exhaust air. Its detachable design facilitates maintenance and replacement. Detachable composite filter cartridges can employ snap-on, screw-in, or drawer-type structures for easy user replacement. The activated carbon layer is another layer in the composite filter cartridge, primarily composed of porous activated carbon material with strong adsorption capacity. In the detachable composite filter cartridge, the activated carbon layer adsorbs odor molecules, volatile organic compounds, and other harmful gases from the air, achieving deodorization. The activated carbon layer can use granular activated carbon, fibrous activated carbon, or honeycomb activated carbon, selected based on adsorption efficiency and pressure drop requirements. The HEPA layer is another layer in the composite filter cartridge, composed of high-efficiency particulate air filter material, effectively filtering fine particulate matter from the air. In removable composite filters, the HEPA layer is used to efficiently filter fine particulate matter in the air, such as dust, pollen, bacteria, and virus carriers, ensuring the cleanliness of the exhaust air. The HEPA layer can be made of filter paper made of materials such as glass fiber, polypropylene, or PTFE, selected according to the filtration efficiency level.

[0057] This application's solution achieves efficient operation of the chicken shell collection tank's functional modules by specifically configuring the drying and disinfection unit to include a micro fan, a PTC heating element, and an ultraviolet germicidal lamp, and by specifically configuring the air filtration and deodorization unit to include a removable composite filter element (containing at least an activated carbon layer and a HEPA layer) located at the air outlet. Specifically, during the drying and disinfection process, the micro fan is activated, forcing airflow within the collection tank. The PTC heating element heats the flowing air, forming hot air. Driven by the micro fan, the hot air acts evenly on the chicken shells within the collection tank, accelerating the evaporation of moisture from the chicken shell surface and achieving drying. Simultaneously, the ultraviolet germicidal lamp emits ultraviolet light of a specific wavelength, irradiating the internal space of the collection tank and the surface of the chicken shells, destroying the DNA structure of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, achieving sterilization and disinfection. The micro fan ensures that the hot air and ultraviolet light can fully and evenly cover the chicken shells, significantly improving the efficiency and thoroughness of drying and sterilization. In terms of air purification, the air containing moisture and odors generated during the drying and disinfection process is guided by the airflow of a miniature fan to the outlet of the air filtration and deodorization unit. Here, the detachable composite filter plays a crucial role. First, the air flows through the HEPA layer, where fine particulate matter, dust, bacteria, virus carriers, and other harmful substances are efficiently intercepted and filtered. Then, the pre-filtered air enters the activated carbon layer, where its highly porous structure effectively adsorbs odor molecules and volatile organic compounds, achieving deep air purification and deodorization. This structured air treatment method ensures that the air discharged from the collection tank is clean and odorless, avoiding pollution of the surrounding environment and providing a purer air sample for subsequent intelligent control.

[0058] The following is a specific example. As a concrete implementation, the drying and disinfection unit can be equipped with a 25W DC brushless centrifugal miniature fan, installed at the top inside the collection tank to create a downward airflow. The PTC heating element can be a 600W PTC ceramic heating element integrated at the outlet of the miniature fan; when the miniature fan starts, the PTC heating element is simultaneously powered on and heated. The ultraviolet germicidal lamp can be an 8W quartz ultraviolet lamp with a UVC band of 254nm, installed on the inner side wall of the collection tank to effectively irradiate the area where chicken shells are placed. The removable composite filter element in the air filtration and deodorization unit can be designed with a drawer-type structure for easy replacement by the user from the air outlet of the collection tank. The HEPA layer of this composite filter element can use H13 grade glass fiber filter paper, ensuring a filtration efficiency of over 99.97% for 0.3-micron particles. The activated carbon layer can use a honeycomb activated carbon filter to provide a larger adsorption surface area for effective odor removal.

[0059] Through the aforementioned technical solution, the drying and disinfection unit, using the synergistic effect of a micro-fan, PTC heating element, and ultraviolet germicidal lamp, can efficiently and thoroughly dry and sterilize the chicken shells inside the collection tank, ensuring the hygiene and dryness of the chicken shells, effectively inhibiting bacterial growth, thereby extending the shelf life of the chicken shells and reducing odor generation. Simultaneously, the air filtration and deodorization unit uses a detachable composite filter element, including an activated carbon layer and a HEPA layer, which can thoroughly filter particulate matter and adsorb odors from the exhaust air, significantly improving air purification efficiency, preventing odor diffusion, improving the usage environment, and providing users with a cleaner and healthier operating space. This specific functional module configuration ensures that the chicken shell collection tank maintains the cleanliness and hygiene of the chicken shells while also ensuring a comfortable and healthy operating environment.

[0060] In some embodiments of this application, the chicken shell collection tank includes a collection tank body for holding and storing chicken shells. A transfer feeding component is provided on the front of the collection tank body to assist in feeding and transferring chicken shells into the collection tank body. A conveying feeding component is provided at the front of the collection tank body for cutting and conveying chicken shells, and the transfer feeding component is located between the collection tank body and the conveying feeding component. An opening and closing door is provided on the front of the collection tank body, and a functional module is integrated inside the opening and closing door. The functional module includes at least a drying and disinfection unit for drying and sterilizing chicken shells inside the collection tank, and an air filtration and deodorization unit for purifying the exhaust air. The drying and disinfection unit includes a miniature fan, a PTC heating element, and an ultraviolet germicidal lamp. However, in practice, if the drying and disinfection unit operates continuously or only according to a fixed schedule, it may lead to unnecessary energy consumption and cannot be flexibly adjusted according to the actual humidity conditions inside the collection tank, thereby affecting the drying and disinfection effect and efficiency.

[0061] In this regard, this application further proposes an intelligent control unit, which includes a microprocessor and a humidity sensor electrically connected to the microprocessor; the humidity sensor is used to monitor the humidity inside the tank, and the microprocessor is configured to automatically start the aforementioned drying and disinfection unit to run a predetermined cycle when the humidity value is higher than a preset threshold.

[0062] This intelligent control unit aims to intelligently manage and regulate the entire chicken shell collection tank's operation, optimizing its efficiency and effectiveness. It can be a standalone control module or integrated into the main control system. For example, it can utilize a microcontroller-based hardware platform (such as a single-chip microcomputer or embedded processor) coupled with corresponding software algorithms; or it can employ industrial control equipment such as a programmable logic controller (PLC) to implement logic control through programming. The microprocessor, as the core computing and processing component of the intelligent control unit, is responsible for receiving data from various sensors, executing preset control logic, and sending control commands to actuators (such as the drying and disinfection unit). It can be a general-purpose microcontroller, such as an ARM Cortex series processor, or a digital signal processor (DSP) dedicated to embedded control. A humidity sensor is used to detect the relative humidity of the air inside the collection tank in real time. Its working principle can be based on capacitive, resistive, or thermistor types, outputting a corresponding electrical signal by measuring changes in electrical parameters caused by the water vapor content in the air. For example, a polymer thin-film capacitive humidity sensor can be used, which features fast response, high accuracy, and good stability; or a resistive humidity sensor can be used, which is lower in cost and suitable for general environmental monitoring. Electrical connection refers to the transmission of electrical signals and power supply between the microprocessor and the humidity sensor via wires, circuit boards, or other conductive media. This connection ensures that the sensor can accurately transmit the detected humidity data to the microprocessor for analysis and processing. The humidity sensor continuously acquires and collects humidity data inside the tank and transmits this data to the microprocessor. This process is the foundation for intelligent control, ensuring that the system can understand the actual environmental conditions inside the tank in real time. When the real-time humidity data detected by the humidity sensor exceeds a preset upper limit, the humidity inside the tank is considered too high, requiring drying. This preset threshold can be set according to the drying requirements of the chicken shells, environmental conditions, and energy consumption optimization goals. When the above humidity conditions are met, the microprocessor automatically sends a start command to the drying and sterilization unit according to its internal program logic, initiating its operation. This automation mechanism avoids manual intervention, improving the system's response speed and operating efficiency. After being started, the drying and sterilization unit operates for a preset time period. This cycle can be dynamically adjusted based on experience, experimental data, or further intelligent algorithms to ensure that the chicken shells are adequately dried and sterilized while avoiding excessive operation and energy waste.

[0063] This application's solution achieves automated and intelligent management of the drying and disinfection process by introducing an intelligent control unit. Specifically, the humidity sensor in the intelligent control unit continuously monitors and collects the humidity inside the tank and transmits the real-time humidity data to a microprocessor. Upon receiving the humidity data, the microprocessor compares it with a preset humidity threshold. When the detected humidity value exceeds the preset threshold, the microprocessor determines that the internal environment of the tank requires drying and disinfection and immediately issues a command to automatically start the drying and disinfection unit. After receiving the start command, the drying and disinfection unit operates according to a predetermined work cycle, using its internal micro-fan, PTC heating element, and ultraviolet germicidal lamp to dry and disinfect the chicken shells. This humidity feedback-based automated control mechanism ensures that the drying and disinfection unit is activated only when necessary, effectively avoiding unnecessary energy consumption and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of drying and disinfection. Meanwhile, through the coordinated operation of components such as the collection tank, transfer and conveying components, the entire chicken shell processing process is optimized, ensuring that the chicken shells can be dried and sterilized in a timely and effective manner after entering the collection tank. This reduces the burden on the subsequent air filtration and deodorization unit and improves the overall hygiene standards.

[0064] In one specific implementation, the intelligent control unit can employ an embedded system based on an STM32 series microcontroller. This microcontroller is electrically connected to a high-precision digital humidity sensor (e.g., SHT30 or DHT22) via an I2C or SPI interface to collect relative humidity data within the tank in real time. The firmware running inside the microprocessor sets a humidity threshold, such as 70% relative humidity. When the humidity value detected by the humidity sensor exceeds 70% for a continuous period (e.g., 30 seconds), the microprocessor outputs a high-level signal through its GPIO port, triggering a relay module to power on the drying and sterilization unit, initiating its operation. The drying and sterilization unit's operating cycle can be preset to 30 minutes, during which the micro fan, PTC heating element, and ultraviolet germicidal lamp operate simultaneously. After the preset cycle ends, the microprocessor automatically cuts off the power to the drying and sterilization unit, stopping its operation. Furthermore, the microprocessor can connect to an external display screen via a serial port to display the real-time humidity within the tank and the operating status of the drying and sterilization unit, allowing users to easily monitor the equipment's operation.

[0065] Through the above technical solution, this application enables intelligent management of the internal environment of the chicken shell collection tank. A humidity sensor monitors the humidity inside the tank in real time, and a microprocessor automatically controls the start and stop of the drying and disinfection unit based on preset thresholds, avoiding ineffective operation of the drying and disinfection unit and significantly reducing energy consumption. This on-demand start mechanism ensures that chicken shells can be dried and sterilized in a timely manner in a humid environment, effectively inhibiting bacterial growth and odor generation, and improving the hygienic quality of the chicken shells. At the same time, automated control reduces the need for manual intervention, improves the operating efficiency and reliability of the equipment, and makes the entire chicken shell collection and processing process more efficient, energy-saving, and hygienic.

[0066] In some embodiments described above, a chicken shell collection tank is proposed, comprising a collection tank body for holding and storing chicken shells. A transfer feeding component is provided on the front of the collection tank body to assist in loading and transferring chicken shells into the collection tank body. A conveying feeding component for cutting and conveying chicken shells is provided at the front of the collection tank body, and the transfer feeding component is positioned between the collection tank body and the conveying feeding component. An opening and closing door is provided on the front of the collection tank body, and a functional module is integrated inside the opening and closing door. The functional module includes at least a drying and disinfection unit for drying and sterilizing chicken shells inside the collection tank, and an air filtration and deodorization unit for purifying the exhaust air. However, in its implementation, if the chicken shells are simply piled up inside the collection tank body, their distribution may be uneven, resulting in poor or incomplete drying and sterilization effects of the drying and disinfection unit, and hindering the management and removal of the processed chicken shells.

[0067] Please continue reading. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, this application further proposes that the collection tank 1 is provided with a support box 4, and the support box 4 has a rotating shaft 41 rotatably installed at both the left and right ends. The rotating shaft 41 is driven by a first motor. The rotating shaft 41 has a gear 42 installed at both the upper and lower ends. The gear 42 at the left and right ends is provided with an annular rack 43. Multiple movable plates 44 are connected at equal intervals on the annular rack 43. The bottom surface of the support box 4 has an annular guide rail groove 45. The lower surface of the movable plate 44 is provided with a guide wheel (not shown) for embedding in the annular guide rail groove 45. Multiple placement mesh plates 46 for placing chicken shells are arranged at equal intervals on the movable plate 44.

[0068] The support box is a structure located inside the collection tank, its main function being to provide a mounting base and support space for the internal moving parts. It can be a frame structure welded or riveted from metal sheets (such as stainless steel or aluminum alloy), or a box integrally molded from high-strength engineering plastics. Its design should consider load-bearing capacity, corrosion resistance, and compatibility with the internal space of the collection tank. The rotating shaft is a component used to transmit rotational motion; in this application, it drives the movement of gears and a ring rack. The rotating shaft can be a solid or hollow cylindrical rod, typically made of high-strength steel, and supported on the support box by bearings to ensure smooth rotation. The first motor is an actuator that provides the power source for driving the rotating shaft's rotation. The first motor can be an AC motor or a DC motor, such as a stepper motor or a servo motor, to achieve precise speed and position control. Its power and torque should be selected according to the required load and speed of motion. The gear is a mechanical element used to transmit power and change rotational speed; in this application, it cooperates with the ring rack to convert the rotational motion of the rotating shaft into the linear or cyclic motion of the ring rack. Gears can be spur gears, helical gears, or bevel gears, and are typically made of metal or high-strength plastics. A ring rack is a toothed ring structure that meshes with gears, converting rotational motion into linear reciprocating or continuous cyclic motion along a ring path. Ring racks can be made of metal materials (such as steel or cast iron) or engineering plastics, and their tooth profile should match the mating gears. A moving plate is a platform used to support and move the mesh plate along a predetermined path. The moving plate can be made of lightweight, high-strength materials (such as stainless steel, aluminum alloy, or composite materials), and its shape and size should be adapted to the mesh plate placement and the internal space of the support box. A ring-shaped guide groove is an annular groove on the bottom surface of the support box, providing a movement trajectory and support for the guide wheels. The ring-shaped guide groove can be integrally formed on the bottom surface of the support box or a separate guide rail fixed to the bottom surface, and is typically made of wear-resistant materials. Guide wheels are wheel-shaped components mounted on the lower surface of the moving plate and embedded in the ring-shaped guide groove, used to guide the moving plate smoothly along the ring path and bear part of the load. Guide wheels can be made of wear-resistant plastics (such as polyurethane or nylon) or metal, and typically contain internal rolling bearings to reduce friction. The placement mesh is a wire mesh structure used to directly place the chicken shells. The mesh design should ensure stable placement of the chicken shells while maintaining good air and water permeability to facilitate airflow and moisture removal during drying and sterilization. The placement mesh can be made of stainless steel wire mesh, galvanized steel wire mesh, or corrosion-resistant plastic mesh.

[0069] The present application provides a structural basis for the orderly processing of chicken shells by setting up a support box inside the collection tank. Inside the support box, rotating shafts are rotatably mounted at both ends, driven by a first motor to obtain rotational power. Gears are mounted at both ends of the rotating shafts, meshing with a ring rack. When the first motor drives the rotating shafts to rotate, the gears drive the ring rack to move along a ring path. Multiple movable plates are evenly connected to the ring rack. These movable plates are embedded in an annular guide groove on the bottom surface of the support box via guide wheels on their lower surfaces, ensuring that the movable plates can move smoothly and orderly along a preset annular trajectory. Each movable plate has multiple placement mesh plates evenly spaced for placing chicken shells. Through this structure, chicken shells can be evenly placed on the placement mesh plates and, with the cyclical movement of the movable plates, sequentially pass through the working area of ​​the drying and disinfection unit inside the collection tank. This design allows chicken shells to be systematically organized and transported inside the collection tank, avoiding accumulation. This ensures that the drying and disinfection unit thoroughly and evenly dries and sterilizes all chicken shells, and facilitates subsequent management and removal of the shells.

[0070] In one specific implementation, the support housing can be welded from food-grade 304 stainless steel sheet, with its internal surface polished for easy cleaning. The rotating shaft can be a solid stainless steel shaft with a diameter of 20mm, supported by bearings mounted on the side wall of the support housing. The first motor can be a 24V DC geared motor, connected to one of the rotating shafts via a coupling to provide stable low-speed rotational power. The gears can be spur gears with a module of 2, injection molded from POM (polyoxymethylene) material to reduce noise and wear. The annular rack can be stamped from stainless steel sheet and bent into an annular shape, with its tooth profile precisely matching the gear. The moving plate can be made of 2mm thick aluminum alloy sheet with an anodized surface to improve corrosion resistance. The annular guide rail groove can be CNC machined directly onto the stainless steel base plate of the support housing, with a smooth inner wall. The guide wheels can be polyurethane-coated ball bearing wheels, possessing good wear resistance and load-bearing capacity, ensuring smooth sliding of the moving plate within the guide rail groove. The mesh panel can be made of stainless steel woven mesh with a 10mm aperture, and fixed to the moving plate by clips or bolts for easy disassembly and cleaning.

[0071] The above technical solution incorporates a circulating conveying structure within the chicken shell collection tank, consisting of a support box, rotating shaft, first motor, gears, ring rack, moving plate, ring guide rail groove, guide wheels, and placement mesh plate. This allows chicken shells to be placed orderly on the placement mesh plate and evenly distributed and moved within the collection tank as the moving plate circulates. This significantly improves the accumulation of chicken shells within the collection tank, ensuring that the drying and disinfection unit can thoroughly and evenly dry and sterilize each batch of chicken shells, avoiding incomplete localized treatment due to accumulation. Simultaneously, this orderly arrangement and circulation mechanism greatly enhances the efficiency and management convenience of chicken shell processing, making it easier for operators to add and remove processed chicken shells.

[0072] In some other embodiments, this application proposes a chicken shell collection tank, which includes a collection tank body for holding and collecting chicken shells. The front of the collection tank body is provided with a transfer feeding component to assist in loading and transferring chicken shells into the collection tank body. A conveying feeding component for cutting and conveying chicken shells is provided at the front of the collection tank body, and the transfer feeding component is located between the collection tank body and the conveying feeding component. The front of the collection tank body is provided with an opening and closing door, and a functional module integrated inside the opening and closing door. The functional module includes at least a drying and disinfection unit for drying and sterilizing chicken shells inside the collection tank, and an air filtration and deodorization unit for purifying the exhaust air. In the above-mentioned chicken shell collection tank, the drying and disinfection unit includes a miniature fan, a PTC heating element, and an ultraviolet germicidal lamp; the air filtration and deodorization unit includes a detachable composite filter element located at the air outlet, the composite filter element comprising at least an activated carbon layer and a HEPA layer.

[0073] In some embodiments described above, a chicken shell collection tank is proposed, which includes a drying and disinfection unit and an air filtration and deodorization unit for processing chicken shells and purifying the exhaust air. However, in actual operation, if the exhaust path is not designed properly, it may lead to poor air circulation inside the tank, affecting the drying and disinfection effect, or even causing the purified air to stagnate in local areas of the tank and fail to be effectively discharged, thereby reducing the overall processing efficiency and air purification quality.

[0074] Please continue reading. Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 8 As shown, this application further proposes that the upper surface and right side of the collection tank 1 are provided with air outlets (not shown), and the air outlets are provided with air outlet hoppers 11, and the air outlet hoppers 11 are connected to air outlet pipes 12.

[0075] Specifically, air vents are provided on both the top and right sides of the collection tank, serving as channels for expelling air from inside the tank. The presence of air vents on both sides provides multi-directional exhaust paths, promoting effective airflow and removal from the tank. These vents can take various geometric shapes, such as circular, square, or strip-shaped, and their size and location can be optimized according to the internal structure of the tank and airflow organization requirements. For example, they can be formed on the tank wall panels through laser cutting, stamping, or machining. Alternatively, the air vents can be welded or bolted to the tank wall panels using prefabricated modular structures for ease of manufacturing and maintenance.

[0076] An air outlet is equipped with an air duct, which is a flow guiding structure that collects and guides the airflow exiting the outlet to improve exhaust efficiency and facilitate subsequent connections. The air duct is typically funnel-shaped, conical, or a square with a tapering shape. Its larger diameter end corresponds to or covers the outlet, while the smaller diameter end is used to connect to the exhaust pipe. The air duct can be made from sheet metal (such as stainless steel or galvanized sheet) or engineering plastics (such as PP or ABS) through stamping, welding, or injection molding. Alternatively, the air duct can be designed as a detachable structure, fixed to the outlet via clips, threads, or flanges for easy cleaning and replacement.

[0077] The exhaust duct is connected to an exhaust pipe, which is used to draw treated air from the exhaust duct and deliver it to a designated location. Its function is to ensure that the purified air can be safely and effectively discharged to the external environment or further treatment systems, preventing it from accumulating around the equipment. The exhaust pipe can be made of various materials and in various forms, such as flexible corrugated pipe, rigid PVC pipe, and metal pipe, and is tightly connected to the exhaust duct using clamps, threaded joints, flange connections, or welding to ensure airtightness. Alternatively, the exhaust pipe can be integrated into the overall exhaust system of the equipment, collecting exhaust air from multiple exhaust ports through a centralized pipe network for unified discharge.

[0078] This application's solution constructs a multi-point, high-efficiency exhaust system by opening air outlets on the upper surface and right side of the collection tank, and installing air outlet ducts on these outlets, which are then connected to exhaust pipes. When the drying and disinfection unit and the air filtration and deodorization unit are operating, a micro fan drives the airflow inside the tank. After being heated by a PTC heating element and sterilized by an ultraviolet germicidal lamp, the air is then filtered and deodorized by a composite filter. The treated air is discharged through multiple air outlets on the upper surface and right side of the tank. This multi-point exhaust design effectively avoids local airflow short-circuiting or dead zones that may be caused by a single exhaust outlet, ensuring that the air inside the tank is extracted more comprehensively and evenly. The function of the air outlet ducts is to effectively collect and guide the dispersed airflow discharged from the outlets, reducing airflow turbulence and energy loss, thereby improving exhaust efficiency. Subsequently, the exhaust pipe safely guides the collected airflow to the external environment or a centralized treatment system. This optimized exhaust path allows the drying and disinfection unit and the air filtration and deodorization unit to function more effectively, ensuring that the chicken shells inside the tank are thoroughly dried and sterilized. At the same time, the purification effect of the exhaust air is also guaranteed, avoiding the retention of treated air inside or around the tank, thereby improving the overall operating efficiency and environmental friendliness of the chicken shell collection tank.

[0079] The following is a specific example. A circular air outlet with a diameter of 150mm can be formed on the upper surface of the collection tank 100, while a rectangular air outlet with dimensions of 200mm x 100mm can be formed on the right side of the collection tank 100. A conical air outlet hopper, formed by stamping stainless steel sheet, can be installed on the circular air outlet, with its large-diameter end welded and fixed to the edge of the circular air outlet, and its small-diameter end having a diameter of 100mm. A square, tapered air outlet hopper, injection molded from ABS plastic, can be installed on the rectangular air outlet, with its large-diameter end fixed to the perimeter of the rectangular air outlet by bolts, and its small-diameter end measuring 150mm x 75mm. The small-diameter ends of both air outlet hoppers are each connected to a 100mm diameter flexible corrugated exhaust pipe via clamps. These exhaust pipes can be guided to the external exhaust vents of the building or connected to a centralized exhaust duct system.

[0080] Through the above technical solution, after drying, disinfection, and air filtration and deodorization treatment inside the chicken shell collection tank, the air inside the tank can be quickly and evenly discharged. The multi-outlet design effectively avoids airflow dead zones and local air stagnation, significantly improving the air circulation efficiency inside the tank, thus ensuring that the drying and disinfection unit and the air filtration and deodorization unit can more fully act on the chicken shells and air inside the tank. The setting of the exhaust duct further optimizes the collection and guidance of airflow, reduces exhaust resistance, and improves the overall efficiency of the exhaust system. The connection of the exhaust pipe ensures that the treated air can be safely and effectively discharged to the designated area, avoiding the spread of odors and pollutants around the equipment, thereby improving the operating effect of the equipment and the level of environmental hygiene.

[0081] In some other embodiments, this application proposes a chicken shell collection tank, which includes a collection tank body for holding and storing chicken shells. The front of the collection tank body is provided with a transfer feeding component to assist in loading and transferring chicken shells into the collection tank body. A conveying feeding component for cutting and conveying chicken shells is provided at the front of the collection tank body, and the transfer feeding component is located between the collection tank body and the conveying feeding component. The front of the collection tank body is provided with an opening and closing door, and a functional module integrated inside the opening and closing door. The functional module includes at least a drying and disinfection unit for drying and sterilizing chicken shells inside the collection tank, and an air filtration and deodorization unit for purifying the exhaust air. However, in the process of cutting and conveying chicken shells, the lack of an efficient and precise conveying and feeding mechanism may lead to inaccurate positioning of chicken shells and low conveying efficiency, thereby affecting the automation level and processing effect of subsequent cutting and conveying.

[0082] Please continue reading. Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this application further proposes the aforementioned chicken shell collection tank, wherein the conveying and feeding component 3 includes an annular guide rail 31, the annular guide rail 31 is provided at the front left of the collection tank body 1, the front and rear ends of the annular guide rail 31 are supported by L-shaped support frames 32, a plurality of mobile cranes 33 are provided at equal intervals on the annular guide rail 31, a fixing block 34 is provided on the lower surface of the mobile crane 33, a first connecting rod 35 is provided on the lower surface of the fixing block 34, a second connecting rod 36 is connected to the lower end of the first connecting rod 35, and the second connecting rod 36 is perpendicular to the first connecting rod 35, a support block 37 is provided at both the front and rear ends of the upper surface of the second connecting rod 36, a first telescopic cylinder 38 is embedded in the support block 37, an arc-shaped support rod 39 for supporting chicken shells and chicken necks is provided at the end of the telescopic rod of the first telescopic cylinder 38, and the arc-shaped support rod 39 is sleeved on the second connecting rod 36.

[0083] Specifically, the conveying and loading component is a key component responsible for transporting chicken shells from their initial position to the cutting or transfer position. Its implementation can take various forms, such as using a conveyor belt, robotic arm, or track system. The annular guide rail provides a closed loop path for the conveying and loading component, ensuring continuous and orderly transport of chicken shells. It can be in the form of a C-shaped track, an I-beam track, or a circular tube track, and the material can be stainless steel or high-strength aluminum alloy. The L-shaped support frame provides stable structural support for the annular guide rail, ensuring its rigidity and stability during operation. It can be constructed from welded steel structures, bolted aluminum profiles, or cast brackets. The mobile trolley is a carrier that moves along the annular guide rail to carry the chicken shells. It is typically equipped with rollers or sliders and can achieve precise movement via motor drive (such as chain drive, synchronous belt drive, or linear motor drive). The fixing block is used to firmly connect the mobile trolley to the subsequent connecting rod structure. It can be a precision-machined metal block or a connecting plate fixed by bolts. The first and second connecting rods together form a structure for suspending and positioning the chicken shell. The first connecting rod is typically vertical, while the second connecting rod is horizontal; their perpendicular arrangement ensures the stable posture of the chicken shell during transport. The support block is used to fix the first telescopic cylinder, ensuring that the cylinder can stably provide thrust or pull during extension and retraction. It can be a customized bracket or clamp. The first telescopic cylinder provides linear telescopic movement for adjusting the height or position of the arc-shaped support rod; it can be a pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric linear actuator. The arc-shaped support rod is the component that directly contacts the chicken shell and neck. Its arc design is intended to better adapt to the shape of the chicken shell and neck, ensuring stable mounting. It can be made of food-grade stainless steel with a polished surface to reduce damage to the chicken shell and facilitate cleaning.

[0084] This application's solution constructs a circular conveying path by setting an annular guide rail at the front left of the collection tank and using an L-shaped support frame for stable support. Multiple mobile cranes move equidistantly along the annular guide rail, each connected by a fixed block, a first connecting rod, and a second connecting rod. The second connecting rod is perpendicular to the first connecting rod, and a first telescopic cylinder is embedded in the support blocks at both ends of the second connecting rod. The telescopic rod of the first telescopic cylinder has an arc-shaped support rod at its end, which is fitted onto the second connecting rod. When chicken shells and necks are placed on the arc-shaped support rod, the mobile crane moves along the annular guide rail, conveying the chicken shells and necks to the predetermined cutting or transfer position. The first telescopic cylinder can extend and retract as needed to adjust the position of the arc-shaped support rod, thereby accurately positioning the chicken shells and necks, providing stable support and accurate posture for subsequent cutting or transfer operations. This design ensures that chicken shells can be conveyed in an orderly and stable manner, and provides precise positioning capabilities for subsequent cutting and transfer, significantly improving the automation and efficiency of the feeding process.

[0085] In one specific implementation, the conveying and loading components can be an automated conveying system controlled by a PLC. The circular guide rail can be a C-shaped stainless steel track with precision roller grooves machined on its inner side to ensure smooth and low-friction operation of the moving trolley. The L-shaped support frame can be welded from 5mm thick 304 stainless steel plates, fixed to the ground with expansion bolts, and bolted to the circular guide rail. The moving trolley can consist of a trolley with four polyurethane rollers, the rollers tightly fitting the roller grooves of the circular guide rail, and driven by a synchronous belt system driven by a servo motor to achieve precise stepping or continuous movement. The fixing block can be a CNC-machined aluminum alloy connector, which securely connects the moving trolley to the first connecting rod with M8 bolts. The first connecting rod can be a solid stainless steel round rod with a diameter of 25mm and a length of 300mm. The second connecting rod can be a 600mm long transverse stainless steel square tube, with both ends welded to the lower end of the first connecting rod. The support block can be a clamp made of stainless steel plate bent into a U-shape and fixed to both ends of the second connecting rod, used to stably install the first telescopic cylinder. The first telescopic cylinder can be a single-acting cylinder with a stroke of 150mm and a maximum thrust of 500N, whose extension and retraction are controlled by a solenoid valve, and the air source pressure is 0.6MPa. The arc-shaped support rod can be made of food-grade 316L stainless steel bent rod with a diameter of 10mm. Its curvature is optimized to stably hang chicken shells and necks of different sizes, and is fitted onto the second connecting rod, allowing it to rotate within a certain range to adapt to the posture adjustment of the chicken shell.

[0086] Through the above technical solution, a combination of a circular guide rail, a mobile overhead crane, a first telescopic cylinder, and an arc-shaped support rod is used to construct a highly efficient and precise chicken shell conveying and positioning system. This significantly improves the automation and efficiency of the chicken shell cutting and feeding process, reduces manual intervention, and ensures consistent processing. The precise adjustment capability of the first telescopic cylinder to the arc-shaped support rod allows the system to adapt to chicken shells of different sizes and shapes, ensuring the accuracy of cutting and transfer, thereby optimizing the entire chicken shell processing flow and reducing operational difficulty and potential contamination risks.

[0087] In some embodiments described above in this application, a chicken shell collection tank is proposed, with a conveying and feeding component at the front. This conveying and feeding component supports and transports chicken shells and necks via an arc-shaped support rod. However, how to effectively separate the chicken shells and necks before they are conveyed to the collection tank to meet the needs of subsequent processing or collection is a problem that needs to be solved.

[0088] Please continue reading. Figures 1 to 6As shown, this application further proposes that a first support base 5 is provided below the annular guide rail 31. A discharge conveyor belt 51, corresponding to the transfer loading component 2, is provided at the left end of the upper surface of the first support base 5 for receiving and conveying chicken shells. A first strip-shaped groove 52 is formed in the middle of the upper surface of the first support base 5. A second motor (not shown) is provided within the first strip-shaped groove 52. The output end of the second motor is connected to a first screw (not shown). A U-shaped sliding block 53 is spirally sleeved on the first screw. A fixed seat 54 is provided on the upper surface of the U-shaped sliding block 53, and the fixed seat 54 is perpendicular to the first support base 5. A second strip-shaped groove 55 is formed on both the front and rear surfaces of the fixed seat 54. A first synchronous motor (not shown) is installed in the slot 55. The output end of the first synchronous motor is connected to a second screw (not shown). A first moving block is spirally sleeved on the second screw. A moving plate 56 is connected to the outer side of the first moving block. A third motor 57 is installed on the outer side of the moving plate 56 at both the front and rear ends. The output end of the third motor 57 is connected to an annular swing rod 58. An inclined limiting rod 59 for limiting the chicken shell is connected to both the front and rear ends of the left side of the annular swing rod 58. A fixed plate 50 is installed at the lower end of the inner side between the moving plates 56 at both the front and rear ends. A second telescopic cylinder 6 is installed on the left side of the fixed plate 50. A cutting saw 61 for separating the chicken shell and the chicken neck is installed at the end of the telescopic rod of the second telescopic cylinder 6.

[0089] To achieve effective separation of chicken shells and necks, this application's solution, based on the aforementioned conveying and feeding component, further includes a discharge conveyor belt at the left end of the upper surface of the first support base, corresponding to the transfer and feeding component, for receiving and conveying chicken shells. This discharge conveyor belt, serving as the mechanism for receiving and initially conveying chicken shells, can be made of wear-resistant, easy-to-clean food-grade materials, such as polyurethane (PU) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), to ensure hygiene standards; or it can adopt a modular mesh belt structure for easy cleaning and maintenance. A first strip-shaped groove is formed in the middle of the upper surface of the first support base. This groove provides precise guidance and installation space for the subsequent drive and movement mechanisms and can be formed by integral molding or precision machining. A second motor is installed within the first strip-shaped groove. This second motor drives the first screw to rotate, thereby achieving lateral positioning of the cutting and separating mechanism. The second motor can be a stepper motor for precise position control or a servo motor for higher dynamic response and control accuracy. The output end of the second motor is connected to a first screw, which converts the rotational motion of the motor into linear motion. A ball screw can be used to reduce frictional resistance and improve transmission efficiency, or a trapezoidal screw can be used to provide higher load-bearing capacity. A U-shaped sliding block is helically fitted onto the first screw. Driven by the first screw, the U-shaped sliding block moves along a first groove and supports the fixed seat above. The U-shaped sliding block can be made of wear-resistant engineering plastic or self-lubricating bronze alloy to ensure smooth movement and durability. A fixed seat is provided on the upper surface of the U-shaped sliding block, and the fixed seat is perpendicular to the first support seat for mounting the core components of the cutting and separating mechanism. The fixed seat can be connected to the U-shaped sliding block by welding or bolting. Second grooves are formed on both the front and rear surfaces of the fixed seat, providing guidance for the lateral synchronous movement of the cutting mechanism. A first synchronous motor is installed within the second groove. This first synchronous motor drives the second screw to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the first moving block and its connected moving plate to move synchronously laterally. The first synchronous motor can be two independent stepper motors for synchronous control, or driven by a servo motor in conjunction with a synchronous belt or gear set. The output end of the first synchronous motor is connected to a second screw, which converts the rotational motion of the motor into the linear motion of the first moving block. A precision ball screw can be used to ensure the synchronization and positioning accuracy of the cutting mechanism. The first moving block is helically sleeved on the second screw. Driven by the second screw, the first moving block moves along a second strip groove and is connected to a moving plate. The first moving block can have a structure with linear bearings to ensure smooth movement. A moving plate is connected to the outer side of the first moving block. This moving plate supports the swinging and limiting components of the cutting mechanism. The moving plate can be made of lightweight, high-strength aluminum alloy or stainless steel. A third motor is installed on the outer side of the moving plate at both ends. This third motor drives the annular swing arm to swing, assisting in the positioning of the chicken shell. The third motor can be a small DC geared motor or a stepper motor.The output end of the third motor is connected to a ring-shaped swing rod, which initially positions the chicken shell through its swinging motion. The ring-shaped swing rod can be made of wear-resistant engineering plastic or smooth-surfaced stainless steel tubing. Both the front and rear ends of the left side of the ring-shaped swing rod are connected to tilting limit rods for limiting the chicken shell's position. These limit rods precisely tilt and limit the chicken shell as the ring-shaped swing rod swings, placing it in the optimal cutting position. The tilting limit rods can be made of an adjustable-angle structure or wrapped with elastic material. A fixing plate is installed on the lower inner side between the front and rear moving plates. This fixing plate is used to install the cutting execution components. The fixing plate can be fixed to the moving plates by bolts or welding. A second telescopic cylinder is installed on the left side of the fixing plate. This second telescopic cylinder drives the cutting saw to extend and retract, achieving the cutting of the chicken shell and neck. The second telescopic cylinder can be a double-acting cylinder or an electric push rod. The end of the telescopic rod of the second telescopic cylinder is equipped with a cutting saw blade for separating chicken shells and necks. This cutting saw blade is the core component for separating chicken shells and necks. It can use a high-speed rotating circular saw blade or a reciprocating band saw. The saw blade material can be food-grade stainless steel.

[0090] This application's solution achieves automated separation of chicken shells and necks by setting a precision cutting and separating mechanism below the conveyor loading component. Specifically, after the arc-shaped support rod on the conveyor loading component transports the chicken shells and necks to the designated position, the discharge conveyor belt at the left end of the upper surface of the first support base receives the chicken shells. Simultaneously, a second motor located in the first strip-shaped groove in the middle of the upper surface of the first support base drives the first screw to rotate, causing the U-shaped sliding block to move linearly along the first strip-shaped groove. The fixed seat above the U-shaped sliding block moves accordingly, thereby adjusting the lateral position of the entire cutting and separating mechanism to accommodate chicken shells of different sizes or positions. In the second strip-shaped groove on the front and rear surfaces of the fixed seat, a first synchronous motor drives the second screw to rotate synchronously, causing the first moving block spirally sleeved on the second screw and its connected moving plate to move synchronously laterally. A third motor on the moving plate drives a ring-shaped swing rod to swing, and the tilting limit rods connected to the front and rear ends of the left side of the ring-shaped swing rod precisely tilt and limit the chicken shell during the swing, ensuring that the chicken shell and neck are in the optimal cutting posture. Once the chicken shell is precisely positioned, the second telescopic cylinder on the left side of the fixed plate drives the cutting saw blade at its end to extend and retract. During the extension and retraction process, the cutting saw blade cuts at the connection between the chicken shell and the chicken neck, thus separating the two. The cut chicken shell continues to be conveyed via the discharge conveyor belt, while the separated chicken neck falls into a pre-set collection container. The entire process, through the coordinated operation of components such as the motor, screw, sliding block, and cylinder, achieves precise positioning, limiting, and efficient cutting of the chicken shell and neck.

[0091] In one specific implementation, the first support base can be welded from 5mm thick 304 stainless steel plate to provide sufficient strength and corrosion resistance. The discharge conveyor belt can be a 200mm wide food-grade PU material conveyor belt, driven by a small DC geared motor. The first and second strip grooves are both precision machined on their respective parts using a CNC milling machine to ensure guiding accuracy. Both the second motor and the first synchronous motor can be closed-loop stepper motors, such as the NEMA 23 model, coupled with ball screw transmission to achieve high-precision positioning. The U-shaped sliding block and the first moving block can be made of aluminum alloy with self-lubricating bushings to reduce friction and wear. The moving plate can be made of anodized aluminum plate, balancing lightweight and strength. The third motor can be a micro servo motor, driving the ring swing arm to swing within a preset angle range via a linkage mechanism. The tilt limit rod can be a carbon fiber rod with a surface coated with food-grade silicone to protect the chicken shell surface. The second telescopic cylinder can be a 50mm stroke pneumatic thin cylinder, with its telescopic action controlled by a solenoid valve. The cutting saw can integrate a food-grade stainless steel circular saw blade with a diameter of 150mm, driven by a high-speed brushless DC motor, with a cutting speed of up to 3000 rpm.

[0092] Through the above technical solution, after the chicken shell and neck are conveyed by the feeding component, automated and precise separation of the chicken shell and neck can be achieved. The cutting and separating mechanism can be precisely adjusted and limited according to the position and posture of the chicken shell, ensuring that the cutting saw can accurately act on the connection between the chicken shell and the neck, thereby avoiding the tedious, inefficient, and unhygienic problems of manual separation. This solution significantly improves the automation level and efficiency of chicken shell processing, reduces labor costs, and ensures product quality and hygiene standards.

[0093] In some embodiments described above in this application, a conveying and feeding device for cutting and feeding chicken shells is proposed, which includes a cutting saw for separating chicken shells and necks. However, in actual operation, after the initial processing by the conveying and feeding device, the position and orientation of the chicken shells may be uncertain, making it difficult for the cutting saw to cut the chicken shells accurately and stably, thereby affecting cutting efficiency and finished product quality.

[0094] Please continue reading. Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this application further proposes that a support column 8 is connected to the left side of the first support base 5, and the support column 8 and the first support base 5 are arranged perpendicularly. A support box 81 is provided on the support column 8. An annular groove 82 is opened on the side of the support box 81. A transmission chain 83 is provided in the annular groove 82. A fourth motor and transmission gear for driving the transmission chain 83 are provided in the support box 81. Multiple push rods 84 for assisting in pushing the chicken shell to the cutting saw blade machine 61 for cutting are arranged at equal intervals on the transmission chain 83.

[0095] A support column is a structural member used to provide structural support, bearing the superstructure and fixing it in a designated position. Support columns can be made of various materials, such as metals (e.g., stainless steel, aluminum alloy) or high-strength engineering plastics, and their cross-sectional shape can be circular, square, or rectangular. They can be connected by welding, bolting, or integral molding. A support box is a closed or semi-closed structure with a certain internal space. Its main function is to house and protect internal mechanical components and provide a mounting base for these components. Support boxes can be made of sheet metal (e.g., steel, aluminum) or injection-molded plastic, and their shape and size are designed according to the layout of internal components and external space constraints. An annular groove is a ring-shaped recessed structure formed on the surface of an object, typically serving as a guide groove or receiving groove. Annular grooves can be formed by milling, casting, or molding processes, and their cross-sectional shape can be U-shaped, V-shaped, or rectangular. The depth and width are determined according to the size and movement requirements of the components they house. A drive chain is a flexible mechanical element used to transmit power and motion, consisting of a series of links connected by pins. Drive chains can be categorized into roller chains, bushing chains, or toothed chains, and are typically made of high-strength alloy steel to ensure sufficient load-bearing capacity and wear resistance. A fourth motor is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to provide rotational power. The fourth motor can be an AC motor, DC motor, or stepper motor, with its power and speed selected based on the required drive load and speed. For example, a stepper motor can be used for precise position control, or a DC geared motor can be used to provide greater torque. A drive gear is a toothed mechanical component that transmits power and motion through the meshing of teeth. Drive gears can be categorized into spur gears, helical gears, or worm gears, and are typically made of alloy steel or engineering plastics to meet strength and wear resistance requirements. A push rod is a rod-shaped structure used to push or guide objects. Push rods can be made of metal (such as stainless steel or aluminum alloy) or high-strength plastic, and their shape can be designed as a straight rod, L-shaped rod, or curved rod to adapt to the shape of the object being pushed and the pushing requirements. They can be installed via a fixed connection or a detachable connection.

[0096] The proposed solution involves connecting a support column to the left side of a first support base, with a support box mounted on the column. An annular groove is formed on the side of the support box, within which a transmission chain is installed. A fourth motor drives a transmission gear, which in turn drives the transmission chain in a circular motion. Multiple push rods, evenly spaced along the transmission chain, move along a preset path and speed as the chain moves. When the chicken carcass is transported to the vicinity of the cutting saw, the push rods precisely contact and push the carcass, stably delivering it into the working area of ​​the cutting saw. This structural design ensures that the posture and position of the chicken carcass are effectively corrected and fixed before entering the cutting saw, enabling the cutting saw to cut the carcass accurately and efficiently. In this way, the solution effectively solves the problem of inaccurate positioning of the chicken carcass during transport, ensuring the continuity and accuracy of the cutting process, and significantly improving the automation level and cutting quality of the entire chicken carcass processing flow.

[0097] In one specific implementation, a rectangular stainless steel support column can be welded to the left side of the first support base, extending vertically upwards. The upper end of the support column is bolted to a support box made of bent and welded aluminum alloy sheet. This support box is cuboid in shape, with a U-shaped annular groove milled horizontally on its side. A roller chain is installed inside the annular groove as a drive chain. A DC geared motor, serving as a fourth motor, is installed inside the support box. Its output shaft is connected to a sprocket via a coupling as a drive gear, which meshes with the roller chain. An L-shaped stainless steel push rod is bolted to the roller chain at regular intervals, with the short side of the L-shaped rod facing the chicken shell, for contacting and pushing the chicken shell. When the fourth motor starts, the sprocket drives the roller chain to circulate within the annular groove, thereby causing the L-shaped push rods to sequentially push the chicken shells towards the cutting saw.

[0098] Through the above technical solution, when chicken shells are conveyed to the cutting saw for cutting, a pushing mechanism consisting of a support column, a support box, an annular groove, a transmission chain, a fourth motor, transmission gears, and a pushing rod can accurately and stably push the chicken shells. This effectively solves the problems of inaccurate positioning and unstable posture that may occur during the conveying process, ensuring that the chicken shells enter the cutting saw with a consistent posture and position. This significantly improves the cutting accuracy and efficiency, reduces cutting deviations and material losses caused by inaccurate positioning, and enhances the reliability of the overall automated processing.

[0099] In some other embodiments, this application proposes a chicken shell collection tank, the transfer and feeding components of which include a second support base, a third strip groove, a fifth motor, a third screw, a second moving block, a U-shaped moving frame, a fourth strip groove, a second synchronous motor, a fourth screw, a third moving block, and a transfer conveyor belt.

[0100] In some of the embodiments described above in this application, although a discharge conveyor belt for receiving and conveying chicken shells is proposed, it does not explain in detail how to efficiently and accurately transfer the processed chicken shells from the discharge conveyor belt to the collection tank. This may result in the chicken shells scattering, accumulating, or being mispositioned during the transfer process, affecting the subsequent collection efficiency and the degree of system automation.

[0101] Please continue reading. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, this application further proposes the aforementioned transfer and loading component. The transfer and loading component 2 includes a second support base 21, which is disposed between the collection tank 1 and the conveying and loading component 3. A third strip groove 22 is provided on the second support base 21, and a fifth motor 23 is provided on the second support base 21. The output end of the fifth motor 23 is connected to a third screw (not shown), and the third screw is disposed in the third strip groove 22. A second moving block (not shown) is spirally sleeved on the third screw, and a U-shaped moving frame 24 is connected to the second moving block. A fourth strip groove 25 is provided on the inner side of each of the two vertical plates of the U-shaped moving frame 24. A second synchronous motor (not shown) is disposed in the fourth strip groove 25, and the output end of the second synchronous motor is connected to the fourth screw (not shown). A third moving block is spirally sleeved on the fourth screw, and a transfer conveyor belt 26 corresponding to the discharge port of the discharge conveyor belt 51 is disposed between the third moving blocks at the left and right ends.

[0102] The second support is a structural component used to support and secure other components of the transfer loading part. It can be a metal plate, a frame structure, or a molded part made of high-strength plastic. Its shape and size can be designed according to the components to be supported and space constraints to provide a stable mounting platform and ensure the overall structural stability of the transfer loading part. The third strip groove is an elongated recessed structure created on the second support. It can be formed on the second support through machining (such as milling or stamping) or integrally molded during mold design. Its function is to provide limiting and guidance for the third screw, ensuring its stable operation along a predetermined path. The fifth motor is a drive device used to provide rotational power. It can be a stepper motor, servo motor, or DC geared motor, the selection of which depends on the required transfer accuracy, speed, and load capacity. It drives the third screw to rotate, thereby moving the second moving block along the third strip groove. The third screw is a mechanical transmission element that converts rotary motion into linear motion. It can be a trapezoidal screw, ball screw, or EKM screw. Driven by the fifth motor, it rotates and engages with the second moving block via a thread, achieving the linear reciprocating motion of the second moving block. The second moving block is a component that can move linearly along the third screw. It can be a slider with internal threads or a platform connected to the screw via a nut. Its material can be metal or engineering plastic. It serves as an intermediate component connecting the third screw and the U-shaped moving frame, converting the rotary motion of the screw into the linear movement of the U-shaped moving frame. The U-shaped moving frame is a frame structure with a U-shaped cross-section that can move linearly. It can be made of welded or bent metal sheets (such as stainless steel or aluminum alloy) or injection-molded engineering plastic parts. It is used to support components such as the conveyor belt and the second synchronous motor, and moves together with the second moving block to achieve overall lateral positioning of the conveyor belt. The fourth groove is a long, recessed structure created on the inner sides of the two vertical plates of the U-shaped moving frame. It can be formed on the vertical plates of the U-shaped moving frame through machining (such as milling) or integrally molded during mold design. It provides limiting and guiding for the fourth screw, ensuring its stable operation along a predetermined path. The second synchronous motor is a motor capable of precisely controlling speed and position, typically used in applications requiring synchronized motion. It can be a stepper motor or a servo motor, used to drive the fourth screw to rotate, thereby moving the third moving block along the fourth groove to adjust the width of the conveyor belt. The fourth screw is a mechanical transmission element that converts rotary motion into linear motion. It can be a trapezoidal screw, ball screw, or EKM screw. Driven by the second synchronous motor, it rotates and engages with the third moving block via a thread, achieving the linear reciprocating motion of the third moving block. The third moving block is a component that can move linearly along the fourth screw. It can be a slider with internal threads or a platform connected to the screw via a nut, serving as an intermediary connecting the fourth screw and the conveyor belt, converting the screw's rotary motion into width adjustment of the conveyor belt.A transfer conveyor belt is a belt conveyor device used for continuous material transport. It can be a flat belt, mesh belt, chain plate belt, or modular plastic belt. The material can be selected according to the characteristics of the material being transported. It is used to receive chicken shells from the discharge conveyor belt and transport them to the collection tank.

[0103] This application's solution achieves precise transfer of chicken shells by placing a transfer loading component between the collection tank and the conveyor loading component, aligning it with the discharge port of the discharge conveyor belt. Specifically, the second support base serves as the basic structure of the transfer loading component, and it has a third groove for guiding the third screw. A fifth motor drives the third screw to rotate, and the third screw converts the rotational motion into the linear reciprocating motion of the second moving block via a helically fitted second moving block. Since the U-shaped moving frame is connected to the second moving block, the entire U-shaped moving frame and the transfer conveyor belt it carries can move laterally, thereby precisely aligning with the discharge port of the discharge conveyor belt, ensuring that the chicken shells can be smoothly and without spillage transferred from the discharge conveyor belt to the transfer conveyor belt. To accommodate chicken shells of different sizes or optimize stacking within the collection tank, a fourth groove is provided on the inner sides of both vertical plates of the U-shaped moving frame. A second synchronous motor drives the fourth screw to rotate, and the fourth screw achieves the linear movement of the third moving block via a helically fitted third moving block. Because the transfer conveyor belt is positioned between the third moving blocks at both ends, the movement of these blocks adjusts the width of the conveyor belt, allowing for flexible handling of chicken shells. After receiving the chicken shells, the conveyor belt transports them to the collection tank. This dual adjustment mechanism (lateral positioning and width adjustment) makes the chicken shell transfer process more flexible, precise, and efficient, effectively solving problems such as inaccurate positioning, scattering, and accumulation that may occur during transfer. It ensures a smooth transition of the chicken shells from the cutting and conveying stage to the collection stage, significantly improving the automation level and operational reliability of the entire system.

[0104] The following is a concrete example: The second support can be a box-shaped structure welded from 5mm thick stainless steel plates, with its internal space accommodating the motor and screw. The third groove can be machined on the top surface of the second support using a CNC milling machine; its width is slightly larger than the diameter of the third screw to provide precise guidance. The fifth motor can be a 100W DC geared motor, connected to the third screw via a coupling. The third screw can be a 16mm diameter ball screw to ensure transmission accuracy and efficiency. The second moving block can be a slider made of aluminum alloy, with a ball nut integrated at its bottom to mate with the ball screw. The U-shaped moving frame can be assembled from 2mm thick aluminum profiles by riveting or welding, with slots pre-drilled on the inner side of its vertical plates for mounting the fourth groove. The fourth groove can be an embedded linear guide rail, providing high-precision linear motion. The second synchronous motor can be a NEMA 17 stepper motor, driving the fourth screw via a synchronous pulley. The fourth screw can be a trapezoidal screw with a diameter of 10mm. The third moving block can be a plastic slider with a trapezoidal nut, whose outer side is fixedly connected to the side of the transfer conveyor belt. The transfer conveyor belt can be a flat belt made of food-grade PU material, and its width can be adjusted within a certain range according to actual needs, such as from 200mm to 400mm.

[0105] Through the above technical solution, this application provides a compact and fully functional transfer and loading component. This component uses a fifth motor to drive a third screw, which in turn moves a U-shaped moving frame laterally, ensuring precise alignment of the transfer conveyor belt with the discharge outlet of the discharge conveyor belt. This effectively prevents chicken shells from scattering or misaligning during transfer. Simultaneously, a second synchronous motor inside the U-shaped moving frame drives a fourth screw, which in turn moves a third moving block, enabling flexible adjustment of the transfer conveyor belt width to accommodate chicken shells of different sizes or optimize the stacking layout within the collection tank. This dual adjustment mechanism ensures smooth, efficient, and precise transfer of chicken shells from the cutting and conveying stage to the collection stage, significantly improving the automation level and operational reliability of the entire chicken shell collection system. It solves problems such as inaccurate positioning, scattering, and accumulation that may occur during chicken shell transfer, thereby improving collection efficiency and hygiene standards.

[0106] In some other embodiments, this application proposes a chicken shell collection tank, which includes a collection tank body for holding and storing chicken shells. The front of the collection tank body is provided with a transfer feeding component to assist in loading and transferring chicken shells into the collection tank body. A conveying feeding component for cutting and conveying chicken shells is provided at the front of the collection tank body, and the transfer feeding component is located between the collection tank body and the conveying feeding component. The front of the collection tank body is provided with an opening and closing door, and a functional module integrated inside the opening and closing door. The functional module includes at least a drying and disinfection unit for drying and sterilizing chicken shells inside the collection tank, and an air filtration and deodorization unit for purifying the exhaust air. However, in the above solutions, the method for removing the processed chicken shells from the collection tank is not clearly defined, which may lead to inconvenience in operation, affect overall work efficiency, and even pose hygiene risks during the material removal process.

[0107] Please continue reading. Figure 2 As shown, this application further proposes that the rear surface of the collection tank 1 is provided with a pick-up port 10 for discharging material, and the pick-up port 10 is provided with a sealed opening and closing door (not shown).

[0108] The retrieval port is a dedicated opening on the collection tank for removing collected and processed chicken shells. This opening is designed to provide a convenient and efficient passage, allowing operators to easily remove the chicken shells from the tank, thus completing the collection cycle. The retrieval port can be designed in various shapes and sizes, such as rectangular, square, circular, or oval, and its size should be sufficient to accommodate the operator's arm or small retrieving tools for grabbing or shoveling the chicken shells. Alternatively, the retrieval port can be designed as an inclined chute to allow the chicken shells to slide out using gravity or auxiliary pushing. The sealing door is installed at the retrieval port to close it when not in a retrieval state. Its main function is to ensure the airtightness of the internal environment of the collection tank, preventing the leakage of odors, bacteria, or microorganisms, while also preventing external contaminants from entering the tank, thereby maintaining the sanitary conditions inside the tank and ensuring the effective operation of the drying and disinfection unit. Sealed doors can take many structural forms, such as hinged, sliding, rotating, or flip-up doors, and usually have sealing strips (such as silicone strips, rubber strips) or sealing gaskets on the edge of the door panel to ensure a tight fit and excellent sealing effect when closed.

[0109] This application's solution provides a convenient discharge channel for processed chicken shells by setting a dedicated retrieval port on the rear surface of the collection tank. After the chicken shells have undergone drying and disinfection, operators can directly remove them through this retrieval port, avoiding the inconvenience and potential contamination risks associated with retrieving them from the front of the tank or other non-dedicated areas. Simultaneously, the sealing door within the retrieval port effectively closes the tank when not retrieving, ensuring the airtightness of the internal environment. This not only helps maintain the efficiency of the drying and disinfection unit and prevents the loss of heat and disinfectant, but also effectively blocks the spread of odors and bacteria, ensuring a hygienic operating environment. This design creates a complete and hygienic closed-loop process for the collection, processing, and removal of chicken shells, significantly improving operational convenience and the overall system's hygiene and safety.

[0110] The following is a specific example: a rectangular retrieval opening, approximately 35 cm wide and 45 cm high, can be provided on the rear surface of the collection tank. This opening is located in the lower half of the rear surface of the collection tank to facilitate material retrieval by the operator. The sealing door within the retrieval opening can be an embedded sliding door structure. The door panel is made of food-grade stainless steel, and its edges are inlaid with high-temperature resistant silicone sealing strips. The door panel slides horizontally inside the retrieval opening via guide rails on both sides. When the door panel is fully closed, the silicone sealing strips fit tightly against the edges of the retrieval opening, forming a reliable seal. A hidden handle can be provided on the door panel for convenient opening or closing by the operator as needed.

[0111] The above technical solution involves installing a discharging port on the rear surface of the collection tank, with a sealed opening and closing door inside. This effectively solves the problems of inconvenient chicken shell removal and potential secondary contamination. This design provides a dedicated and hygienic discharge route, greatly improving operational efficiency and convenience. Simultaneously, the sealed opening and closing door ensures the airtightness of the tank's internal environment, effectively preventing the leakage of odors and bacteria, and maintaining the operational effectiveness of the drying and disinfection unit. This ensures the hygiene and safety of the entire chicken shell collection and processing process, enhancing the user experience.

[0112] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A chicken shell collecting container, characterized in that: The device includes a collection tank for holding chicken shells. The front of the collection tank has a transfer feeding component to assist in loading and transferring the chicken shells into the collection tank. A conveying feeding component for cutting and conveying the chicken shells is located at the front of the collection tank, and the transfer feeding component is positioned between the collection tank and the conveying feeding component. The front of the collection tank has an opening and closing door, and a functional module integrated inside the opening and closing door. The functional module includes at least a drying and disinfection unit for drying and sterilizing the chicken shells inside the collection tank, and an air filtration and deodorization unit for purifying the exhaust air.

2. The chicken shell collecting container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying and disinfection unit includes a miniature fan, a PTC heating element, and an ultraviolet germicidal lamp; the air filtration and deodorization unit includes a detachable composite filter element located at the air outlet, the composite filter element comprising at least an activated carbon layer and a HEPA layer.

3. A chicken shell collecting container according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes an intelligent control unit, which includes a microprocessor and a humidity sensor electrically connected to the microprocessor; the humidity sensor is used to monitor the humidity inside the tank, and the microprocessor is configured to automatically start the drying and disinfection unit to run a predetermined cycle when the humidity value is higher than a preset threshold.

4. A chicken shell collecting container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection tank is equipped with a support box. A rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on both the left and right ends of the support box. The rotating shaft is driven by a first motor. Gears are mounted on both the upper and lower ends of the rotating shaft. A ring rack is mounted between the gears on the left and right ends. Multiple movable plates are connected to the ring rack at equal intervals. A ring guide groove is opened on the bottom surface of the support box. Guide wheels for embedding into the ring guide groove are mounted on the lower surface of the movable plates. Multiple placement mesh plates for placing chicken shells are mounted at equal intervals on the movable plates.

5. A chicken shell collecting container according to claim 2, characterized in that: The collection tank has air outlets on its upper surface and right side, and each air outlet is equipped with an air outlet hopper, which is connected to an air outlet pipe.

6. A chicken shell collecting container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying and feeding component includes an annular guide rail. The annular guide rail is located at the front left of the collection tank. The front and rear ends of the annular guide rail are supported by L-shaped support frames. Multiple mobile cranes are evenly spaced on the annular guide rail. A fixed block is provided on the lower surface of the mobile crane. A first connecting rod is provided on the lower surface of the fixed block. A second connecting rod is connected to the lower end of the first connecting rod, and the second connecting rod is perpendicular to the first connecting rod. Support blocks are provided at both the front and rear ends of the upper surface of the second connecting rod. A first telescopic cylinder is embedded in the support block. An arc-shaped support rod for supporting chicken shells and necks is provided at the end of the telescopic rod of the first telescopic cylinder, and the arc-shaped support rod is sleeved on the second connecting rod.

7. A chicken shell collecting container according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first support base is provided below the annular guide rail. A discharge conveyor belt, corresponding to the transfer loading component, is provided on the left end of the upper surface of the first support base for receiving and conveying chicken shells. A first strip-shaped groove is formed in the middle of the upper surface of the first support base. A second motor is installed within the first strip-shaped groove. The output end of the second motor is connected to a first screw. A U-shaped sliding block is spirally fitted onto the first screw. A fixing seat is provided on the upper surface of the U-shaped sliding block, and the fixing seat is perpendicular to the first support base. Second strip-shaped grooves are formed on both the front and rear surfaces of the fixing seat. A first... The system includes a synchronous motor, a second screw connected to the output end of the first synchronous motor, a first moving block screwed on the second screw, a moving plate connected to the outer side of the first moving block, a third motor on the outer side of the moving plates at both ends, an annular swing rod connected to the output end of the third motor, inclined limiting rods for limiting the chicken shell connected to both ends of the left front of the annular swing rod, a fixed plate at the lower end of the inner side between the moving plates at both ends, a second telescopic cylinder on the left side of the fixed plate, and a cutting saw for separating the chicken shell and neck at the end of the telescopic rod of the second telescopic cylinder.

8. A chicken shell collecting container according to claim 7, characterized in that: A support column is connected to the left side of the first support base, and the support column is perpendicular to the first support base. A support box is provided on the support column. An annular groove is opened on the side of the support box. A transmission chain is provided in the annular groove. A fourth motor and transmission gear for driving the transmission chain are provided in the support box. Multiple push rods for assisting in pushing the chicken shell to the cutting saw for cutting are arranged at equal intervals on the transmission chain.

9. A chicken shell collecting container according to claim 7, characterized in that: The transfer and loading component includes a second support base, which is disposed between the collection tank and the conveying and loading component. The second support base has a third strip-shaped groove and a fifth motor. The output end of the fifth motor is connected to a third screw, which is disposed within the third strip-shaped groove. A second moving block is spirally sleeved on the third screw, and a U-shaped moving frame is connected to the second moving block. A fourth strip-shaped groove is formed on the inner side of each of the two vertical plates of the U-shaped moving frame. A second synchronous motor is disposed within the fourth strip-shaped groove, and the output end of the second synchronous motor is connected to the fourth screw. The third moving block is spirally sleeved on the fourth screw. A transfer conveyor belt corresponding to the discharge port of the discharge conveyor belt is disposed between the third moving blocks at the left and right ends.

10. A chicken shell collecting container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear surface of the collection tank is provided with a retrieval port for discharging material, and a sealed opening and closing door is provided inside the retrieval port.

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