A fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulse light technology and composite preservative

Abstract

The application provides a fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulse light technology and composite preservative, which comprises a cabinet body; a placing rack is arranged in the cabinet body to place fruits and vegetables; a xenon lamp is arranged on the inner wall of the cabinet body to pulse light the fruits and vegetables; a preservation liquid circulating pipeline is arranged on the inner wall of the cabinet body to spray the fruits and vegetables with the preservation liquid; a fan is arranged on the cabinet body to make the air in and out of the cabinet body circulate; and a control panel is arranged on the cabinet door of the cabinet body to adjust the preservation mode of the preservation cabinet. The fresh fruit and vegetable preservation cabinet has simple structure, can efficiently sterilize the fruits and vegetables, can degrade pesticide residues of the fruits and vegetables, and can prolong the preservation period of the fruits and vegetables.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fruit and vegetable preservation technology, and in particular to a fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device that combines pulsed light technology with a composite preservative. Background Technology

[0002] my country suffers from severe fruit loss and enormous resource waste. Therefore, efficient and green preservation of post-harvest fruits is an inevitable path to improve the fruit industry. The initial processing rate of fruits after harvest in my country is only about 20-30%, far lower than in countries and regions such as Europe, America, and Japan. The post-harvest loss rate of fruits and vegetables in my country can reach 35%-50%, resulting in economic losses of hundreds of billions of yuan annually due to fruit and vegetable decay.

[0003] Currently, fruit and vegetable preservation technologies widely employ methods such as ultraviolet light, ozone, and refrigeration. However, these traditional technologies have certain limitations. For example, ultraviolet light and ozone sterilization may damage the fruit or cause potential environmental pollution. Furthermore, existing technologies still face challenges in removing pesticide residues, maintaining the natural quality of fruits and vegetables, and extending shelf life. The market urgently needs a more efficient, green, and safe preservation solution. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the aforementioned technologies. Therefore, the objective of the present invention is to propose a fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulsed light technology and a composite preservative. This fresh fruit and vegetable preservation cabinet has a simple structure, can efficiently sterilize fruits and vegetables, degrade pesticide residues, and extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, embodiments of the present invention propose a fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulsed light technology and a composite preservative, comprising: a cabinet;

[0006] The cabinet is equipped with shelves for placing fruits and vegetables. Xenon lamps are installed on the inner wall of the cabinet to provide pulsed light to the fruits and vegetables. A preservative liquid circulation pipe is installed on the inner wall of the cabinet to spray the fruits and vegetables with preservative liquid. A fan is installed on the cabinet to circulate air inside and outside the cabinet. The control panel is located on the cabinet door to adjust the preservation mode of the refrigeration cabinet.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulsed light technology and a composite preservative utilizes a xenon lamp for pulsed light sterilization of fruits and vegetables, sprays a preservative solution onto the fruits and vegetables through a preservation circulation pipe, and uses a fan to circulate air inside and outside the cabinet to dry the preservative solution on the fruits and vegetables. The duration of the xenon lamp, preservative solution, and drying is controlled via a control panel, forming a rational and orderly combined system control. This leaves a durable antibacterial protective layer on the surface of the fruit, extending its shelf life. This fresh fruit and vegetable preservation cabinet has a simple structure, can efficiently sterilize fruits and vegetables, degrade pesticide residues, and extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

[0008] In addition, the fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulsed light technology and composite preservative proposed in the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0009] Optionally, the fan is located at the top and rear of the cabinet.

[0010] Optionally, the preservation liquid circulation pipe is located between the shelf and the cabinet door, and surrounds the placement entrance of the shelf.

[0011] Optionally, the placement rack has multiple hollowed-out partitions, which form multiple placement spaces, and each placement space is equipped with the xenon lamp.

[0012] Furthermore, the partition is made of stainless steel.

[0013] Furthermore, the preservation liquid circulation pipe is equipped with a spray head and a liquid inlet. The spray head extends into each placement space to spray the fruits and vegetables, and the liquid inlet is located outside the cabinet to replenish the preservation liquid in the preservation liquid circulation pipe.

[0014] Optionally, the control panel includes a xenon lamp mode, a preservative liquid mode, and a drying mode.

[0015] Optionally, the bottom of the inner wall of the cabinet is provided with a floor drain that can receive excess preservative liquid after spraying, and the floor drain is connected to the liquid inlet. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulsed light technology and composite preservative according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulsed light technology and composite preservative according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0019] Cabinet 1, Shelf 11, Compartment 111, Xenon Lamp 12, Preservative Circulation Pipe 13, Sprayer Head 131, Liquid Inlet 132, Fan 14, Cabinet Door 15, Control Panel 16, Floor Drain 17. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0021] To better understand the above technical solutions, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the present invention and to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0022] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-2 The present invention provides a detailed description of a fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulsed light technology and a composite preservative, which includes: a cabinet 1.

[0023] Specifically, the cabinet 1 is equipped with a shelf 11 for placing fruits and vegetables, a xenon lamp 12 is installed on the inner wall of the cabinet 1 to provide pulsed light to the fruits and vegetables, a preservative liquid circulation pipe 13 is installed on the inner wall of the cabinet 1 to spray preservative liquid on the fruits and vegetables, a fan 14 is installed on the cabinet 1 to circulate air inside and outside the cabinet 1, and a control panel 16 is installed on the cabinet door 15 of the cabinet 1 to adjust the preservation mode of the refrigeration cabinet.

[0024] In other words, using the xenon lamp 12 to subject fruits and vegetables to short-term, high-intensity radiation can quickly kill bacteria, mold, and other microorganisms while avoiding damage to the quality of the fruits and vegetables. In addition, combined with a compound preservative, the preservation effect is further enhanced, playing a role in anti-oxidation, anti-rot, and pest prevention, significantly extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. The fan 14 enhances the air circulation inside and outside the cabinet 1, thereby allowing the preservative liquid sprayed on the fruits and vegetables to dry and form an antibacterial protective layer on the surface of the fruits and vegetables, further improving the preservation effect of the fruits and vegetables.

[0025] Therefore, the xenon lamp 12 sterilizes fruits and vegetables with pulsed light, the preservation liquid is sprayed onto the fruits and vegetables through the preservation circulation pipe, and the fan 14 circulates air inside and outside the cabinet 1 to dry the preservation liquid on the fruits and vegetables. The control panel 16 regulates the xenon lamp 12, the preservation liquid, and the drying time, forming a reasonable and orderly combined system control, thereby leaving a long-lasting antibacterial protective layer on the surface of the fruit and extending its shelf life. This fresh fruit and vegetable preservation cabinet has a simple structure, can efficiently sterilize fruits and vegetables, degrade pesticide residues, and extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

[0026] Optionally, fans 14 are located at the top and rear of cabinet 1. Understandably, this arrangement facilitates air circulation inside and outside cabinet 1, thereby accelerating the drying speed of the preservative solution on fruits and vegetables, allowing a protective layer to quickly form on the surface of the fruits and vegetables, thus promoting freshness. Specifically, there can be four fans 14 at the rear of cabinet 1, two fans 14 at the top of cabinet 1, and four fans 14 on the cabinet door 15. The two top fans 14 can exhaust air outwards, while the other eight fans 14 blow air inwards.

[0027] Optionally, the preservative circulation pipe 13 is located between the shelf 11 and the cabinet door 15, and surrounds the placement entrance of the shelf 11. Understandably, this arrangement facilitates thorough spraying of the preservative solution onto the fruits and vegetables on the shelf 11, thereby improving the preservation effect. The preservative circulation pipe 13 may be square-shaped to match the cabinet body 1.

[0028] Optionally, the shelf 11 has multiple perforated partitions 111, which create multiple storage spaces, each equipped with a xenon lamp 12. Understandably, the multiple perforated partitions 111 facilitate the creation of multiple storage spaces for fruits and vegetables, allowing more of the outer surface of the fruits and vegetables to be exposed for thorough spraying with preservative solution, while also improving air circulation. The xenon lamp 12 in each storage space ensures sufficient pulsed light irradiation of the fruits and vegetables on each layer, resulting in better sterilization. The xenon lamp 12 can be elongated tubular, and four xenon lamps 12 can be installed around the perimeter of each storage space.

[0029] Furthermore, the partition 111 is made of stainless steel. Understandably, this design facilitates a longer service life for the partition 111 and also makes the processing of the perforated areas easier. The perforations in the partition 111 can be in a grid pattern, and the number of partitions 111 can be four.

[0030] Furthermore, the preservative circulation pipe 13 is equipped with a spray head 131 and a liquid inlet 132. The spray head 131 extends into each placement space to spray the fruits and vegetables, and the liquid inlet 132 is located outside the cabinet 1 to replenish the preservative liquid in the preservative circulation pipe 13. Understandably, by extending the spray head 131 into each placement space to spray the fruits and vegetables, it is convenient to ensure sufficient preservative spraying on each layer of fruits and vegetables; the liquid inlet 132 facilitates the replenishment of preservative liquid into the preservative circulation pipe 13. Specifically, the spray head 131 in the top placement space can be located at the top of the cabinet 1, and there can be two of them. The spray heads 131 in each placement space can extend into the placement space from the left and right sides for a certain distance. The liquid inlet 132 can be located at the top of the cabinet 1 and extend into the cabinet 1 to connect with the preservative circulation pipe 13.

[0031] Optionally, the control panel 16 features a xenon lamp mode 12, a preservation liquid mode, and a drying mode. Understandably, these settings facilitate switching between the xenon lamp mode 12, the preservation liquid mode, and the drying mode. Individual modes can be freely selected for use, or they can be used in combination, making the refrigerator more flexible in its use. It is not only suitable for post-harvest preservation of fruits and vegetables but can also be widely applied in agricultural product planting bases, primary processing enterprises, and many other fields. The control panel 16 also allows setting the working time for each operating mode.

[0032] Optionally, the bottom of the inner wall of the cabinet 1 is equipped with a floor drain 17 to receive excess preservative liquid after spraying. The floor drain 17 is connected to the liquid inlet 132. Understandably, the floor drain 17 facilitates the collection of excess preservative liquid, which then flows from the floor drain 17 into the liquid inlet 132 and into the preservative liquid circulation pipe 13, ensuring that the sprayed preservative liquid can be circulated in a timely manner and avoiding waste. The preservative liquid collected by the floor drain 17 can be pumped into the liquid inlet 132.

[0033] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0034] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0037] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification should not be construed as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulsed light technology and a composite preservative, characterized in that, include: Cabinet; The cabinet is equipped with shelves for placing fruits and vegetables. Xenon lamps are installed on the inner wall of the cabinet to provide pulsed light to the fruits and vegetables. A preservative liquid circulation pipe is installed on the inner wall of the cabinet to spray the fruits and vegetables with preservative liquid. A fan is installed on the cabinet to circulate air inside and outside the cabinet. The control panel is located on the cabinet door to adjust the preservation mode of the refrigeration cabinet.

2. The fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulsed light technology and composite preservative as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fan is located at the top and rear of the cabinet.

3. The fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulsed light technology and composite preservative as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The preservation liquid circulation pipe is located between the shelf and the cabinet door, and surrounds the placement entrance of the shelf.

4. The fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulsed light technology and composite preservative as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The placement rack has multiple hollowed-out partitions, which form multiple placement spaces, and each placement space is equipped with the xenon lamp.

5. The fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulsed light technology and composite preservative as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The partition is made of stainless steel.

6. The fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulsed light technology and composite preservative as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The preservation liquid circulation pipeline is equipped with a spray head and a liquid inlet. The spray head extends into each placement space to spray fruits and vegetables, and the liquid inlet is located outside the cabinet to replenish the preservation liquid in the preservation liquid circulation pipeline.

7. The fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulsed light technology and composite preservative as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The control panel features a xenon lamp mode, a preservative liquid mode, and a drying mode.

8. The fresh fruit and vegetable preservation device combining pulsed light technology and composite preservative as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the inner wall of the cabinet is equipped with a floor drain that can receive excess preservative liquid after spraying, and the floor drain is connected to the liquid inlet.

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