An automatic cleaning and removing device for mussel byssus
By using a filter cylinder and clamping double rollers in an automated mussel byssus removal device, combined with water flow and rotating agitators, highly efficient automated removal of mussel byssus is achieved. This solves the problem of low efficiency in manual removal, reduces costs, and improves product quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENGSI JINGSHENG MUSSEL IND DEV CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the removal of mussel byssal fibers relies on manual operation, resulting in high costs and low efficiency, which cannot meet the high standards required by modern food industry.
An automated cleaning and removal device for mussel byssal threads is designed. By setting a filter screen and clamping double rollers inside the filter cylinder, the byssal threads are automatically extracted by the combined action of water flow and rotating agitator.
It improves the efficiency of mussel byssal silk removal, reduces labor intensity, ensures product quality and appearance, and reduces production costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of aquatic product processing equipment technology, specifically to an automated device for cleaning and removing mussel byssal threads. Background Technology
[0002] As an important economic shellfish, mussels are processed into various forms, mainly including modern processed products such as quick-frozen granular mussels, quick-frozen half-shell mussels, and quick-frozen whole-shell mussels, as well as traditional dried products such as dried mussel granules and split-dried "butterfly mussels". In the processing of all these products, a crucial pre-treatment step is to clean the mussels thoroughly, which includes completely removing the byssal threads.
[0003] Byssal threads are strong, tough fibrous bundles of scleroprotein, primarily composed of shell matrix, that extend from the byssal pores in the mussel's foot. Their biological function is to firmly attach the mussel to rocks, seaweed, or other substrates. However, this characteristic presents significant problems during processing: First, byssal threads accumulate a large amount of impurities from seawater during growth; if not thoroughly removed, these impurities will contaminate subsequent processing steps. Second, byssal threads themselves are tough and inedible; if they remain in the finished product, they will severely affect the mussel's taste and texture. Third, processed products with byssal threads are unsightly and have damaged appearance, significantly reducing their market price and product grade.
[0004] Currently, the removal of byssal fibers in the mussel processing industry mainly relies on manual labor. This method has many drawbacks: firstly, labor costs are constantly rising, significantly increasing the production costs of enterprises; secondly, the labor intensity of operators is high, and the working environment is harsh; thirdly, the low efficiency of manual removal has become a bottleneck restricting the large-scale and automated processing of mussels, and cannot meet the high standards of efficiency and hygiene required by the modern food industry.
[0005] Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned shortcomings in the existing technology, there is an urgent need to design an automated device that can efficiently and cleanly remove mussel byssal threads to replace traditional manual labor, reduce production costs and labor intensity, improve processing efficiency and product quality, and thus promote the upgrading and development of the mussel processing industry. Summary of the Invention
[0006] To address the problems existing in the prior art, an automated mussel byssal silk removal device is provided. By setting a filter screen inside the filter cylinder, a processing chamber for placing mussels and a byssal silk collection chamber surrounding it are constructed. Under the combined action of water flow and rotating agitator, the byssal silk passes through the filter holes of the filter screen and is clamped by rotating clamping rollers. Through the continuous rotation of the clamping rollers, the byssal silk can be effectively extracted from the mussels, thus solving the problem of traditional manual removal of mussel byssal silk.
[0007] To address the problems of existing technologies, this invention provides an automated cleaning and removal device for mussel byssal threads, comprising: a fixed cylinder with a closed disc at its bottom; a filter cylinder coaxially mounted on the top of the closed disc, the interior of which forms a processing chamber for accommodating mussels, and the outer wall of the filter cylinder and the inner wall of the fixed cylinder forming a byssal thread collection chamber; clamping rollers distributed circumferentially on the outer side of the filter cylinder, forming a clamping gap between the clamping rollers corresponding to the filter holes of the filter cylinder, the clamping gap being used to clamp the byssal threads passing through the filter holes and winding them into the collection chamber; a rotating main shaft coaxially mounted on the closed disc, the rotating main shaft equipped with an agitator that stirs the mussels during rotation, the rotating main shaft being drive-connected to the clamping rollers, the agitator guiding water flow in the processing chamber through the filter holes of the filter cylinder into the byssal thread collection chamber when rotating, the byssal threads passing through the filter holes with the water flow and being clamped and pulled outward by the clamping gap; and a rotation drive assembly located outside the fixed cylinder, its torque output end being drive-connected to the rotating main shaft.
[0008] Preferably, the clamping rollers include a first clamping roller and a second clamping roller arranged parallel to each other on the outer wall of the filter screen cylinder. The bottom end of the first clamping roller passes through the closed disc and is connected to the rotating main shaft for transmission. A first rubber sleeve is fitted on the first clamping roller, and a second rubber sleeve is fitted on the second clamping roller.
[0009] Preferably, the second rubber sleeve is composed of independent rubber rings arranged along the length of the second clamping roller; the inner diameter of each rubber ring is larger than the diameter of the second clamping roller; a coaxial elastic reset mechanism is provided between the rubber ring and the second clamping roller; when the rubber ring is subjected to external force and deviates from the axis of the second clamping roller, it is necessary to overcome the reset force provided by the coaxial elastic reset mechanism.
[0010] Preferably, the top and bottom of the inner cavity of the rubber ferrule both have tapered surfaces; the coaxial elastic reset mechanism includes an abutment ring coaxially abutting against the tapered surface of the rubber ferrule, and an elastic element coaxially disposed between two opposing abutment rings.
[0011] Preferably, it further includes a transmission assembly that drives the rotating spindle and the first clamping roller. The transmission assembly includes: a gear, which is coaxially fixedly disposed at the bottom end of the first clamping roller; an internal gear ring, which is coaxially rotatably disposed at the bottom of the closed disk, and the internal gear ring meshes with the gear; and a connecting frame, which has a connecting cylinder coaxially fixedly connected to the rotating spindle and a connecting ring coaxially fixedly connected to the internal gear ring, and a connecting plate is disposed between the connecting cylinder and the connecting ring.
[0012] Preferably, the agitator includes an agitator sleeve coaxially connected to the rotating main shaft, and the agitator sleeve is provided with arc-shaped blades distributed along its circumference.
[0013] Preferably, the top of the closed disc is provided with a collection groove communicating with the collection chamber and a connecting groove extending radially along the closed disc. The connecting groove is connected with the collection groove, and the top of the collection groove is provided with a perforated filter ring. The water flow can pass through the filter holes of the filter screen cylinder, the collection chamber, the collection groove and the connecting groove in sequence, and finally re-enter the treatment chamber, thereby forming a circulating water flow path; the byss wire passes through the filter holes of the filter screen cylinder under the drive of the water flow.
[0014] Preferably, the outer circumferential surface of the perforated filter box extends upward to form a lifting tube, and a limiting ring is provided at the top end of the lifting tube, which is coaxial with it and abuts against the top end of the fixed tube.
[0015] Preferably, the agitator sleeve is splined with the rotating spindle, and the top end of the rotating spindle is provided with a limiting bolt that is threadedly connected to it. The top end of the limiting bolt is provided with a limiting seat that abuts against the top end of the agitator sleeve.
[0016] Preferably, the limiting seat is provided with a handle that extends radially along the agitator sleeve.
[0017] The advantages of this application compared to the prior art are:
[0018] This application constructs a processing chamber for placing mussels and a byssus collection chamber surrounding it by setting a filter screen inside the filter cylinder. Under the combined action of water flow and rotating agitator, the byssus passes through the filter holes of the filter screen and is held by rotating clamping rollers. Through the continuous rotation of the clamping rollers, the byssus can be effectively extracted from the mussels, thus solving the problem of traditional manual removal of mussel byssus. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an automated mussel byssal silk removal device according to the present invention, viewed from a first perspective.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of an automated mussel byssal silk removal device according to the present invention from a second perspective.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a perspective sectional view of an automated mussel byssal silk removal device according to the present invention.
[0022] Figure 4 This is an axial cross-sectional view of an automated mussel byssal silk removal device according to the present invention.
[0023] Figure 5 This is a radial cross-sectional view of an automated mussel byssal silk removal device according to the present invention.
[0024] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the filter cylinder in an automated mussel byssal silk removal device of the present invention.
[0025] Figure 7 This is an exploded perspective view of the transmission component in an automated mussel byssal silk removal device of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the clamping double rollers in an automated mussel byssal silk removal device of the present invention.
[0027] Figure 9 This is an axial sectional view of the second clamping roller and the second rubber sleeve of an automated mussel byss cleaning and removal device according to the present invention.
[0028] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Fixed cylinder; 11. Enclosed disc; 111. Collection trough; 112. Connecting trough; 12. Byss thread collection chamber; 13. Perforated filter ring; 131. Lifting cylinder; 132. Limiting ring; 2. Filter screen cylinder; 21. Processing chamber; 3. Clamping double rollers; 31. First clamping roller; 32. Second clamping roller; 33. First rubber sleeve; 34. Second rubber sleeve; 341. Rubber collar; 342. Abutment ring; 343. Elastic element; 4. Rotating main shaft; 41. Agitator; 411. Agitator sleeve; 412. Arc-shaped blade; 42. Limiting bolt; 421. Limiting seat; 422. Handle; 61. Gear; 62. Internal gear ring; 621. Connecting cylinder; 622. Connecting ring; 623. Connecting plate. Detailed Implementation
[0029] To further understand the features, technical means, and specific objectives and functions achieved by the present invention, the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0030] like Figures 1-4 As shown, an automated mussel byssal silk cleaning and removal device includes: a fixed cylinder 1 with a closed disc 11 at its bottom; a filter cylinder 2, coaxially mounted on the top of the closed disc 11, the interior of the filter cylinder 2 forming a processing chamber 21 for accommodating mussels, and the outer wall of the filter cylinder 2 forming a byssal silk collection chamber 12 between the inner wall of the fixed cylinder 1; and clamping rollers 3, distributed circumferentially on the outer side of the filter cylinder 2, with a clamping gap between the clamping rollers 3 corresponding to the filter holes of the filter cylinder 2, the clamping gap being used to clamp the mussels passing through the filter holes. The byssal threads are drawn and wound into the collection chamber; the main shaft 4 is coaxially mounted on the closed disk 11, and the main shaft 4 is equipped with an agitator 41 that agitates the mussels when rotating. The main shaft 4 is connected to the clamping double rollers 3. When the agitator 41 rotates, it guides the water flow in the processing chamber 21 into the byssal thread collection chamber 12 through the filter holes of the filter screen cylinder 2. The byssal threads pass through the filter holes with the water flow and are clamped and pulled outward by the clamping gap; the rotation drive assembly is located outside the fixed cylinder 1, and its torque output end is connected to the main shaft 4.
[0031] During operation, the mussels to be processed are placed in the processing chamber 21 formed by the filter screen cylinder 2. The rotary drive assembly is activated, driving the rotating main shaft 4 and its agitator 41 to rotate. The agitator 41 agitates the mussels during rotation, simultaneously propelling the water flow, causing the water in the processing chamber 21 to flow out through the filter holes. Under the combined action of the water flow and mechanical agitation, the mussel byssal threads gradually extend and pass through the filter holes into the byssal thread collection chamber 12. The clamping rollers 3 rotate synchronously under the transmission connection, accurately clamping the protruding byssal threads through the gap between them. As the rollers continue to rotate, the byssal threads are continuously pulled out of the mussels and finally rolled into the collection chamber for collection.
[0032] The beneficial effect of this device is that it effectively separates the processing chamber 21 from the byssal silk collection chamber 12 through the filter screen cylinder 2. Combined with the water flow dynamics generated by the agitator 41 and the mechanical clamping action of the clamping rollers 3, it achieves automated and continuous extraction of mussel byssal silk, significantly improving removal efficiency. The structure is rationally designed, operates continuously and stably, effectively replacing traditional manual operation, reducing labor intensity, and avoiding damage to the mussel body, thus ensuring product quality.
[0033] like Figures 5-9 As shown, the clamping rollers 3 include a first clamping roller 31 and a second clamping roller 32 arranged parallel to each other on the outer wall of the filter screen cylinder 2. The bottom end of the first clamping roller 31 passes through the closed disk 11 and is connected to the rotating main shaft 4 for transmission. A first rubber sleeve 33 is sleeved on the first clamping roller 31, and a second rubber sleeve 34 is sleeved on the second clamping roller 32.
[0034] When the rotary drive assembly is activated, the main shaft 4 drives the first clamping roller 31 to rotate via the transmission mechanism, and the second clamping roller 32 rotates accordingly. The rubber sleeves on the two rollers rotate in opposite directions. The mussel byssal threads passing through the filter holes are accurately guided into the flexible clamping gap formed by the pair of rubber sleeves. Utilizing the high friction and elastic deformation of the rubber material, the byssal threads are firmly clamped without being cut or damaged. As the clamping rollers 3 continue to rotate, the byssal threads are smoothly and continuously extracted from the processing chamber 21 and guided to the byssal thread collection chamber 12.
[0035] like Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the second rubber sleeve 34 is composed of independent rubber rings 341 arranged along the length of the second clamping roller 32; the inner diameter of each rubber ring 341 is larger than the diameter of the second clamping roller 32; a coaxial elastic reset mechanism is provided between the rubber ring 341 and the second clamping roller 32; when the rubber ring 341 is subjected to external force and deviates from the axis of the second clamping roller 32, it is necessary to overcome the reset force provided by the coaxial elastic reset mechanism.
[0036] During the byss wire extraction process, when unevenly sized or clump-like byss wires enter the clamping gap, they exert uneven pressure on the local rubber rings 341. At this time, the individual rubber rings 341 directly impacted can undergo slight deflection and retraction within permissible limits, effectively preventing the byss wires from jamming or breaking. Simultaneously, adjacent rings not directly impacted can maintain their original positions and continue performing the clamping task. As the clamping rollers 3 rotate, after the byss wire clump passes through, the deflected rings quickly return to their original position under the action of the internal elastic reset mechanism, restoring to the optimal clamping state, thereby ensuring the continuity and adaptability of the extraction process.
[0037] like Figure 9 As shown, the top and bottom of the inner cavity of the rubber ring 341 both have tapered surfaces; the coaxial elastic reset mechanism includes an abutment ring 342 that abuts against the tapered surface of the rubber ring 341, and an elastic element 343 that is coaxially disposed between two opposing abutment rings 342.
[0038] When the rubber ring 341 needs to deflect due to force, the conical surface of its inner cavity slides along the contact surface of the abutment ring 342. This conical mating structure naturally guides the ring to perform a self-centering tilting movement, while simultaneously transmitting the deflection force to the intermediate elastic element 343. The elastic element 343 is then compressed or bent, accumulating reset energy. Once the abnormal external force that caused the ring deflection (such as a ball of byss wire) passes, the energy accumulated by the compressed elastic element 343 is immediately released, pushing the upper and lower abutment rings 342 back to their conical positions, thereby accurately and automatically restoring the rubber ring 341 to its initial working position coaxial with the clamping roller, preparing it for the next clamping.
[0039] like Figure 7 As shown, it also includes a transmission assembly that drives the rotating main shaft 4 and the first clamping roller 31. The transmission assembly includes: a gear 61, which is coaxially fixedly disposed at the bottom end of the first clamping roller 31; an internal gear ring 62, which is coaxially rotatably disposed at the bottom of the closed disk 11, and the internal gear ring 62 meshes with the gear 61; and a connecting frame, which has a connecting cylinder 621 coaxially fixedly connected to the rotating main shaft 4 and a connecting ring 622 coaxially fixedly connected to the internal gear ring 62, and a connecting plate 623 is disposed between the connecting cylinder 621 and the connecting ring 622.
[0040] When the rotary drive assembly is activated, driving the main rotating shaft 4 to rotate, the connecting frame fixed to it rotates synchronously. The rotation of the connecting frame drives the connecting ring 622 on it, which in turn drives the internal gear ring 62 fixed to it to rotate. The rotation of the internal gear ring 62 is transmitted to the gear 61 at the bottom of the first clamping roller 31 through gear 61 meshing, ultimately driving the first clamping roller 31 to rotate. Through this transmission chain, the synchronous transmission of power from the central rotating main shaft 4 to one of the circumferential clamping rollers 3 is realized.
[0041] like Figure 6 As shown, the agitator 41 includes an agitator sleeve 411 coaxially connected to the rotating main shaft 4, and the agitator sleeve 411 is provided with arc-shaped blades 412 distributed along its circumference.
[0042] When the main shaft 4 rotates under the drive of the drive assembly, it synchronously drives the agitator sleeve 411 and its arc-shaped blades 412 to rotate. As these arc-shaped blades 412 rotate, their unique curved surfaces smoothly agitate the water flow and mussels, forming a continuous spiral water flow around the axis. This water flow not only effectively agitates the mussels, ensuring full contact between all parts and promoting the extension of byssal threads, but also generates an outward guiding force, gently and continuously pushing the water and extended byssal threads in the treatment chamber 21 towards the filter holes of the filter cylinder 2, creating favorable conditions for subsequent byssal thread removal.
[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, the top of the closed disc 11 is provided with a collection groove 111 communicating with the collection chamber and a connecting groove 112 extending radially along the closed disc 11. The connecting groove 112 communicates with the collection groove 111, and the top of the collection groove 111 is provided with a perforated filter ring 13. Water can pass through the filter holes of the filter cylinder 2, the collection chamber, the collection groove 111 and the connecting groove 112 in sequence, and finally re-enter the treatment chamber 21, thereby forming a circulating water flow path; the footwire passes through the filter holes of the filter cylinder 2 under the drive of the water flow.
[0044] Driven by the rotation of the arc-shaped blades 412, the water in the treatment chamber 21 carries the extended byssal threads through the filter holes into the collection chamber. The byssal threads are captured and retained in the collection chamber by the clamping rollers 3, while the water that has separated the byssal threads continues to flow downwards, undergoing secondary filtration through the perforated filter ring 13 at the top of the collection tank 111 to ensure no byssal threads remain. Subsequently, this relatively clean water flow is guided by the radial connecting groove 112 and smoothly flows back into the treatment chamber 21. This process repeats continuously, forming a continuous, closed circulating water path within the entire device.
[0045] like Figure 4 As shown, the outer circumferential surface of the perforated filter box extends upward to form a lifting tube 131, and a limiting ring 132 is provided at the top of the lifting tube 131, which is coaxial with it and abuts against the top of the fixed tube 1.
[0046] When it is necessary to clean the accumulated byss wire in the collection chamber or to perform equipment maintenance, the operator can directly apply force through the lifting cylinder 131. The abutment design between the limiting ring 132 and the top of the fixing cylinder 1 not only provides precise installation positioning for the perforated filter box, ensuring that the collection groove 111 below is aligned with the flow channel of the connecting groove 112, but also forms a force-bearing point. When pulling upward, the force is evenly transmitted to the entire perforated filter box through the lifting cylinder 131, allowing it to be smoothly and steadily removed from the collection chamber along with the trapped byss wire.
[0047] like Figure 4 As shown, the agitator sleeve 411 is splined with the rotating spindle 4. The top end of the rotating spindle 4 is provided with a limiting bolt 42 that is threadedly connected to it. The top end of the limiting bolt 42 is provided with a limiting seat 421 that abuts against the top end of the agitator sleeve 411.
[0048] The agitator sleeve 411 slides into a predetermined position along the splined shaft of the rotating main shaft 4 through the spline groove of its inner hole. Then, the limiting bolt 42 at the top is tightened, causing the limiting seat 421 at the end to firmly abut against the top end face of the agitator sleeve 411, thereby eliminating the possibility of axial movement and firmly locking the agitator sleeve 411 in the working position. When it is necessary to disassemble, clean, or replace the agitator 41, simply loosen the limiting bolt 42 in the opposite direction to release the axial constraint, and the entire agitator sleeve 411 can be easily pulled upwards along the main shaft.
[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, a handle 422 extending radially along the stirring sleeve 411 is provided on the limiting seat 421.
[0050] When it is necessary to install or remove the agitator sleeve 411, the operator can easily tighten or loosen the limiting bolt 42 by simply holding the radially extending handle 422 without the need for other tools. The leverage effect of the handle 422 allows sufficient torque to be generated with a small force, ensuring that the limiting bolt 42 can be tightened in place or easily removed. During adjustment or maintenance, the presence of the handle 422 makes the entire operation more labor-saving and efficient.
[0051] The above embodiments only illustrate one or more implementations of the present invention, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An automated device for cleaning and removing mussel byssal threads, characterized in that, include: A fixed cylinder with a closed disc at the bottom; The filter screen cylinder is coaxially mounted on the top of the closed disc. The interior of the filter screen cylinder forms a processing chamber for accommodating mussels. The outer wall of the filter screen cylinder and the inner wall of the fixed cylinder form a byssus collection chamber. The clamping rollers are distributed on the outer side of the filter screen cylinder along its circumference. A clamping gap is formed between the clamping rollers, which corresponds to the position of the filter holes in the filter screen cylinder. The clamping gap is used to clamp the byss wire that passes through the filter holes and roll it into the collection chamber. The rotating main shaft is coaxially mounted on the closed disk. The rotating main shaft is equipped with an agitator that agitates the mussels when rotating. The rotating main shaft is connected to the clamping double rollers. When the agitator rotates, it guides the water flow in the processing chamber through the filter holes of the filter screen cylinder into the byss wire collection chamber. The byss wires pass through the filter holes with the water flow and are clamped and pulled outward by the clamping gap. The rotary drive assembly is located outside the fixed cylinder, and its torque output end is connected to the rotary spindle drive.
2. The automated mussel byssal silk cleaning and removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping rollers include a first clamping roller and a second clamping roller arranged parallel to each other on the outer wall of the filter screen cylinder. The bottom end of the first clamping roller passes through the closed disk and is connected to the rotating main shaft for transmission. A first rubber sleeve is fitted on the first clamping roller, and a second rubber sleeve is fitted on the second clamping roller.
3. The automated mussel byssal silk cleaning and removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second rubber sleeve is composed of independent rubber rings arranged along the length of the second clamping roller; The inner diameter of each rubber ring is larger than the diameter of the second clamping roller; A coaxial elastic reset mechanism is provided between the rubber sleeve and the second clamping roller; When the rubber ring is subjected to external force and deviates from the axis of the second clamping roller, it needs to overcome the reset force provided by the coaxial elastic reset mechanism.
4. The automated mussel byssal silk cleaning and removal device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner cavity of the rubber ferrule has tapered surfaces at both the top and bottom. The coaxial elastic reset mechanism includes an abutment ring that abuts against the conical surface of the rubber sleeve, and an elastic element that is coaxially disposed between two opposing abutment rings.
5. An automated mussel byssal silk cleaning and removal device according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, It also includes a transmission assembly that drives the rotating spindle and the first clamping roller, the transmission assembly comprising: The gear is coaxially and fixedly disposed at the bottom end of the first clamping roller; An internal gear ring is coaxially rotatably mounted at the bottom of the enclosed disk, and the internal gear ring meshes with a gear; The connecting frame has a connecting cylinder that is fixedly connected to the rotating main shaft on the same axis and a connecting ring that is fixedly connected to the internal gear ring on the same axis. A connecting plate is provided between the connecting cylinder and the connecting ring.
6. An automated mussel byssal silk cleaning and removal device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The agitator includes an agitator sleeve coaxially connected to the rotating main shaft, and the agitator sleeve is provided with arc-shaped blades distributed along its circumference.
7. The automated mussel byssal silk cleaning and removal device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top of the closed disc is provided with a collection trough communicating with the collection chamber and a connecting trough extending radially along the closed disc. The connecting trough is connected to the collection trough, and the top of the collection trough is provided with a perforated filter ring. Water can pass through the filter holes of the filter screen cylinder, the collection chamber, the collection trough and the connecting trough in sequence, and finally re-enter the treatment chamber, thereby forming a circulating water flow path. The byssal threads are protruding through the filter holes of the filter screen cylinder under the influence of the water flow.
8. The automated mussel byssal silk cleaning and removal device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The outer circumference of the perforated filter box extends upward to form a lifting tube, and a limiting ring is provided at the top of the lifting tube, which is coaxial with it and abuts against the top of the fixed tube.
9. The automated mussel byssal silk cleaning and removal device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The agitator sleeve is splined with the rotating spindle. The top of the rotating spindle is provided with a limit bolt that is threadedly connected to it. The top of the limit bolt is provided with a limit seat that abuts against the top of the agitator sleeve.
10. The automated mussel byssal silk cleaning and removal device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The limit seat is provided with a handle that extends radially along the agitator sleeve.