Multifunctional rice powder washing machine

Abstract

The present application relates to rice powder processing equipment technical field, specifically to a multifunctional rice powder washing machine, including: support, liquid collecting tank, frame, transmission assembly, shell, spraying assembly and vibration assembly, the support bottom is provided with the liquid collecting tank, the frame is fixed on the support top, the frame inside is equipped with transmission assembly, the shell is installed on the frame top, the shell inside is equipped with spraying assembly and multiple vibration assemblies respectively. Transmission assembly is composed of driving shaft, driven shaft and transmission belt with hole, which can realize continuous conveying of rice powder; spraying assembly completes all-round spraying cleaning through spraying plate and spraying head; vibration assembly uses electric telescopic column, vibrator and vibration plate with flexible kneading pad to vibrate and knead rice powder for cleaning. The present application has simple and compact structure, through spraying and vibration kneading cooperation, solves the problem of incomplete cleaning of traditional washing powder equipment and easy adhesion of rice powder, has high cleaning efficiency, good cleaning effect, can concentrate waste water recovery, and is suitable for rice powder large-scale processing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of rice noodle processing equipment technology, and more specifically, to a multi-functional rice noodle washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the production and processing of rice noodles, the washing process is a crucial step that determines the taste and cleanliness of the finished product. It primarily removes starch residue, impurities, and excess slurry from the surface of the rice noodles. Currently, traditional rice noodle washing equipment has a simple structure and limited function, mostly relying on a single spray of water to complete the rinsing operation. During the washing process, rice noodles tend to pile up, the water flow has a limited range, making it difficult to clean the rice noodles thoroughly and deeply, resulting in poor cleaning uniformity and low cleanliness. Furthermore, traditional equipment lacks auxiliary kneading and vibration structures, leaving stubborn impurities uncleaned, and residual slurry cannot be quickly drained, easily leading to clumping and sticking. In addition, existing washing equipment has rudimentary wastewater collection structures, easily causing slurry waste and site pollution. Overall, the level of automation and cleaning efficiency is low, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale, standardized rice noodle production and processing. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention addresses the shortcomings of the prior art by proposing a multifunctional rice noodle washing machine, aiming to solve at least one of the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] The present invention provides a multifunctional rice noodle washing machine, comprising: a support frame with a liquid collection tank at its bottom, wherein the bottom of the support frame is fixedly connected to the top of the liquid collection tank; The frame, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the support; A transmission component is disposed inside the frame, and the mounting end of the transmission component is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame. A housing is disposed at the top of the frame, and the bottom of the housing is fixedly connected to the top of the frame; A spray assembly is disposed inside the housing, and the mounting end of the spray assembly is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing; The vibrating assembly is provided in multiple forms, and the multiple vibrating assemblies are disposed inside the housing, with the mounting end of the top of the vibrating assembly being fixedly connected to the top wall inside the housing.

[0005] In some embodiments, the transmission component includes: A drive shaft is disposed at one end of the frame, and the mounting end of the drive shaft is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame. A driven shaft is located at the other end of the frame. The mounting end of the driven shaft is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame. The driven shaft corresponds to and is arranged parallel to the driving shaft.

[0006] In some embodiments, the transmission assembly further includes a transmission belt sleeved on the outer sidewalls of the drive shaft and the driven shaft, the drive shaft driving the transmission belt to rotate.

[0007] In some embodiments, the conveyor belt is provided with a plurality of through holes.

[0008] In some embodiments, the spray assembly includes: The spray plate has its sidewalls fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing. The spray plate is provided with multiple telescopic holes and has a chamber inside. The input end of the spray plate passes through the housing and is connected to the output end of the water pump. Multiple spray heads are provided, and all of the multiple spray heads are located at the bottom of the spray plate, and all of the multiple spray heads are in communication with the internal chamber of the spray plate.

[0009] In some embodiments, a plurality of vibration components are provided corresponding to a plurality of telescopic holes, and the vibration components include: Two electrically operated telescopic columns are symmetrically arranged, and the mounting ends at the top of both columns are fixedly connected to the top wall inside the housing. The vibrator has its mounting end fixedly connected to the telescopic ends of the two electric telescopic columns. The vibrating end of the vibrator is provided with a vibrating plate, which extends into the top of the conveyor belt through the telescopic hole.

[0010] In some embodiments, a flexible kneading pad is provided at the bottom of the vibrating plate.

[0011] In some embodiments, an inclined feed plate is provided at one end of the frame.

[0012] In some embodiments, the top of the liquid collection tank is provided with a collection port, and the axial cross-section of the collection port is an inverted trapezoidal structure.

[0013] In some embodiments, a water outlet is provided on one side of the liquid collection tank, and a solenoid valve is provided at the water outlet.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This application has significant advantages over traditional rice noodle washing equipment. The overall structure of the equipment is compact and highly integrated. The transmission components enable continuous automated conveying of rice noodles, greatly improving the continuity and production efficiency of the washing operation. Simultaneously, the spray and vibration components work in synergy. The spray heads can spray and clean the rice noodles from all directions, while the electric telescopic column drives the reciprocating extension and retraction of the vibrating plate and the high-frequency vibration of the vibrator, combined with the soft kneading pad at the bottom, gently kneads the rice noodles, effectively breaking up the piled-up rice noodles and thoroughly removing stubborn impurities from the surface, significantly improving the cleanliness and uniformity of the cleaning. The through holes in the conveyor belt allow for rapid drainage of wastewater slurry, preventing the rice noodles from sticking together and clumping. Furthermore, the bottom collection tank can collect the washing wastewater uniformly, and the outlet enables centralized wastewater treatment, reducing resource waste and environmental pollution. This design balances cleaning effect, production efficiency, and environmental friendliness, making it suitable for large-scale rice noodle production.

[0015] The above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0016] Other features and aspects of this disclosure will become clearer from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a front structural cross-sectional view of the multifunctional rice noodle washing machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a partial enlarged view of the multifunctional rice noodle washing machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a partial enlarged view of the multifunctional rice noodle washing machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a partial enlarged view of the multifunctional rice noodle washing machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] The components are: 1. Support; 2. Collection tank; 3. Frame; 4. Shell; 5. Drive shaft; 6. Driven shaft; 7. Conveyor belt; 8. Through hole; 9. Spray plate; 11. Spray head; 12. Electric telescopic column; 13. Vibrator; 14. Vibrating plate; 15. Flexible kneading pad; 16. Feed plate; 17. Water outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", 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 application 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 application.

[0022] 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. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0023] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] See Figure 1-4 As shown, a multi-functional rice noodle washing machine according to an embodiment of this application includes: A support 1 has a liquid collection tank 2 at its bottom, and the bottom of the support 1 is fixedly connected to the top of the liquid collection tank 2. Frame 3, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the support 1; A transmission component is disposed inside the frame 3, and the mounting end of the transmission component is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame 3. The housing 4 is disposed on the top of the frame 3, and the bottom of the housing 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the frame 3; A spray assembly is disposed inside the housing 4, and the mounting end of the spray assembly is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing 4; Multiple vibration components are provided, and the multiple vibration components are disposed inside the housing 4. The mounting end of the top of the vibration component is fixedly connected to the top wall inside the housing 4.

[0025] In some specific embodiments, the transmission component includes: The drive shaft 5 is disposed at one end of the frame 3, and the mounting end of the drive shaft 5 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame 3. Driven shaft 6 is located at the other end of the frame 3. The mounting end of driven shaft 6 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame 3. Driven shaft 6 corresponds to and is arranged parallel to the driving shaft 5.

[0026] The transmission system employs a dual-axis parallel support transmission technique. The core of the transmission assembly comprises a drive shaft 5 and a driven shaft 6. The drive shaft 5 is mounted on the inner wall of one end of the frame 3, and the driven shaft 6 is correspondingly mounted on the inner wall of the other end of the frame 3, maintaining a parallel and directly opposite assembly relationship. This constitutes the core transmission support structure of the transmission assembly. Specifically, two matching drive shafts are fixed to the inner sides of both ends of the frame 3, forming a parallel, two-end supported transmission base. Operation relies on the drive shaft 5 receiving power from an external drive motor to complete its rotational motion. The driven shaft 6 passively rotates with the transmission structure, maintaining synchronous and stable operation throughout the entire process. The dual-axis parallel support limit ensures that the subsequent transmission structure does not deviate or jam during operation, maintaining the stability of material conveying. In actual operation, the external drive motor outputs power to drive the drive shaft 5 to rotate at a uniform speed, and the driven shaft 6 rotates synchronously and passively, always maintaining a parallel and stable state, providing reliable support for the subsequent cyclic operation of the conveyor belt. The technical effect of this claim is that it establishes a stable and reliable material transmission support structure, effectively solving the problems of easy deviation, operation jamming, and uneven material conveying in traditional conveying structures with single-axis support, ensuring long-term stable operation of the conveying structure, and providing core transmission guarantee for continuous and uniform conveying and cleaning of rice noodles.

[0027] In some specific embodiments, the transmission assembly further includes a transmission belt 7, which is sleeved on the outer side wall of the drive shaft 5 and the driven shaft 6, and the drive shaft 5 drives the transmission belt 7 to rotate.

[0028] The system employs a closed-loop conveyor technology, incorporating a conveyor belt 7 structure. This annular conveyor belt 7 is fitted over the outer walls of the drive shaft 5 and driven shaft 6, secured by dual-shaft tension. The rotational power of the drive shaft 5 drives the conveyor belt 7 to complete the closed-loop rotation. Specifically, this structure consists of an annular flexible conveyor belt and drive shafts at both ends to form a complete conveying system. The drive shaft 5 rotates, driving the conveyor belt 7 in a cyclical movement, while the driven shaft 6 tensions the belt, maintaining a taut and flat conveying state throughout. The operating principle utilizes this closed-loop belt conveyor structure to achieve continuous and uniform automatic material transfer from the inlet to the outlet. During actual operation, rice noodles slide from the feed plate 16 onto the surface of the conveyor belt 7, moving forward at a uniform speed, smoothly passing through the spray cleaning area and the vibration kneading area, completing the batch continuous cleaning operation. The technical effect of this claim is to achieve automated, continuous, and standardized conveying of rice noodles, completely replacing the traditional operation mode of manual feeding and manual transfer, greatly improving the overall efficiency of rice noodle washing production. At the same time, the uniform conveying method ensures that the washing time of each batch of rice noodles is consistent, improving the uniformity of rice noodle washing quality.

[0029] In some specific embodiments, the conveyor belt 7 is provided with a plurality of through holes 8.

[0030] Multiple through-holes 8 are evenly distributed on the surface of the conveyor belt 7, forming a permeable, drainable conveying structure. Specifically, this structure consists of an array of through-holes 8 distributed throughout the belt, penetrating both the upper and lower ends. During the entire rice noodle conveying and washing process, wastewater from the spraying, washed-off starch slurry, and fine impurities can all quickly penetrate downwards and be discharged through the through-holes 8. The operating principle relies on the perforated structure to overcome the drawbacks of water and sludge accumulation on the belt, achieving real-time drainage and impurity removal. In actual operation, the water flow generated by the high-pressure spraying will not accumulate on the conveyor belt 7 or at the bottom of the rice noodles. Wastewater and impurities quickly fall through the through-holes 8 into the collection tank 2 below, keeping the bottom of the rice noodles dry and permeable at all times. The technical effect of this claim is to effectively achieve real-time drainage and slurry removal, completely avoiding problems such as softening, clumping, deformation, and spoilage of the rice noodles caused by wastewater retention and soaking, greatly ensuring the appearance and taste quality of the finished rice noodles, while reducing water residue and improving overall washing and drying efficiency.

[0031] In some specific embodiments, the spray assembly includes: The spray plate 9 has its sidewalls fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing 4. The spray plate 9 is provided with multiple telescopic holes. The spray plate 9 has a chamber inside. The input end of the spray plate 9 passes through the housing 4 and is connected to the output end of the water pump. Multiple spray heads 11 are provided, and all of the multiple spray heads 11 are located at the bottom of the spray plate 9, and all of the multiple spray heads 11 are connected to the internal chamber of the spray plate 9.

[0032] The system employs a cavity-based pressure-stabilized and diverting spray technique. The spray assembly primarily consists of a spray plate 9 and multiple spray heads 11. The sidewalls of the spray plate 9 are fixed to the inner wall of the housing 4. An internal water storage chamber is provided, and the plate has expansion holes. The input end of the spray plate 9 penetrates the housing 4 and connects to an external water pump. Multiple spray heads 11 are evenly distributed and fixed at the bottom of the spray plate 9 and communicate with the internal chamber. Specifically, this structure comprises a hollow pressure-stabilized spray plate paired with an array of spray heads to form a full-area spray system. In operation, pressurized clean water from the external water pump enters the internal chamber of the spray plate 9. After being pressure-stabilized and evenly diverted within the chamber, the water is simultaneously sprayed downwards at high pressure through multiple spray heads 11 at the bottom. The operating principle utilizes the cavity-based pressure-stabilized and diverting principle to ensure uniform water pressure and flow from each spray head 11, forming a full-coverage, fine water curtain. During actual operation, the continuous and stable high-pressure water curtain thoroughly washes the moving rice noodles, quickly removing surface dust, free starch, and impurities. The technical effect corresponding to this claim is to achieve uniform, stable, and dead-angle-free full-area spray cleaning, which completely solves the problems of uneven water flow, large cleaning blind spots, and inconsistent cleanliness of traditional single-point spraying, and greatly improves the uniformity and cleaning efficiency of basic rice noodle cleaning.

[0033] In some specific embodiments, multiple vibration components are provided corresponding to multiple telescopic holes, and the vibration components include: Two electric telescopic columns 12 are symmetrically arranged, and the mounting ends of the top of the two electric telescopic columns 12 are fixedly connected to the top wall inside the housing 4. The vibrator 13 has its mounting end fixedly connected to the telescopic ends of the two electric telescopic columns 12. The vibrating end of the vibrator 13 is provided with a vibrating plate 14, which extends into the top of the conveyor belt 7 through the telescopic hole.

[0034] The system employs an adaptive lifting and vibrating kneading technique, with multiple sets of vibration components arranged corresponding to the telescopic holes of the spray plate 9. Each set of vibration components includes two symmetrically arranged electric telescopic columns 12, a vibrator 13, and a vibrating plate 14. The top of the electric telescopic column 12 is fixed to the top wall of the housing 4, and the bottom is fixed to the vibrator 13. The vibrating plate 14 is mounted on the lower end of the vibrator 13, and the vibrating plate 14 can extend into the material area above the conveyor belt 7 through the telescopic holes. Specifically, this structure consists of a double telescopic column supporting a vibration mechanism, forming a flexible cleaning component that can be lifted and vibrated. Combined with a visual recognition device added to the equipment, the system operates by having the visual recognition device collect real-time data on the thickness and accumulation of rice noodles. The control system adjusts the extension and retraction stroke of the electric telescopic columns 12 based on the real-time data, precisely adjusting the distance between the vibrating plate 14 and the rice noodle material to adapt to different material conditions. Simultaneously, the vibrator 13 generates high-frequency vibration, driving the vibrating plate 14 to oscillate and knead the material. The operating principle relies on the adaptive lifting and retraction adjustment of the electric telescopic columns 12 and the high-frequency vibration of the vibrator 13 to achieve differentiated and precise deep cleaning. In practical applications, for thick layers of rice noodles, the vibration plate height should be lowered by 14 units to ensure thorough kneading and dispersing; for thin layers of loose rice noodles, the height should be raised to prevent crushing and damage, precisely adapting to various material conditions. The technical effect of this claim is to completely solve the shortcomings of traditional rice noodle washing equipment, such as fixed-position vibration, poor adaptability, and limited cleaning effects. It can intelligently adjust the working distance according to the real-time status of the rice noodles, effectively eliminating blind spots in cleaning, dispersing clumps of rice noodles, achieving deep and refined cleaning, and significantly improving the ability to remove stubborn impurities.

[0035] In some specific embodiments, a flexible kneading pad 15 is provided at the bottom of the vibrating plate 14.

[0036] A flexible kneading pad 15 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the vibrating plate 14, transforming the rigid vibration structure into a flexible contact kneading structure. Specifically, this structure is a composite kneading structure consisting of a rigid vibrating plate base bonded to a flexible pad layer. The flexible kneading pad 15 operates synchronously with the vibrating plate 14, rising and falling and vibrating at high frequency, maintaining direct and flexible contact with the rice noodles throughout the process. The operating principle utilizes the buffering, adhesion, and friction characteristics of the flexible material to protect the rice noodle structure while dispersing impurities through vibration. In actual operation, the flexible kneading pad 15 gently rubs the surface of the rice noodles, removing stubborn starch residue without causing mechanical damage such as squeezing, crushing, or puncturing. The technical effect of this claim is that, while ensuring efficient kneading and cleaning and deep impurity removal, it effectively protects the integrity of the rice noodles, significantly reduces the generation of broken and residual materials, lowers processing losses, and steadily improves the qualification rate and quality of the finished rice noodles.

[0037] In some specific embodiments, an inclined feed plate 16 is provided at one end of the frame 3.

[0038] An inclined flow-guided automatic feeding technology is adopted, in which an inclined feeding plate 16 is set at the feeding end of frame 3, forming an inclined flow-guided feeding structure. Specifically, this structure consists of an inclined and fixed guide plate. In operation, the worker places the rice noodles to be washed onto the surface of the feeding plate 16. The rice noodles slide down the inclined plate surface at a uniform speed under their own gravity, automatically flowing to the feeding area of ​​conveyor belt 7. The operating principle utilizes the principle of gravity-driven inclined flow, achieving uniform, stable, and automatic feeding of materials. In actual operation, the rice noodles are evenly spread and fall along the inclined plate surface, preventing concentrated accumulation and ensuring uniform and orderly feeding. The corresponding technical effect of this claim is to simplify equipment feeding operations, reduce manual labor intensity, achieve stable and uniform automated feeding, effectively avoid local material accumulation, lay a good material foundation for subsequent uniform spraying and vibration rubbing cleaning, and ensure consistent batch cleaning quality.

[0039] In some specific embodiments, the top of the liquid collection tank 2 is provided with a collection port, and the axial cross section of the collection port is an inverted trapezoidal structure.

[0040] A wide-mouth collection technique is employed, with an inverted trapezoidal cross-section collection port at the top of the collection tank 2, forming a wide-mouth collection structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. Specifically, this structure consists of an inverted trapezoidal large-diameter collection port paired with a bottom storage tank. In operation, wastewater dripping from conveyor belt 7, residual water splashed from spraying, and detached impurities and slurry are all collected through the large-diameter trapezoidal collection port into the collection tank 2. The operating principle relies on the wide-mouth structure to expand the receiving range and utilizes the trapezoidal gathering characteristic to prevent wastewater overflow. In actual operation, wastewater and impurities generated throughout the equipment area can be accurately collected without spillage or leakage. The corresponding technical effect of this claim is a significant improvement in the collection coverage of wastewater and impurities, completely solving the problems of small collection range, easy leakage, and easy site pollution associated with traditional collection structures. It achieves comprehensive centralized recycling of cleaning wastewater, resulting in a clean and environmentally friendly working environment, while also facilitating subsequent unified treatment and resource recycling.

[0041] In some specific embodiments, a water outlet 17 is provided on one side of the liquid collection tank 2, and a solenoid valve is provided at the water outlet 17.

[0042] An outlet 17 is installed on one side of the collection tank 2, and a solenoid valve is fitted at the outlet 17 to achieve electronic control regulation of drainage on / off and flow rate. Specifically, this structure consists of an intelligent drainage component combining the tank's drainage port with an electronically controlled solenoid valve. The operation involves controlling the drainage status of the outlet 17 by opening and closing the solenoid valve. Operators can flexibly control the start / stop and flow rate of drainage based on the internal liquid volume of the collection tank 2 and the working conditions. The operating principle utilizes the automated control characteristics of the electronically controlled valve to achieve timed, quantitative, and controllable discharge of waste liquid. In actual use, the solenoid valve is closed during equipment cleaning operations to ensure sufficient collection of waste liquid. When the operation is completed or the liquid level is too high, the solenoid valve is opened for automatic drainage, making operation convenient and controllable. The technical effect of this claim is to achieve automated and intelligent management of waste liquid discharge, eliminating the need for manual opening and closing of the drainage system, significantly improving the automation level of the equipment, and precisely controlling the drainage process. This facilitates centralized wastewater treatment and recycling, effectively saving water resources and reducing production sewage discharge costs.

[0043] It should be understood that the entire equipment is based on the support frame 1 as the load-bearing and installation benchmark. The bottom of the support frame 1 is fixedly equipped with a liquid collection tank 2, which is used to collect cleaning wastewater, shed starch and impurities in all directions. The top of the support frame 1 is fixedly installed with a frame 3, which serves as the main load-bearing structure in the middle and provides a stable installation base for the conveying mechanism and the cleaning mechanism. The top of the frame 3 is sealed and fixed with a shell 4, so that the interior forms an independent and closed cleaning chamber, which can effectively isolate water splashes, dust overflow and external impurities.

[0044] This equipment has an added visual recognition device inside the housing 4. The visual recognition device is positioned facing the material washing area of ​​the conveyor belt 7 below. It can collect the thickness of the rice noodles, the stacking height, and the density distribution of the materials in real time during the conveying process. The real-time image data is converted into electrical signals and transmitted to the main control system of the equipment to realize intelligent adaptive adjustment of vibration operation.

[0045] In some specific embodiments, to achieve continuous and streamlined cleaning and processing of rice noodles, this equipment can operate in conjunction with a complete workflow, as follows: First, a manual trolley transports the rice noodles to be cleaned in batches to the equipment's feeding end, and feeds the rice noodles into the conveyor chain, which completes the initial receiving and conveying of the rice noodles. Subsequently, the rice noodles are transported to the soaking tank by the conveyor chain using either lifting or horizontal conveying, and then soaked in the tank. Soaking softens the rice noodles, initially dissolving and removing free starch and impurities adhering to their surface. After soaking, the rice noodles are transported a second time by lifting or horizontal conveying and sent to the rice noodle washing machine. In the washing machine, the rice noodles are washed and dispersed, thoroughly breaking up any sticky or clumped rice noodles after soaking and further cleaning them to remove deep-seated residual impurities. After the washing and dispersing process is completed, the rice noodles are finally conveyed and sent to the collection rack for sorting and collection, thus completing the entire rice noodle washing operation. Through the continuous operation process of manual feeding, conveying, soaking, secondary conveying, washing and dispersing, and collection and sorting, the entire process of rice noodles from feeding to finished product collection can be connected in an orderly manner, effectively improving the continuity, standardization and overall processing efficiency of rice noodle washing operations.

[0046] After the rice noodles complete the initial forming process, they need to be transferred to a soaking tank for soaking to allow them to fully absorb water and soften, facilitating subsequent washing and cutting. The transfer of rice noodles to the soaking tank can be carried out using either lifting or horizontal pulling methods, with corresponding mechanical and manual transfer paths to accommodate different production scales and site layouts.

[0047] Firstly, a trolley is used for mechanical transfer. A tray or frame containing rice noodles is placed on the trolley, which is then pushed along the ground to the side of the soaking tank. When the opening of the soaking tank is higher than the surface of the rice noodles, the trolley's lifting mechanism raises the tray or frame to a position level with the tank opening. The rice noodles are then pulled, poured, or pushed from the tray or frame into the soaking tank. When the tank opening is roughly level with the rice noodles, no further lifting is needed; the rice noodles are simply pulled horizontally into the tank. Using a trolley allows for the transfer of large quantities of rice noodles at once, reducing the labor intensity of workers and improving transfer efficiency and continuity.

[0048] Secondly, manual transfer is used. Workers hold or lift the trays or frames carrying the rice noodles, raising or pulling them from their current workstation to the opening of the soaking tank, where they are then placed. This manual transfer method eliminates the need for additional transfer equipment, offering flexibility and adaptability, making it particularly suitable for small-batch production or work environments with limited space.

[0049] When the equipment is in operation, the rice noodles to be cleaned are smoothly guided down by gravity by the feed plate 16, which is inclined at the end of the frame 3, and evenly spread on the surface of the conveyor belt 7. This effectively avoids the problem of material clustering and excessive local accumulation. Then, the drive shaft 5 and driven shaft 6 assembled at both ends of the frame 3 work together. The drive shaft 5 provides power to drive the driven shaft 6 to rotate, which in turn drives the conveyor belt 7, which is sleeved on the outside of the two shafts, to perform uniform closed-loop circulation conveying, so that the rice noodles enter the sealed cleaning area inside the shell 4 at a constant speed.

[0050] During the continuous conveying of rice noodles, the spray assembly inside the housing 4 is continuously activated. The external water pump pressurizes the cleaning water and delivers it to the internal chamber of the spray plate 9. After the water flow is stabilized and divided in the chamber, it is sprayed vertically downwards at high pressure through multiple spray heads 11 arranged in an array at the bottom of the spray plate 9, forming a uniform and dense cleaning water curtain. This provides a full-coverage, no-dead-angle preliminary spraying and rinsing of the rice noodles during the movement, which can quickly wash away the floating dust, free starch, surface impurities and excess slurry attached to the surface of the rice noodles, completing the preliminary cleaning operation.

[0051] Based on this, the visual recognition device inside the housing 4 monitors the material status in real time throughout the process, and identifies the real-time thickness and accumulation of rice noodles on the conveyor belt 7. When it is detected that the rice noodles are thick and the material is compact and lumpy, the main control system automatically controls the electric telescopic column 12 in the multiple sets of vibration components to extend downwards, precisely increasing the contact distance between the vibration plate 14 and the conveyor belt 7, so that the flexible kneading pad 15 at the bottom of the vibration plate 14 fully adheres to the surface of the rice noodles. When it is detected that the rice noodles are thin and the material is loose, the system automatically controls the electric telescopic column 12 to retract, appropriately raising the height of the vibration plate 14 to avoid excessive kneading and squeezing that could damage the rice noodles, thereby achieving intelligent adaptive adjustment of the vibration operation distance. After the height adjustment is completed, the symmetrically arranged electric telescopic columns 12 stably support the vibrator 13 below. The vibrator 13 starts to generate high-frequency micro-vibration, which drives the vibrating plate 14 and the flexible kneading pad 15 at the bottom to vibrate synchronously at high frequency. The vibrating plate 14 extends stably into the material area through the preset telescopic holes on the spray plate 9, and gently pats, vibrates and disperses and gently kneads the sprayed rice noodles. This can effectively disperse the stacked and clumped rice noodles, break the blind spots of water rinsing, and allow the high-pressure water flow to fully penetrate the gaps of the rice noodles, thoroughly remove the stubborn impurities and residual starch attached deep to the rice noodles, and greatly improve the cleaning cleanliness.

[0052] During the entire washing and kneading process, the multiple through holes 8 evenly distributed on the surface of the conveyor belt 7 continuously drain water. Sprayed wastewater, washed-off slurry, and fine impurities can be quickly drained downwards through the through holes 8, preventing wastewater from accumulating and soaking on the material surface. This effectively prevents the rice noodles from becoming soft, sticky, or deformed, ensuring the quality of the rice noodles. All drained wastewater and impurities are collected uniformly through the collection port of the inverted trapezoidal structure at the top of the collection tank 2. The inverted trapezoidal structure, which is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, maximizes the collection range and completely eliminates the problem of waste liquid spillage and overflow. After the equipment cleaning operation is completed, the staff can control the start and stop of waste liquid discharge and the drainage flow rate by controlling the solenoid valve at the outlet 17 on one side of the collection tank 2, realizing centralized recycling and unified treatment of wastewater. The entire set of equipment completes a continuous, intelligent, and refined fully automatic rice noodle washing operation through the coordinated cooperation of multiple structures, including mechanical transmission, spray cleaning, vibration kneading, visual intelligent adjustment, and draining recycling.

[0053] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this invention and their equivalents, this invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A multi-functional rice noodle washing machine, characterized in that, include: A support frame with a liquid collection tank at its bottom, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the liquid collection tank; The frame, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the bracket; A transmission component is disposed inside the frame, and the mounting end of the transmission component is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame. A housing is disposed at the top of the frame, and the bottom of the housing is fixedly connected to the top of the frame; A spray assembly is disposed inside the housing, and the mounting end of the spray assembly is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing; The vibrating assembly is provided in multiple forms, and the multiple vibrating assemblies are disposed inside the housing, with the mounting end of the top of the vibrating assembly being fixedly connected to the top wall inside the housing.

2. The multifunctional rice noodle washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission component includes: A drive shaft is disposed at one end of the frame, and the mounting end of the drive shaft is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame. A driven shaft is located at the other end of the frame. The mounting end of the driven shaft is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame. The driven shaft corresponds to and is arranged parallel to the driving shaft.

3. The multifunctional rice noodle washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission assembly also includes a transmission belt, which is sleeved on the outer side wall of the drive shaft and the driven shaft, and the drive shaft drives the transmission belt to rotate.

4. A multifunctional rice noodle washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The conveyor belt has multiple through holes.

5. A multifunctional rice noodle washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The spray assembly includes: The spray plate has its sidewalls fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing. The spray plate is provided with multiple telescopic holes and has a chamber inside. The input end of the spray plate passes through the housing and is connected to the output end of the water pump. Multiple spray heads are provided, and all of the multiple spray heads are located at the bottom of the spray plate, and all of the multiple spray heads are connected to the internal chamber of the spray plate.

6. A multifunctional rice noodle washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, Multiple vibration components are provided corresponding to multiple telescopic holes, and the vibration components include: Two electrically operated telescopic columns are symmetrically arranged, and the mounting ends at the top of both columns are fixedly connected to the top wall inside the housing. The vibrator has its mounting end fixedly connected to the telescopic ends of the two electric telescopic columns. The vibrating end of the vibrator is provided with a vibrating plate, which extends into the top of the conveyor belt through the telescopic hole.

7. A multifunctional rice noodle washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, A flexible kneading pad is provided at the bottom of the vibrating plate.

8. A multifunctional rice noodle washing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, An inclined feed plate is provided at one end of the frame.

9. A multifunctional rice noodle washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top of the liquid collection tank is provided with a collection port, and the axial cross-section of the collection port is an inverted trapezoidal structure.

10. A multifunctional rice noodle washing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, A water outlet is provided on one side of the liquid collection tank, and a solenoid valve is installed at the water outlet.

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