Potato cleaning device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a potato cleaning device, which relates to the field of agricultural product processing, and comprises a cleaning bin, a transmission rolling bar, a first mounting rack, a cleaning roller, a driving mechanism, an air injection mechanism, a spraying mechanism, a circulating water pump and a vortex air pump, the transmission rolling bar is arranged in the cleaning bin, and the first mounting rack is arranged above the cleaning bin; height adjusting grooves are formed in the two sides of the first mounting frame, the cleaning rollers are rotationally arranged in the height adjusting grooves, the driving mechanism is fixed to the first mounting frame through bolts, the cleaning rollers are fixedly connected with an output shaft of the driving mechanism, the air injection mechanism is arranged below the transmission chain, and the spraying mechanism is arranged at the top end of the cleaning bin. One end of the circulating water pump is communicated with the cleaning bin, the other end of the circulating water pump is communicated with the spraying mechanism, the vortex air pump is arranged at the bottom end of the cleaning bin, and the vortex air pump is communicated with the air injection mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of agricultural product processing, in particular to a potato cleaning device. Background Art

[0002] Potatoes, also known as sweet potatoes, are native to the high mountainous areas of Peru and Chile. They were introduced to China by the Dutch in the mid-17th century and have been cultivated in my country for more than 300 years. Potato tubers contain 8-29% starch and protein, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients. They have good yields and wide adaptability, and have gradually become an important food, vegetable, feed and industrial raw material for humans.

[0003] Potatoes need to be cleaned after harvesting to facilitate transportation and processing of potatoes. Chinese utility model patent CN220068779U discloses a potato desludging and cleaning machine, which cleans potatoes by setting multiple groups of brushes. Although the device can clean potatoes to a certain extent, due to the irregularity of the potato structure, some dirt hidden in the potato bud holes cannot be cleaned properly, and setting multiple groups of brushes can easily cause damage to the potato skin, which is not conducive to the preservation of potatoes.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a potato cleaning device with good cleaning effect and without damaging the potato skin has become a technical problem that technical personnel in this field urgently need to solve. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a potato cleaning device. The utility model can generate bubbles in water by means of high-pressure airflow, and remove dirt at the bud holes of potatoes by means of bubbles and high-pressure water flow. Bubble cleaning will not cause rupture of the potato skin, which is beneficial to the preservation of potatoes.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a potato cleaning device, comprising a cleaning bin, a transmission roller, a first mounting frame, a cleaning roller, a driving mechanism, an air jet mechanism, a spray mechanism, a circulating water pump and a vortex air pump, wherein the cleaning bin is in a slowly rising stepped shape, the transmission roller is arranged in the cleaning bin along the curve of the cleaning bin for transmitting potatoes, the first mounting frame is arranged above the cleaning bin, height adjustment grooves are arranged on both sides of the first mounting frame, the cleaning roller is rotatably arranged in the height adjustment groove, the driving mechanism is fixed to the first mounting frame by bolts, the cleaning roller is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the driving mechanism, the air jet mechanism is arranged in the cleaning bin, located below the transmission roller, the spray mechanism is arranged at the top of the cleaning bin, the circulating water pump is arranged on one side of the cleaning bin, one end of the circulating water pump is connected to the cleaning bin, and the other end of the circulating water pump is connected to the spray mechanism, the vortex air pump is arranged at the bottom end of the cleaning bin, and the vortex air pump is connected to the air jet mechanism.

[0007] Furthermore, the spray mechanism includes a spray pipe and a high-pressure nozzle. The spray pipe is arranged on the top of the cleaning bin, the spray pipe is connected to the circulating water pump pipeline, and the high-pressure nozzle is arranged on the spray pipe.

[0008] Furthermore, a sealing chamber is provided above the spray pipe, the sealing chamber is arranged on the cleaning chamber, a shielding chamber cover is provided on the top of the sealing chamber, and the shielding chamber cover is hinged to the sealing chamber.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a filter chamber, which is arranged on one side of the cleaning chamber and is connected to the cleaning chamber, the circulating water pump is arranged on the pipeline between the cleaning chamber and the filter chamber, a filter screen is arranged between the water inlet and the water outlet of the filter chamber, and the filter screen is detachably connected to the filter chamber.

[0010] Furthermore, the jet mechanism includes an isolation net and a jet pipe, the jet pipe is laid at the bottom of the cleaning bin, the jet pipe is connected to the vortex air pump pipeline, a plurality of jet holes are arranged on the jet pipe, and the isolation net is fixed on the side wall of the cleaning bin above the jet pipe.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a wind hood, a second mounting frame and a drying fan, wherein the second mounting frame is arranged at the rear end of the cleaning bin, the drying fan is arranged on the second mounting frame and is used for cold air drying of potatoes, and the wind hood is arranged on the outside of the second mounting frame.

[0012] Furthermore, an overflow port is provided at the top of the side wall of the cleaning bin, a water replenishment port is provided at the bottom of the cleaning bin, and both the overflow port and the water replenishment port are provided with a spherical valve.

[0013] Furthermore, a universal Fomar wheel is provided at the bottom of the cleaning bin.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model arranges a spray mechanism above the cleaning bin and an air jet mechanism at the bottom of the cleaning bin, so that the potatoes in the cleaning process can be continuously turned over by means of continuously floating bubbles, and the bubbles and high-pressure water flow can omnidirectionally flush the surface of the potatoes, effectively removing the sludge in the sunken bud holes on the surface of the potatoes, avoiding damage to the potato skin, and by arranging a height-adjustable cleaning roller, it can avoid skin damage caused by size differences of different varieties of potatoes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a front view of the first mounting frame of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the practical spray pipe;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the jet pipe of the utility model.

[0020] Among them, 1. cleaning chamber; 2. conveying roller; 3. first motor; 4. first mounting frame; 5. cleaning roller; 6. circulating water pump; 7. vortex air pump; 8. universal Fomar wheel; 9. height adjustment slot; 10. motor mounting plate; 11. driving motor; 12. spray pipe; 13. high-pressure nozzle; 14. sealing chamber; 15. shielding chamber cover; 16. isolation net; 17. jet pipe; 18. jet hole; 19. wind hood; 20. second mounting frame; 21. drying fan; 22. filter chamber; 23. filter net; 24. overflow port; 25. water supply port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose and effect, the technical means and structure adopted by the utility model are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings for the preferred embodiments of the utility model and their features and functions.

[0022] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms, "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model; the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal connection of two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0023] Example

[0024] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this embodiment discloses a potato cleaning device, including a cleaning chamber 1, a conveying roller 2, a first mounting frame 4, a cleaning roller 5, an air jet mechanism, a spray mechanism, a circulating water pump 6 and a vortex air pump 7.

[0025] The cleaning bin 1 is in a slowly rising stepped shape, a universal Foma wheel 8 is provided at the bottom of the cleaning bin 1, a transmission roller 2 is arranged in the cleaning bin 1 along the curve of the cleaning bin 1, the transmission roller 2 is driven by a first motor 3 installed on one side of the cleaning bin 1, and is used for potato transmission, a first mounting frame 4 is arranged above the cleaning bin 1, a water retaining curtain is provided at the front end of the first mounting frame 4, height adjustment grooves 9 are provided on both sides of the first mounting frame 4, a cleaning roller 5 is rotatably arranged in the height adjustment groove 9, a nylon thread is carried on the surface of the cleaning roller 5, a motor mounting plate 10 and a drive motor 11 are provided on the outer side of the cleaning roller 5, the drive motor 11 is installed on the motor mounting plate 10, the output shaft of the drive motor 11 is fixedly connected to the cleaning roller 5, the motor mounting plate 10 is installed on the first mounting frame 4 by bolts, and the height of the cleaning roller 5 can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the motor mounting plate 10 on the first mounting frame 4. Two cleaning rollers 5 are provided in this embodiment, and the two cleaning rollers 5 are meshed and connected by a gear pair. The jet mechanism is arranged below the transmission roller 2 in the cleaning bin 1, the spray mechanism is arranged at the top of the cleaning bin 1, the circulating water pump 6 is arranged at one side of the cleaning bin 1, one end of the circulating water pump 6 is connected to the cleaning bin 1, and the other end of the circulating water pump 6 is connected to the spray mechanism, and the vortex air pump 7 is arranged at the bottom of the cleaning bin 1, and the vortex air pump 7 is connected to the jet mechanism. The cleaning bin of the utility model is in a slowly generated step shape, which can separate the potatoes from the water after washing, which is beneficial to the subsequent drying of the potatoes. Through the mutual cooperation of the spray mechanism and the jet mechanism, the potatoes can be quickly washed without damaging the potato skin.

[0026] Specifically, the spray mechanism includes a spray pipe 12 and a high-pressure nozzle 13. The spray pipe 12 is connected to the circulating water pump 6 pipeline. The high-pressure nozzle 13 is arranged on the spray pipe 12. A sealing chamber 14 is provided above the spray pipe 12. The sealing chamber 14 is provided on the cleaning chamber 1 to prevent the splashing of cleaning water. A shielding chamber cover 15 is provided on the top of the sealing chamber 14. The shielding chamber cover 15 is hinged to the sealing chamber 14. The setting of the shielding chamber cover 15 makes it convenient to clean and replace the high-pressure nozzle 13.

[0027] The jet mechanism includes an isolation net 16 and an jet pipe 17. The jet pipe 17 is laid at the bottom of the cleaning bin 1. The jet pipe 17 is connected to the pipeline of the vortex air pump 7. A plurality of jet holes 18 are provided on the jet pipe 17. The air pump can only eject the airflow from the jet holes 18 to form bubbles. The isolation net 16 is fixed on the side wall of the cleaning bin 1 above the jet pipe 17.

[0028] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, it also includes a drying mechanism, which includes a wind hood 19, a second mounting frame 20 and a drying fan 21. The second mounting frame 20 is arranged at the rear end of the cleaning bin 1, and the drying fan 21 is arranged on the second mounting frame 20 for cold air drying of potatoes. The wind hood 19 is arranged on the outside of the second mounting frame 20.

[0029] In order to realize the recycling of cleaning water, the utility model also includes a filter chamber 22, which is arranged on one side of the cleaning chamber 1, and the filter chamber 22 is connected to the cleaning chamber 1. The circulating water pump 6 is arranged on one side of the filter chamber 22 and is connected to the filter chamber 22. A filter screen 23 is arranged between the water inlet and the water outlet of the filter chamber 22, and the filter screen 23 is detachably connected to the filter chamber 22.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, an overflow port 24 is provided on the top of the side wall of the cleaning bin 1, and a water replenishing port 25 is provided on the bottom of the cleaning bin 1. Both the overflow port 24 and the water replenishing port 25 are provided with a spherical valve. The water replenishing port 25 of the utility model can be used as a drain when the cleaning bin 1 is cleaned, so as to facilitate the cleaning of the cleaning bin 1.

[0031] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the universal Fomar wheel 8 in the present invention is provided with leveling feet, which facilitates the movement of the cleaning device and the adjustment of its level.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A potato cleaning device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cleaning bin, a transmission roller, a first mounting frame, a cleaning roller, a driving mechanism, an air jet mechanism, a spray mechanism, a circulating water pump and a vortex air pump, wherein the cleaning bin is in a slowly rising stepped shape, the transmission roller is arranged in the cleaning bin along the curve of the cleaning bin and is used for transmitting potatoes, the first mounting frame is arranged above the cleaning bin, height adjustment grooves are arranged on both sides of the first mounting frame, the cleaning roller is rotatably arranged in the height adjustment groove, the driving mechanism is fixed to the first mounting frame by bolts, the cleaning roller is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the driving mechanism, the air jet mechanism is arranged in the cleaning bin and is located below the transmission roller, the spray mechanism is arranged at the top of the cleaning bin, the circulating water pump is arranged on one side of the cleaning bin, one end of the circulating water pump is connected to the cleaning bin, the other end of the circulating water pump is connected to the spray mechanism, the vortex air pump is arranged at the bottom end of the cleaning bin, and the vortex air pump is connected to the air jet mechanism.

2. A potato cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The spray mechanism comprises a spray pipe and a high-pressure nozzle. The spray pipe is arranged on the top of the cleaning bin, the spray pipe is connected to the circulating water pump pipeline, and the high-pressure nozzle is arranged on the spray pipe.

3. A potato cleaning device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: A sealing chamber is provided above the spray pipe, and the sealing chamber is arranged on the cleaning chamber. A shielding chamber cover is provided on the top of the sealing chamber, and the shielding chamber cover is hinged to the sealing chamber.

4. A potato cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a filter bin, which is arranged on one side of the cleaning bin and is connected to the cleaning bin, the circulating water pump is arranged on the pipeline between the cleaning bin and the filter bin, a filter screen is arranged between the water inlet and the water outlet of the filter bin, and the filter screen is detachably connected to the filter bin.

5. A potato cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The jet mechanism includes an isolation net and an jet pipe, wherein the jet pipe is laid at the bottom of the cleaning bin and connected to the vortex air pump pipeline. The jet pipe is provided with a plurality of jet holes, and the isolation net is fixed on the side wall of the cleaning bin above the jet pipe.

6. A potato cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a wind hood, a second mounting frame and a drying fan. The second mounting frame is arranged at the rear end of the cleaning bin. The drying fan is arranged on the second mounting frame and is used for cold air drying of potatoes. The wind hood is arranged on the outside of the second mounting frame.

7. A potato cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: An overflow port is arranged at the top of the side wall of the cleaning bin, a water replenishment port is arranged at the bottom of the cleaning bin, and both the overflow port and the water replenishment port are provided with a spherical valve.

8. A potato cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A universal Fomar wheel is arranged at the bottom of the cleaning bin.

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