Automatic cleaning system in fermented food processing

By designing an automatic cleaning system, using the cooperation of the rotating rod and brush, the automatic cleaning of old-crank containers is achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and low hygiene standards in traditional manual cleaning, and improving cleaning efficiency and safety.

CN222902107UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-27ANXIANG JINSHANKOUFU FOOD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421812820.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-30
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-30

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Technical Problem

Traditional hand-cleaning old jar containers are inefficient and difficult to completely remove residues and harmful microorganisms, affecting the hygiene standards and fermentation effects of sauerkraut, and posing a threat to the health of operators.

Method used

An automatic cleaning system is designed, including a water tank, support rod, support ring, support plate, clamping assembly, rotary rod, brush and drive assembly. Through the cooperation of the rotary rod and brush, the inner wall of the old container is automatically cleaned, and the water pump and clean water chamber are used to realize the recycling of cleaning liquid.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic cleaning of old jar containers, improves cleaning efficiency, ensures thorough cleaning of the inner wall of the container, reduces the risk of operators' health, and maintains the hygiene standards and fermentation effect of sauerkraut.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of food pickling device cleaning, in particular to an automatic cleaning system in fermented food processing, which comprises a water tank, the top of the water tank is fixedly connected with a supporting rod, the top of the supporting rod is fixedly connected with a supporting ring, and the top of the supporting ring is slidably provided with a supporting disc. An old jar body can be placed on the top of the supporting disc, a rotating rod is movably installed in the supporting ring, a brush is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod, and the brush can be used for cleaning impurities on the inner wall of the old jar body; a clamping assembly is installed between the supporting ring and the supporting disc and used for clamping an old jar body. And a driving assembly is fixedly mounted at the top of the water tank and is used for driving the rotating rod to rotate. According to the automatic cleaning device for the old jar, the old jar can be automatically cleaned, and the problems that in the prior art, manual cleaning efficiency is low, and potential chemical substances and microorganisms in the old jar are prevented from threatening health of operators are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cleaning of food pickling devices, in particular to an automatic cleaning system in the processing of fermented foods. Background Art

[0002] Fermented foods, with their unique flavors and rich nutritional values, have occupied an important position in the global food culture since ancient times. Through the action of microorganisms, these foods can not only extend the shelf life of food, but also produce bioactive components beneficial to the human body, such as probiotics, antioxidants, etc., which have significant effects on promoting digestion, enhancing immunity, preventing diseases, etc. Among many fermented foods, pickled vegetables (pickled cabbages and Chinese onions) are deeply loved by people for their sour taste and rich lactic acid bacteria content. It can not only be a delicious dish on the table, but also help improve intestinal health.

[0003] In the production process of pickled vegetables, the old jars play an indispensable role. The microbial films formed on the surfaces of these ceramic containers used for a long time are the key to the fermentation of pickled cabbages. The microporous structure on the inner wall of the old jars provides an ideal habitat for lactic acid bacteria, helps maintain a stable fermentation environment, and ensures the unique flavor and stable quality of pickled cabbages. More importantly, the repeated use of old jars can accumulate a rich microbial community, which is the cornerstone for the inheritance of traditional flavors.

[0004] Although the old jars are crucial for the quality of fermented foods, their cleaning is a complex and labor-intensive process. The traditional manual cleaning method is not only inefficient, but also difficult to ensure the complete removal of residues and harmful microorganisms in the old jars, which not only affects the hygiene standards of pickled cabbages, but also may disrupt the balance of the microbial community inside the old jars, thus affecting the fermentation effect. In addition, during the manual cleaning process, the potential chemicals and microorganisms in the old jars will also pose a threat to the health of operators. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the deficiencies existing in the prior art, and to propose an automatic cleaning system in the processing of fermented foods.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: an automatic cleaning system in the processing of fermented foods, including a water tank, a support rod is fixedly connected to the top of the water tank, a support ring is fixedly connected to the top of the support rod, a support disk is slidably installed on the top of the support ring, the top of the support disk can prevent the old jar body, a rotating rod is movably installed inside the support ring, a brush is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod, and the brush can be used to clean the impurities on the inner wall of the old jar body;

[0007] A clamping assembly is installed between the support ring and the support plate, and the clamping assembly is used to clamp the old altar body;

[0008] A driving assembly is fixedly installed on the top of the water tank, and the driving assembly is used to drive the rotating rod to rotate.

[0009] Furthermore: The clamping assembly includes mounting blocks, clamping blocks, lifting rods and connecting rods. There are four mounting blocks distributed in a ring on the outer wall of the support ring. The clamping blocks are slidably installed inside the mounting blocks. Four lifting rods distributed in a ring are fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate. A connecting rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of the clamping block and the bottom of the lifting rod.

[0010] Furthermore: Four fixing rods distributed in a ring are fixedly connected to the bottom of the support ring. A sliding hole is opened inside the fixing rod. Four sliding rods distributed in a ring are fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate. The sliding rods are located inside the sliding holes. Springs are fixedly installed on the outer walls of the sliding rods, and the springs are located between the support plate and the fixing rods.

[0011] Furthermore: A plurality of rollers are fixedly installed inside the mounting blocks, and the clamping blocks are located on top of the rollers.

[0012] Furthermore: The driving assembly includes a driving motor, a first pulley, a belt groove, a driving belt and a bearing. The driving motor is fixedly installed on the top of the water tank. A first pulley is fixedly installed at the output end of the driving motor. A belt groove is opened on the outer wall of the rotating rod. A driving belt is installed between the first pulley and the belt groove. Bearings are fixedly connected to the bottoms of the four connecting rods, and the rotating rod is located in the inner ring of the bearing.

[0013] Furthermore: A partition is fixedly connected inside the water tank. The partition divides the interior of the water tank into a clean water chamber and a waste water chamber. A water injection hole is opened at the top of the clean water chamber. A water pump is fixedly installed inside the clean water chamber. A water inlet pipe is fixedly installed at the drainage end of the water pump. A snap ring is fixedly connected to the top of the water inlet pipe, and the snap ring is located on the inner wall of the bottom of the rotating rod.

[0014] Furthermore: A drainage funnel is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate. A drain pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the waste water chamber. The drain pipe corresponds to the drainage outlet of the drainage funnel. A filter box is slidably installed inside the waste water chamber. Drainage holes are opened on the outer wall of the waste water chamber.

[0015] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. Compared with the prior art, by providing a clear water chamber, a support plate, a clamping assembly, a rotating rod, a brush, a driving motor, a first pulley, a belt groove, a driving belt, a water pump, a water inlet pipe and an old altar body, during use, the old altar body is placed upside down on the top of the support plate. The support plate is pressed down by the gravity of the old altar body. At this time, the support plate can be opened to clamp the old altar body through the clamping assembly. Then, the driving motor is turned on to drive the first pulley to rotate, and then the rotating rod is driven to rotate through the cooperation of the driving belt and the belt groove. At the same time, the brush also rotates to clean the inner wall of the old altar body. Then, the water pump is turned on to pump the cleaning liquid inside the clear water chamber into the water inlet pipe, and then the cleaning liquid is discharged from the inside of the old altar body through the rotating rod. Cooperating with the brush, the inner wall of the old altar body can be cleaned cleanly, realizing automatic cleaning of the old altar, solving the problems of low efficiency of manual cleaning in the prior art and avoiding the threat to the health of operators caused by potential chemical substances and microorganisms in the old altar. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure during cleaning of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 is Figure 3 an enlarged structure diagram at A in

[0021] Figure 5 is an enlarged structure diagram of the clamping assembly in the present invention.

[0022] LEGEND DESCRIPTION:

[0023] 1. Water tank; 101. Partition board; 102. Clear water chamber; 103. Water injection hole; 104. Waste water chamber; 105. Filter box; 106. Drainage hole; 2. Support rod; 3. Support ring; 4. Support plate; 5. Clamping assembly; 501. Installation block; 502. Clamping block; 503. Lifting rod; 504. Connecting rod; 505. Fixed rod; 506. Slide rod; 507. Spring; 508. Roller; 6. Rotating rod; 601. Brush; 7. Driving assembly; 701. Driving motor; 702. First pulley; 703. Belt groove; 704. Driving belt; 705. Bearing; 8. Drainage funnel; 801. Drain pipe; 9. Water pump; 10. Water inlet pipe; 1001. Snap ring; 11. Old altar body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0024] Referring to Figures 1-5, the automatic cleaning system in the processing of fermented foods provided by the utility model: includes a water tank 1, a support rod 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the water tank 1, a support ring 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the support rod 2, a support disk 4 is slidably installed on the top of the support ring 3, the top of the support disk 4 can prevent the old altar body 11, a rotating rod 6 is movably installed inside the support ring 3, a brush 601 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod 6, and the brush 601 can be used to clean the impurities on the inner wall of the old altar body 11; a clamping component 5 is installed between the support ring 3 and the support disk 4, and the clamping component 5 is used to clamp the old altar body 11; a driving component 7 is fixedly installed on the top of the water tank 1, and the driving component 7 is used to drive the rotating rod 6 to rotate.

[0025] When in use, the old altar body 11 is placed upside down on the top of the support disk 4, and the support disk 4 is pressed down by the gravity of the old altar body 11. At this time, the support disk 4 can be opened to clamp the old altar body 11 through the clamping component 5, and then the driving component 7 is turned on to drive the rotating rod 6 to rotate, and at the same time the brush 601 also rotates to clean the inner wall of the old altar body 11.

[0026] The clamping component 5 includes a mounting block 501, a clamping block 502, a lifting rod 503 and a connecting rod 504. Four mounting blocks 501 distributed in a ring are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support ring 3. The clamping block 502 is slidably installed inside the mounting block 501. Four lifting rods 503 distributed in a ring are fixedly connected to the bottom of the support disk 4. A connecting rod 504 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the clamping block 502 and the bottom of the lifting rod 503.

[0027] When the support disk 4 is pressed down by the gravity of the old altar body 11, it drives the lifting rod 503 to move downward. At this time, through the cooperation of the connecting rod 504, the clamping block 502 is driven to move inward, and the old altar body 11 can be clamped.

[0028] Four fixing rods 505 distributed in a ring are fixedly connected to the bottom of the support ring 3. A sliding hole is opened inside the fixing rod 505. Four sliding rods 506 distributed in a ring are fixedly connected to the bottom of the support disk 4. The sliding rod 506 is located inside the sliding hole. A spring 507 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the sliding rod 506, and the spring 507 is located between the support disk 4 and the fixing rod 505.

[0029] When the support disk 4 moves downward, through the sliding rod 506 and the sliding hole, the support disk 4 can stably slide on the top of the support ring 3; when the old altar body 11 needs to be removed, the support disk 4 has no downward pressure, and the support disk 4 is pushed upward by the thrust of the spring 507. At this time, the clamping block 502 is controlled to move outward through the connecting rod 504, and the old altar body 11 can be released.

[0030] A plurality of rollers 508 are fixedly installed inside the mounting block 501, and the clamping block 502 is located on the top of the rollers 508.

[0031] When the clamping block 502 moves, the friction during movement can be reduced by the roller 508.

[0032] The driving assembly 7 includes a driving motor 701, a first pulley 702, a belt groove 703, a driving belt 704, and a bearing 705. The driving motor 701 is fixedly installed at the top of the water tank 1. The output end of the driving motor 701 is fixedly installed with the first pulley 702. A belt groove 703 is formed on the outer wall of the rotating rod 6. A driving belt 704 is installed between the first pulley 702 and the belt groove 703. The bottoms of the four connecting rods 504 are fixedly connected with bearings 705, and the rotating rod 6 is located in the inner ring of the bearing 705.

[0033] During use, the driving motor 701 is turned on to drive the first pulley 702 to rotate. Then, through the cooperation of the driving belt 704 and the belt groove 703, the rotating rod 6 is driven to rotate. At the same time, the rotating rod 6 can be fixed inside the support disk 4 through the bearing 705 without affecting the free rotation of the rotating rod 6.

[0034] A partition 101 is fixedly connected inside the water tank 1. The partition 101 divides the interior of the water tank 1 into a clean water chamber 102 and a waste water chamber 104. A water injection hole 103 is opened at the top of the clean water chamber 102. A water pump 9 is fixedly installed inside the clean water chamber 102. The drainage end of the water pump 9 is fixedly installed with a water inlet pipe 10. The top of the water inlet pipe 10 is fixedly connected with a snap ring 1001, and the snap ring 1001 is located on the inner wall of the bottom of the rotating rod 6.

[0035] During use, the cleaning liquid can be injected into the clean water chamber 102 through the water injection hole 103. Then, the water pump 9 is turned on to pump the cleaning liquid inside the clean water chamber 102 into the interior of the water inlet pipe 10. Then, the cleaning liquid enters the rotating rod 6 and is discharged from the top of the rotating rod 6, so as to cooperate with the brush 601 to clean the inner wall of the old altar body 11.

[0036] A drainage funnel 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support disk 4. A drain pipe 801 is fixedly connected to the top of the waste water chamber 104. The drain pipe 801 corresponds to the drainage port of the drainage funnel 8. A filter box 105 is slidably installed inside the waste water chamber 104. A drain hole 106 is opened on the outer wall of the waste water chamber 104.

[0037] When the support disk 4 moves downward, the drainage funnel 8 is driven to move downward at the same time, so that the drainage port of the drainage funnel 8 is aligned with the drain pipe 801. Then, the sewage and impurities generated during the cleaning of the inner wall of the old altar body 11 will enter the interior of the drainage funnel 8 and then be discharged from the interior of the waste water chamber 104 through the drain pipe 801. When entering the interior of the waste water chamber 104, the impurities will be filtered by the filter box 105 first. After use, the filter box 105 can be taken out for cleaning.

[0038] Working principle: First, inject cleaning liquid into the interior of the clean water chamber 102 through the water injection hole 103. Then, invert the old altar body 11 and place it on the top of the support plate 4. At this time, the support plate 4 is pressed down by the gravity of the old altar body 11, and at the same time drives the lifting rod 503 to move downward. At this time, through the cooperation of the connecting rod 504, the clamping block 502 is driven to move inward, so that the old altar body 11 can be clamped. At the same time, the brush 601 will be located inside the old altar body 11, and the drainage funnel 8 is also aligned with the drain pipe 801.

[0039] Next, start the drive motor 701 to drive the first pulley 702 to rotate. Then, through the cooperation of the drive belt 704 and the belt groove 703, the rotating rod 6 is driven to rotate. At the same time, the brush 601 also rotates to clean the inner wall of the old altar body 11.

[0040] Then, start the water pump 9 to pump the cleaning liquid inside the clean water chamber 102 into the interior of the water inlet pipe 10. Then, the cleaning liquid is discharged from the interior of the old altar body 11 through the rotating rod 6. Cooperating with the brush 601, the inner wall of the old altar body 11 can be cleaned clean.

[0041] The sewage and impurities generated during cleaning will enter the interior of the drainage funnel 8, and then be discharged from the interior of the waste water chamber 104 through the drain pipe 801. When entering the interior of the waste water chamber 104, the impurities will be filtered by the filter box 105 first. After use, the filter box 105 can be taken out for cleaning.

[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic cleaning system for fermented food processing, comprising a water tank (1), characterized in that: The top of the water tank (1) is fixedly connected to a support rod (2), the top of the support rod (2) is fixedly connected to a support ring (3), the top of the support ring (3) is slidably mounted with a support plate (4), the top of the support plate (4) can be used to place the old pot body (11), the interior of the support ring (3) is movably mounted with a rotating rod (6), the outer wall of the rotating rod (6) is fixedly connected to a brush (601), and the brush (601) can be used to clean impurities on the inner wall of the old pot body (11); A clamping assembly (5) is installed between the support ring (3) and the support plate (4), and the clamping assembly (5) is used to clamp the old pot body (11); A driving assembly (7) is fixedly mounted on the top of the water tank (1), and the driving assembly (7) is used to drive the rotating rod (6) to rotate.

2. The automatic cleaning system for fermented food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (5) comprises a mounting block (501), a clamping block (502), a lifting rod (503) and a connecting rod (504); the outer wall of the support ring (3) is fixed with a connecting ring having four mounting blocks (501) distributed in an annular shape; the mounting block (501) is slidably mounted inside the mounting block (502); the bottom of the support plate (4) is fixedly connected with four lifting rods (503) distributed in an annular shape; the bottom of the clamping block (502) and the bottom of the lifting rod (503) are fixedly mounted with a connecting rod (504).

3. The automatic cleaning system for fermented food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the support ring (3) is fixedly connected with four annularly distributed fixing rods (505), and sliding holes are provided inside the fixing rods (505). The bottom of the support plate (4) is fixedly connected with four annularly distributed sliding rods (506), and the sliding rods (506) are located inside the sliding holes. The outer walls of the sliding rods (506) are fixedly mounted with springs (507), and the springs (507) are located between the support plate (4) and the fixing rods (505).

4. The automatic cleaning system for fermented food processing according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of rollers (508) are fixedly mounted inside the mounting block (501), and the clamping block (502) is located on top of the rollers (508).

5. The automatic cleaning system for fermented food processing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving assembly (7) comprises a driving motor (701), a first pulley (702), a belt groove (703), a driving belt (704) and a bearing (705); the driving motor (701) is fixedly mounted on the top of the water tank (1); the first pulley (702) is fixedly mounted on the output end of the driving motor (701); a belt groove (703) is formed on the outer wall of the rotating rod (6); a driving belt (704) is mounted between the first pulley (702) and the belt groove (703); the bottoms of the four connecting rods (504) are fixedly connected with bearings (705); the rotating rod (6) is located in the inner ring of the bearing (705).

6. The automatic cleaning system for fermented food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partition (101) is fixedly connected to the interior of the water tank (1), and the partition (101) divides the interior of the water tank (1) into a clean water chamber (102) and a waste water chamber (104). A water injection hole (103) is provided at the top of the clean water chamber (102). A water pump (9) is fixedly installed inside the clean water chamber (102). A water inlet pipe (10) is fixedly installed at the drainage end of the water pump (9). A clamping ring (1001) is fixedly connected to the top of the water inlet pipe (10), and the clamping ring (1001) is located on the bottom inner wall of the rotating rod (6).

7. The automatic cleaning system for fermented food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the support plate (4) is fixedly connected to a drainage funnel (8); the top of the wastewater chamber (104) is fixedly connected to a drainage pipe (801); the drainage pipe (801) corresponds to the drainage port of the drainage funnel (8); a filter box (105) is slidably mounted inside the wastewater chamber (104); and a drainage hole (106) is provided on the outer wall of the wastewater chamber (104).