Whole-leaf vegetable cleaning machine
By using vortex water flow and ultrasonic cleaning in the whole leaf vegetable cleaning machine, the damage and impurity retention problems during the whole leaf vegetable cleaning process are solved, and efficient cleaning and low damage are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422312447.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-23
AI Technical Summary
Whole leafy vegetables are easily damaged during the cleaning process and have cleaning blind spots. Impurities stay in the gaps, affecting the quality of pre-made vegetables and increasing production costs.
A leafy vegetable cleaning machine including a cleaning tank, a water pump, an orifice pressure plate and a lifting mechanism is designed to form a vortex water flow using an ultrasonic generator and multiple water spray ports, which drives the vegetables to rotate and move, disperse impurities and reduce mechanical damage.
Effectively avoid cleaning blind spots, improve cleaning effect, reduce vegetable breakage rate, and be suitable for cleaning of leafy vegetables, and reduce production costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pre-prepared vegetable processing, in particular to a whole-leaf vegetable cleaning machine. Background Art
[0002] Pre-prepared meals (also known as pre-made dishes) are the product of food industrialization. They are made from one or more edible agricultural products and their products as raw materials, and are made through industrial pre-processing (such as stirring, marinating, tumbling, kneading, shaping, stir-frying, deep-frying, baking, boiling, steaming, etc.). They are pre-packaged dishes that can only be eaten after heating or cooking. The pre-prepared meal industry is one of the key development areas in recent years and in the future. With the advancement of the industry, the requirements for product quality and raw materials are also increasing. Among them, the cleanliness of raw materials has become an important factor that cannot be ignored.
[0003] During the production of pre-prepared dishes, vegetables purchased from wholesale markets are washed and processed. Among them, whole-leaf vegetables are relatively fragile, such as Chinese cabbage and spinach. During the washing process, whole-leaf vegetables are easily damaged compared to root vegetables, melons and fruits. After being damaged, the quality is reduced, and they are not suitable for the production of pre-prepared dishes, which will also increase the production cost of the company. In order to reduce the damage to whole-leaf vegetables during washing, ultrasonic cleaning machines are often used to clean whole-leaf vegetables. However, since whole-leaf vegetables will float on the water surface, a blind spot will be created for cleaning, and the vegetables will be stationary and gathered together, and the peeled impurities will be trapped in the gaps of the whole-leaf vegetables. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model provides a whole leaf vegetable cleaning machine, which can solve the above technical problems.
[0005] The utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0006] A whole leaf vegetable washing machine comprises a washing tank, a water pump, a pressure plate with holes and a lifting mechanism.
[0007] An ultrasonic generator is provided on a wall of the cleaning tank, a first sewage outlet is provided at the upper part of the cleaning tank, a second sewage outlet and a first water spray outlet are provided at the lower part of the cleaning tank, the first water spray outlet is connected to the water outlet of the water pump, and the water pump pressurizes water and injects it into the cleaning tank through the first water spray outlet to drive the water in the cleaning tank to form a vortex;
[0008] The perforated pressing plate is provided with a plurality of through holes, and the driving end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the perforated pressing plate and drives it to move in the vertical direction in the cleaning tank.
[0009] Furthermore, a second water spray port is provided on the upper part of the cleaning pool opposite to the first water spray port, and the second water spray port is connected to the water outlet of the water pump. The water pump pressurizes the water and injects it into the cleaning pool through the second water spray port to drive the water in the cleaning pool to form a vortex.
[0010] Furthermore, the number of the first water spraying ports and the number of the second water spraying ports are both multiple and are spaced apart along the length direction of the cleaning pool.
[0011] Furthermore, the perforated pressing plate includes an upwardly convex arc-shaped perforated pressing plate.
[0012] Furthermore, a downwardly protruding arc-shaped guide plate is provided at the bottom of the cleaning tank.
[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a first water inlet pipe connected to the first water spray port, and the first water inlet pipe is inclined toward the bottom of the cleaning pool.
[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a second water inlet pipe connected to the second water spray port, and the second water inlet pipe is inclined toward the bottom of the cleaning pool.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects:
[0016] A whole leaf vegetable washing machine comprises a washing tank, a water pump, a pressure plate with holes and a lifting mechanism. The whole leaf vegetables are placed in the washing tank, and water is injected to the bottom of the first sewage outlet. The lifting mechanism drives the pressure plate with holes to press the whole leaf vegetables down so that they are completely immersed in water. The ultrasonic transmitter washes the whole leaf vegetables in the washing tank. The water pump is started to pump water, and the water is sprayed into the washing tank through the first water spray pipe to drive the water in the washing tank to form a vortex. During the washing process, excess water is discharged from the first sewage outlet. After the washing is completed, the second sewage outlet is opened to discharge the water in the washing tank. The water pump converts mechanical energy into kinetic energy and potential energy of water to form a high-pressure water flow from the first sewage outlet. The water pipe sprays into the lower part of the cleaning pool, and the water flow is reflected by the wall of the cleaning pool and forms a rotational motion. This rotational motion forms a vortex in the cleaning pool, making the water flow present a spiral flow path. The water flow drives the vegetables to rotate and move in the water, avoiding the whole leaf vegetables floating on the water surface and causing a blind spot in the cleaning, and the vegetables gathering in the water and causing the peeled impurities to be trapped in the gaps of the vegetables, thereby improving the cleaning effect. The first water nozzle is set at the lower part of the cleaning pool, and the whole leaf vegetables are floating in the middle and upper part of the cleaning pool. Therefore, the mechanical damage to the whole leaf vegetables is reduced, and the breakage rate of vegetables is reduced, which is very suitable for the cleaning of whole leaf vegetables. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] The accompanying drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, constitute a part of this application, and do not constitute a limitation of the embodiments of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:
[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a whole leaf vegetable cleaning machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning pool structure of an embodiment of the utility model.
[0020] Markings and corresponding parts names in the accompanying drawings:
[0021] 10-cleaning tank, 11-ultrasonic generator, 12-first sewage outlet, 13-second sewage outlet, 14-arc guide plate, 15-first water spray outlet, 151-first water inlet pipe, 16-second water spray outlet, 161-second water inlet pipe;
[0022] 20-pressure plate with holes, 21-lifting mechanism;
[0023] 30-Water pump. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with embodiments and drawings. The schematic implementation methods of the present invention and their descriptions are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0025] Example
[0026] See also Figures 1-2 A whole leaf vegetable washing machine includes a washing tank 10, a water pump 30, a perforated pressure plate 20 and a lifting mechanism 21. An ultrasonic generator 11 is provided on one wall of the washing tank 10, a first sewage outlet 12 is provided at the upper part of the washing tank 10, and a second sewage outlet 13 is provided at the lower part of the washing tank 10. Preferably, the second sewage outlet 13 is provided at the bottom center of the washing tank 10, and a first water spray port 15 is provided at the lower part of the washing tank 10. The first water spray port 15 is connected to the water outlet of the water pump 30. For example, the water pump 30 can be a centrifugal pump or a plunger pump, both of which can form a high-pressure water flow.
[0027] A first water spray port 15 is provided at the lower portion of the cleaning pool 10. The first water spray port 15 is connected to the water outlet of the water pump 30. The water pump 30 pressurizes the water and injects it into the cleaning pool 10 through the first water spray port 15 to drive the water in the cleaning pool 10 to form a vortex. Preferably, the first water spray port 15 is provided on the side wall of the cleaning pool 10 opposite to the first sewage outlet 12. Water flows out from the first water spray port 15 at the lower portion, driving impurities to float upward and be discharged through the first sewage outlet 12 at the upper portion, which helps to remove light impurities floating on the water surface.
[0028] The perforated pressing plate 20 is provided with a plurality of through holes. The driving end of the lifting mechanism 21 is connected to the perforated pressing plate 20 and drives it to move in the vertical direction in the cleaning tank 10. The lifting mechanism 21 can adopt a lifting and retracting rod. The lifting and retracting mechanism drives the perforated pressing plate 20 to press the vegetables down to the lower part of the cleaning tank 10, and then quickly lifts the perforated pressing plate 20 to the water surface. The water in the cleaning tank 10 is disturbed, and the whole leaf vegetables are dispersed in the water and rise under the action of buoyancy, while the heavier impurities will remain in the water, thereby realizing impurity separation.
[0029] A whole leaf vegetable washing machine includes a washing tank 10, a water pump 30, a perforated pressure plate 20, and a lifting mechanism 21. The whole leaf vegetables are placed in the washing tank 10, and water is injected to the bottom of the first sewage outlet 12. The lifting mechanism 21 drives the perforated pressure plate 20 to press the whole leaf vegetables down so that they are completely submerged in water. An ultrasonic transmitter washes the whole leaf vegetables in the washing tank 10. The water pump 30 is started to pump water, and the water is sprayed into the washing tank 10 through the first water spray pipe to drive the water in the washing tank 10 to form a vortex. During the washing process, excess water is discharged from the first sewage outlet 12. After the washing is completed, the second sewage outlet 13 is opened to discharge the water in the washing tank 10. The water pump 30 converts mechanical energy into kinetic energy and potential energy of the water. , forming a high-pressure water flow that is sprayed from the first water spray pipe into the lower part of the cleaning pool 10. The water flow is reflected by the wall of the cleaning pool 10 and forms a rotational motion. This rotational motion forms a vortex in the cleaning pool 10, so that the water flow presents a spiral flow path. The water flow drives the vegetables to rotate and move in the water, avoiding the whole leaf vegetables floating on the water surface and causing a cleaning blind spot, and the vegetables gathering in the water and causing the peeled impurities to be retained in the gaps of the vegetables, thereby improving the cleaning effect. The first water spray port 15 is set at the lower part of the cleaning pool 10, and the whole leaf vegetables are floating in the middle and upper part of the cleaning pool 10. Therefore, the mechanical damage to the whole leaf vegetables is reduced, the breakage rate of vegetables is reduced, and it is very suitable for cleaning whole leaf vegetables.
[0030] In another embodiment, a second water spray port 16 opposite to the first water spray port 15 is provided on the upper part of the cleaning pool 10. The second water spray port 16 is connected to the water outlet of the water pump 30. The water pump 30 pressurizes the water and injects it into the cleaning pool 10 through the second water spray port 16 to drive the water in the cleaning pool 10 to form a vortex. The coordinated use of the first water spray port 15 and the second water spray port 16 enhances the coverage of the water flow, and the water flow is evenly distributed in the cleaning pool 10, avoiding local water flow that is too strong or too weak. The relative water flow converges to enhance the vortex effect, drive the vegetables to rotate and move in the water, and enhance the cleaning effect.
[0031] In another embodiment, the number of the first water spray outlets 15 and the number of the second water spray outlets 16 are both multiple and are spaced apart along the length direction of the cleaning pool 10. Multiple vortices can be generated through the multiple water spray outlets, so that the water flow forms a complex flow pattern in the entire pool. This flow pattern can more effectively disperse and stir the vegetables, thereby increasing the dispersion effect of the vegetables.
[0032] In another embodiment, the perforated pressing plate 20 includes an upwardly protruding arc-shaped perforated pressing plate 20. The arc-shaped perforated pressing plate 20 can promote the formation of vortices, further increase the dispersion effect of whole leaf vegetables, and prevent them from piling up.
[0033] In another embodiment, a downwardly protruding arc-shaped guide plate 14 is provided at the bottom of the cleaning pool 10. The arc-shaped guide plate 14 can concentrate water flow and energy so that the water flow forms a natural convergence point at the bottom, which helps to enhance the vortex effect and enable the water flow to stir and disperse the vegetables more effectively during the cleaning process.
[0034] In another embodiment, a placement basket is further included, which is detachably connected to the perforated pressure plate 20, for example, by a snap connection. The placement basket containing whole leaf vegetables is connected to the perforated pressure plate 20, and the lifting mechanism 21 drives the placement basket to be immersed in water for cleaning. After cleaning is completed, the lifting mechanism 21 is started to lift the placement basket containing whole leaf vegetables out of the water surface, and the staff removes the placement basket to make unloading more convenient.
[0035] In another embodiment, a first water inlet pipe 151 connected to the first water outlet 15 is further included. The first water inlet pipe 151 is inclined toward the bottom. For example, the angle between the first water outlet pipe and the pool wall is 30° to 45°. The inclined water flow can better act on the curved bottom, enhance the impact force and fluidity of the water flow, and the inclined water flow interacts with the curved bottom to more easily form a strong vortex effect, which can be further effectively dispersed.
[0036] In another embodiment, a second water inlet pipe 161 connected to the second water spray port 16 is further included. The second water inlet pipe 161 is inclined toward the bottom of the cleaning pool 10. The water flow sprayed from the second water spray port 16 is also designed to be inclined toward the bottom and combined with the water flow from the first water spray port 15 to enhance the water flow dynamics, improve the water flow circulation efficiency, and further improve the dispersion effect of whole leaf vegetables.
[0037] In another embodiment, the pool wall where the first water spray port 15 and the second water spray port 16 are provided is in an outwardly convex arc shape, which helps to further enhance the vortex effect and enables the water flow to stir and disperse the vegetables more effectively during the cleaning process.
[0038] The specific implementation methods described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solutions and beneficial effects of the utility model in detail. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific implementation method of the utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the utility model should be included in the scope of protection of the utility model.
Claims
1. A whole leaf vegetable cleaning machine, characterized in that: Including cleaning tank, water pump, pressure plate with holes and lifting mechanism, An ultrasonic generator is provided on a wall of the cleaning tank, a first sewage outlet is provided at the upper portion of the cleaning tank, a second sewage outlet and a first water spray outlet are provided at the lower portion of the cleaning tank, the first water spray outlet is connected to the water outlet of the water pump, and the water pump pressurizes water and injects it into the cleaning tank through the first water spray outlet to drive the water in the cleaning tank to form a vortex; The perforated pressing plate is provided with a plurality of through holes, and the driving end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the perforated pressing plate and drives it to move in the vertical direction in the cleaning tank.
2. The whole leaf vegetable cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second water spray port opposite to the first water spray port is provided on the upper part of the cleaning pool. The second water spray port is connected to the water outlet of the water pump. The water pump pressurizes the water and injects it into the cleaning pool through the second water spray port to drive the water in the cleaning pool to form a vortex.
3. The whole leaf vegetable cleaning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the first water spraying ports and the number of the second water spraying ports are both multiple and are spaced apart along the length direction of the cleaning pool.
4. The whole leaf vegetable cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The perforated pressing plate comprises an upwardly convex arc-shaped perforated pressing plate.
5. The whole leaf vegetable cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cleaning pool is provided with a downwardly protruding arc-shaped guide plate.
6. The whole leaf vegetable cleaning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a first water inlet pipe connected to the first water spray port, and the first water inlet pipe is inclined toward the bottom of the cleaning pool.
7. The whole leaf vegetable cleaning machine according to any one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that: It also includes a second water inlet pipe of the second water spray port, and the second water inlet pipe is inclined toward the bottom of the cleaning pool.