Dehydrated vegetable cleaning and decontaminating device

Abstract

The utility model provides a dehydrated vegetable cleaning decontaminating device which comprises a plurality of cleaning rollers, a box body and motors, and further comprises a rolling brush and a water circulation system which are parallel to the cleaning rollers, the cleaning rollers are obliquely arranged relative to the box body at a preset inclination angle, and the motors are in one-to-one correspondence driving connection with the cleaning rollers and control the cleaning rollers to rotate at variable speed, variable direction and intermittent rotation. A discharging opening is formed in one side of the box body, and a discharging mechanism is arranged under the discharging opening; the water circulation system comprises a pump and a water tank, two ends of the pump are respectively connected with a water outlet pipe of the box body and a water inlet pipe of the water tank, and the water tank internally comprises a filter screen, a filter element and a water storage chamber; the filter element is arranged below the filter screen, a water inlet and a water outlet of the first water storage chamber are in butt joint with the pump and the filter screen respectively, a water inlet and a water outlet of the second water storage chamber are connected with the filter element and the circulating pump respectively, and the circulating pump is connected with a first cleaning mechanism arranged above the rolling brush through a water pipe. According to the root vegetable cleaning device, the cleaning quality of root vegetables is improved, and recycling of cleaning water is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of vegetable processing, and particularly relates to a device for cleaning and decontaminating dehydrated vegetables. Background Art

[0002] Dehydrated vegetables are common food accessories in some packaged foods. Common vegetables can generally be divided into root vegetables and leaf vegetables. For leaf vegetables, the cleaning and decontaminating device generally includes a conveying chain and a cleaning tank. By blowing air into the cleaning tank, the leaf vegetables are tumbled to improve the cleaning quality. In addition, the cleaning and decontaminating equipment for root vegetables generally uses multiple rollers in a water tank to form a nearly V-shaped groove or a U-shaped groove, so that the root vegetables and the rollers continuously rub against each other to remove the stains on their surfaces or remove the epidermis. However, the problem with this cleaning and decontaminating device for root vegetables is that the vegetables in the area far from the side rollers in the middle of the V-shaped groove or U-shaped groove are not easily turned over, resulting in that the vegetables in the middle area may rarely come into contact with the side rollers, leading to incomplete cleaning. Moreover, the spraying mechanism is generally in a fixed position, and the spraying range is limited. In addition, in order to ensure thorough cleaning, the cleaning time is prolonged, causing waste of water resources. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The embodiment of the utility model provides a device for cleaning and decontaminating dehydrated vegetables to solve the technical problems of incomplete cleaning of root vegetables and waste of water resources.

[0004] The utility model provides a device for cleaning and decontaminating dehydrated vegetables, which includes a plurality of cleaning rollers, a box body and a motor, and further includes a rotary brush arranged parallel to the cleaning rollers and a water circulation system. The cleaning rollers are inclined relative to the box body at a preset inclination angle. The motor is in one-to-one driving connection with the cleaning rollers and controls the cleaning rollers to rotate at variable speeds, change directions and rotate intermittently. An outlet is arranged on one side of the box body, and a discharging mechanism is arranged directly below the outlet.

[0005] The bottom of the box body includes a water outlet pipe. The water circulation system includes: a pump and a water tank. Both ends of the pump are respectively connected with the water outlet pipe and the water inlet pipe of the water tank. The water tank includes a filter screen, a filter element and a water storage chamber. The filter screen is clamped with a limiting component on the inner wall of the water tank. The filter element is arranged below the filter screen. The water inlet and outlet of the first water storage chamber are respectively docked with the pump and the filter screen. The water inlet and outlet of the second water storage chamber are respectively connected with the filter element and the circulation pump. The circulation pump is used to be connected with a first cleaning mechanism arranged above the rotary brush through a water pipe.

[0006] Optionally, the first cleaning mechanism includes a plurality of densely arranged nozzles, and the power shaft of the driving device of the rotary brush is parallel to the roller shaft of the cleaning roller or forms a preset included angle therewith.

[0007] Optionally, a plurality of the cleaning rollers are arranged at intervals, and a second cleaning mechanism is provided under each cleaning roller, and a nozzle of the second cleaning mechanism points in a tangential direction of an adjacent cleaning roller.

[0008] Optionally, the filter element includes: a PP cotton layer wrapped in non-woven fabric and an activated carbon layer, and the activated carbon layer is arranged between the two PP cotton layers.

[0009] Optionally, the cleaning roller and the roller brush are wrapped with bristles, and the lengths of the bristles are gradually set to form a wavy brush surface.

[0010] Optionally, it further includes a detector arranged in the water tank and a controller arranged outside the water tank, the controller is connected to the detector signal, and the controller is electrically connected to the motor, pump, and circulation pump.

[0011] Optionally, the limiting assembly includes a U-shaped base and a limiting clamp, and two sides of the limiting clamp are connected to two sides of the U-shaped base.

[0012] Optionally, the discharging mechanism includes a conveyor belt and a material box arranged on the conveyor belt.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0014] In the cleaning and decontamination device provided by the utility model, the cleaning roller that contacts the root vegetables to be cleaned is tilted in the box according to a preset inclination angle, so that the cleaned vegetables move downward under the action of their own weight, and under the action of the cleaning roller, all the vegetables to be cleaned are fully rolled in the area surrounded by the cleaning roller; at the same time, the roller brush on the cleaning roller acts reciprocatingly on the vegetables to be cleaned, effectively removing all dirt and stains on the vegetables to be cleaned, thereby improving the quality of vegetable cleaning; in addition, the cleaning water is recycled after treatment, thereby avoiding waste of water resources and improving the practicality of the vegetable cleaning and decontamination equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 A three-dimensional axial schematic diagram showing a hidden roller brush of a dehydrated vegetable cleaning and decontamination device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 2 A three-dimensional axial schematic diagram of the cleaning roller in the box of this application;

[0017] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the hierarchical structure of the filter element in this application;

[0018] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing a cross-section of the front structure of the limiting component in this application.

[0019] In the picture:

[0020] 1: Cleaning roller; 2: Box body; 21: Water outlet pipe; 3: Roller brush; 4: Water circulation system; 41: Water tank; 410: Filter element; 4101: PP cotton layer; 4102: Activated carbon layer; 5: Discharging mechanism; 51: Conveyor belt; 52: Material box; 6: First cleaning mechanism; 7: Limiting assembly; 71: U-shaped base; 72: Limiting clamp. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following will provide a clear and complete description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the phrases "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" appearing throughout this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, these specific features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0022] It should also be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that an article or terminal device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such article or terminal device. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the article or terminal device comprising the element.

[0023] Dehydrated vegetables are common food ingredients in some packaged foods. Common vegetables can generally be divided into roots and leaves. The cleaning and decontamination device for leafy vegetables generally includes a conveyor chain and a cleaning tank. The leafy vegetables are tumbled by blowing air into the cleaning tank to improve the cleaning quality. In addition, the root vegetable cleaning and decontamination equipment generally uses multiple rollers in a water tank to form a nearly V-shaped groove or a U-shaped groove, so that the root vegetables and the rollers are constantly rubbed to remove stains or remove the skin on their surface. However, the problem with this cleaning and decontamination device for root vegetables is that The problem is that: the vegetables in the area in the middle of the V-shaped groove or the U-shaped groove, which is far away from the side rollers, are not easy to turn over, resulting in that the vegetables in the middle area may rarely come into contact with the side rollers, resulting in incomplete cleaning, and the spraying mechanism is generally in a fixed position, and the spraying range is limited; in addition, in order to ensure thorough cleaning, the cleaning time will be prolonged, resulting in waste of water resources; therefore, the utility model provides a new vegetable cleaning and decontamination device to solve the problems of incomplete cleaning of the aforementioned root vegetables (such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, fruits, etc.) and waste of water resources.

[0024] Please refer to the attached Figures 1 to 4 , the utility model is described in detail, wherein Figure 1 The dotted line frame indicates the position of the roller brush 3. Figure 4 The dotted circle in the figure represents the cylinder around the filter.

[0025] The utility model provides a dehydrated vegetable cleaning and decontamination device, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cleaning and decontamination device provided by the present invention includes multiple cleaning rollers 1, a box body 2 and a motor, and also includes a roller brush 3 and a water circulation system 4 arranged parallel to the cleaning roller 1. The cleaning roller 1 is tilted at a preset angle relative to the box body 2. The motor is driven and connected to the cleaning roller 1 in a one-to-one correspondence, and controls the cleaning roller 1 to change speed, change direction, and intermittent rotation. A discharge port is provided on one side of the box body 2, and a discharge mechanism 5 is provided just below the discharge port; the bottom of the box body 2 includes a water outlet pipe 21, and the water circulation system 4 includes : Pump and water tank 41, the two ends of the pump are respectively connected to the water outlet pipe 21 and the water inlet pipe of the water tank 41, the water tank 41 includes a filter screen, a filter element 410 and a water storage chamber, the filter screen is clamped with the limit component 7 on the inner wall of the water tank 41; the filter element 410 is arranged under the filter screen, the water inlet and outlet of the first water storage chamber are respectively connected to the pump and the filter screen, the water inlet and outlet of the second water storage chamber are respectively connected to the filter element 410 and the circulation pump, and the circulation pump is used to connect to the first cleaning mechanism 6 arranged above the roller brush 3 through a water pipe.

[0026] As described above, in the cleaning and decontamination device provided by the present invention, the cleaning roller 1 that contacts the root vegetables to be cleaned is tilted in the box body 2 according to a preset inclination angle, so that the cleaned vegetables move downward under the action of their own weight. Under the action of the cleaning roller 1, all the vegetables to be cleaned are fully rolled in the area surrounded by the cleaning roller 1; at the same time, the roller brush 3 on the cleaning roller 1 acts reciprocatingly on the vegetables to be cleaned, effectively removing all dirt and stains on the vegetables to be cleaned, thereby improving the quality of vegetable cleaning.

[0027] Among them, the cleaning roller 1 rotates intermittently with variable speed and direction. During the cleaning process, the cleaning roller 1 is controlled to rotate forward, that is, a friction force is applied to the vegetables to prevent them from rolling downward. After the cleaning is completed, it pauses for a few seconds. On the one hand, the vegetables are rinsed again, and on the other hand, the vegetables roll toward the discharge port under the action of their own weight. Then the cleaning roller 1 rotates in the opposite direction to send all the cleaned materials out of the cleaning and decontamination device.

[0028] Furthermore, in the water circulation system 4, the first cleaning mechanism 6, located above the roller brush 3, includes multiple nozzles. A portion of the water discharged by these nozzles passes through the gaps in the roller brush 3 and acts on the surface of the vegetables, while a portion acts directly on the roller brush 3. The roller brush 3 indirectly sprinkles the water on the surface of the vegetables, forming a water stain that completely covers the entire vegetable area. Furthermore, the water that falls to the bottom of the housing 2 is pumped out of the housing 2 by a pump and enters the water tank 41. After initial filtration and deslagging through the filter screen within the water tank 41, the water enters the filter element 410, where it is further filtered. The filtered water is then temporarily stored in the second water storage chamber and pumped back to the first cleaning mechanism 6 by a circulating pump, thereby recycling the water used to wash the vegetables. Furthermore, to ensure smooth water circulation, after entering the water tank 41 and being filtered through the filter screen, the water is stored in the first water storage chamber and gradually supplied to the filter element 410. This water circulation system 4 processes the water used to wash the vegetables and recycles it, avoiding water waste and improving the practicality of the vegetable washing and decontamination equipment.

[0029] It should be noted that the aforementioned discharging mechanism 5 includes a conveyor belt 51 and a material box 52 arranged on the conveyor belt 51. The conveyor belt 51 is used to deliver the cleaned vegetables falling into the material box 52 to other stations. The conveyor belt 51 can use a belt or chain structure, and this embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0030] In some embodiments, the power shaft of the drive device for the roller brush 3 is parallel to or at a predetermined angle to the roller axis of the cleaning roller 1. The predetermined angle is intended to create a clamping resistance between the roller brush 3 and the cleaning roller 1 against the vegetables, thereby enhancing the cleaning effect on the vegetable surface. This predetermined angle can be adjusted based on the actual size of the vegetables, the size of the cleaning roller 1, and other factors, to enhance the cleaning effect without causing clogging. This embodiment does not impose any specific limitations on this.

[0031] In some embodiments, multiple cleaning rollers 1 are spaced apart, and a second cleaning mechanism is provided under each cleaning roller 1, with the nozzle of the second cleaning mechanism pointing tangentially toward the adjacent cleaning roller 1. The function of the second cleaning mechanism is to flush away the mud and sand on the surface of the vegetables at the bottom layer, and at the same time, to flush away the mud and sand adhering to the cleaning roller 1, thereby enhancing the decontamination effect.

[0032] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 As shown, the aforementioned filter element 410 comprises a PP cotton layer 4101 wrapped in non-woven fabric and an activated carbon layer 4102, with the activated carbon layer 4102 disposed between the two PP cotton layers 4101. PP cotton is a man-made chemical fiber that is wrapped in non-woven fabric to form a filter cake. The activated carbon's adsorption and deodorizing properties effectively remove soluble impurities from the water, while the PP cotton filters suspended matter, sediment, and large particles. This double-layer filtration enhances the decontamination and purification process.

[0033] In some embodiments, the cleaning roller 1 and the roller brush 3 are wrapped with bristles, and the lengths of the bristles are gradually varied to form a wavy brush surface.

[0034] The bristles with gradually varying lengths form a wavy brush surface structure, which not only increases the effect of washing the surface of vegetables, but also prevents the vegetables from being excessively rubbed.

[0035] In addition, the present invention further includes a detector disposed within the water tank 41 and a controller disposed outside the water tank 41. The controller is signal-connected to the detector and electrically connected to the motor, pump, and circulating pump. Because the cleaning roller 1 needs to change speed and direction, and rotate intermittently, the drive device of the roller brush 3 needs to be controlled, and the actions of other pumps and the circulating pump also need to be controlled. The controller can control these devices according to a preset program to achieve automation.

[0036] In some embodiments, the limiting assembly 7 for fixing the filter in the aforementioned box 2 includes a U-shaped base 71 and a limiting clamp 72 , and two sides of the limiting clamp 72 are connected to two sides of the U-shaped base 71 .

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, the base of the limiting assembly 7 is used to be fixed on the inner wall of the box body 2, and the limiting clip 72 is used to clamp the circumferential column of the filter screen inside. When removing, the filter screen can be pulled to release the limit.

[0038] Finally, the utility model provides a dehydrated vegetable cleaning and decontamination device, comprising a plurality of cleaning rollers 1, a box body 2 and a motor, and also comprising a roller brush 3 and a water circulation system 4 arranged parallel to the cleaning roller 1. The cleaning roller 1 is tilted relative to the box body 2 at a preset inclination angle, and the motor is driven and connected to the cleaning roller 1 in a one-to-one manner, and controls the cleaning roller 1 to change speed, change direction, and rotate intermittently. A discharge port is provided on one side of the box body 2, and a discharge mechanism 5 is provided directly below the discharge port; the water circulation system 4 comprises: a pump and a water tank 41, the two ends of the pump are respectively connected to the water outlet pipe 21 of the box body 2 and the water inlet pipe of the water tank 41, and the water tank 41 comprises a filter screen, a filter element 410 and a water storage chamber; the filter element 410 is arranged under the filter screen, the water inlet and outlet of the first water storage chamber are respectively connected to the pump and the filter screen, and the water inlet and outlet of the second water storage chamber are respectively connected to the filter element 410 and the circulation pump, and the circulation pump is connected to the first cleaning mechanism 6 arranged above the roller brush 3 through a water pipe. The utility model improves the cleaning quality of root vegetables and realizes the recycling use of cleaning water.

[0039] The above embodiments merely illustrate the implementation methods of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present utility model patent shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A dehydrated vegetable cleaning and decontamination device, comprising a plurality of cleaning rollers (1), a box (2) and a motor, characterized in that: The cleaning roller (1) is tilted relative to the housing (2) at a preset angle, and the motor is connected to the cleaning roller (1) in a one-to-one driving relationship and controls the cleaning roller (1) to change speed, change direction, and rotate intermittently. A discharge port is provided on one side of the housing (2), and a discharge mechanism (5) is provided directly below the discharge port. The bottom of the box body (2) includes a water outlet pipe (21), and the water circulation system (4) includes: a pump and a water tank (41), the two ends of the pump are respectively connected to the water outlet pipe (21) and the water inlet pipe of the water tank (41), the water tank (41) includes a filter screen, a filter element (410) and a water storage chamber, and the filter screen is snap-connected with a limit assembly (7) on the inner wall of the water tank (41); the filter element (410) is arranged below the filter screen, the water inlet and outlet of the first water storage chamber are respectively connected to the pump and the filter screen, and the water inlet and outlet of the second water storage chamber are respectively connected to the filter element (410) and the circulation pump, and the circulation pump is used to connect to the first cleaning mechanism (6) arranged above the roller brush (3) through a water pipe.

2. The dehydrated vegetable cleaning and decontamination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first cleaning mechanism (6) comprises a plurality of densely distributed nozzles, and the power shaft of the driving device of the roller brush (3) is parallel to the roller axis of the cleaning roller (1) or forms a preset angle with each other.

3. The dehydrated vegetable cleaning and decontamination device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plurality of cleaning rollers (1) are arranged at intervals, and a second cleaning mechanism is provided under each cleaning roller (1), wherein the nozzle of the second cleaning mechanism points in the tangential direction of the adjacent cleaning roller (1).

4. The dehydrated vegetable cleaning and decontamination device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The filter element (410) comprises: a PP cotton layer (4101) wrapped in non-woven fabric, and an activated carbon layer (4102), wherein the activated carbon layer (4102) is arranged between the two PP cotton layers (4101).

5. The dehydrated vegetable cleaning and decontamination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning roller (1) and the roller brush (3) are wrapped with bristles, and the lengths of the bristles are gradually changed to form a wavy brush surface.

6. The dehydrated vegetable cleaning and decontamination device according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a detector arranged in the water tank (41) and a controller arranged outside the water tank (41), wherein the controller is connected to the detector signal and is electrically connected to the motor, pump, and circulation pump.

7. The dehydrated vegetable cleaning and decontamination device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting assembly (7) comprises a U-shaped base (71) and a limiting clamp (72), and two sides of the limiting clamp (72) are connected to two sides of the U-shaped base (71).

8. The dehydrated vegetable cleaning and decontamination device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The discharging mechanism (5) comprises a conveyor belt (51) and a material box (52) arranged on the conveyor belt (51).

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