Sweet potato conveying and cleaning machine

The sweet potato washing machine, which combines spiral blade conveying and spray pipe washing with mechanical brushing, solves the problem of existing devices being unable to remove large impurities, achieving efficient and comprehensive cleaning results and improving production efficiency.

CN223528875UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11SHAANXI JIAHUI YINNONG AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROCESSING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423184570.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-23
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-23

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Technical Problem

Existing sweet potato cleaning devices are ineffective at removing larger or heavier impurities, which may damage the brushes and cause blockages, resulting in low cleaning efficiency.

Method used

The washing method uses a combination of spiral blade conveyor, spray pipe and nozzle, combined with mechanical brushing and re-spraying to ensure that the surface of the sweet potato is thoroughly cleaned and impurities are discharged through the cylinder.

Benefits of technology

It improves the effectiveness and efficiency of sweet potato cleaning, reduces the time spent on subsequent cleaning steps, and maintains the integrity and appearance of the sweet potatoes.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a sweet potato conveying and cleaning machine, and relates to the technical field of sweet potato cleaning. The sweet potato conveying and cleaning machine comprises a cleaning box, a washing assembly and an auxiliary assembly, a cylinder is fixedly installed on one side of the cleaning box, the washing assembly is arranged on the cylinder, the washing assembly further comprises cylinders, a first spraying pipe and a first spraying head, an opening is formed in the outer wall of the cylinder, multiple sets of cylinders are fixedly installed in the opening, and the first spraying pipe is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the cylinder; a first spraying head is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the first spraying pipe, and the auxiliary assembly is arranged on the cleaning box. Through the arrangement of the washing assembly, on one hand, the conveying mode of a spiral conveying cylinder is mild, damage to sweet potatoes can be avoided, the integrity and appearance of the sweet potatoes can be kept, meanwhile, a guide plate can evenly spray water flow, most of soil and impurities can be removed through primary spray washing, it is ensured that the surfaces of all the sweet potatoes can be fully washed, and the washing effect is improved; on the other hand, the multiple groups of cylinders are arranged on the cylinder, so that impurities can be conveniently discharged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sweet potato cleaning technology, and in particular to a sweet potato conveying and cleaning machine. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese patent document CN215775405U discloses a sweet potato cleaning machine for sweet potato starch production, comprising a support frame with a washing tank fixedly connected to the upper end of the support frame. A washing device is movably connected inside the washing tank, consisting of six devices staggered on the front and rear sides of the washing tank. A first drive wheel is fixedly sleeved on one end of each washing device. Two first rollers are movably connected inside the washing tank, with a third drive wheel fixedly sleeved on one end of each first roller. A first conveyor belt is provided on the surface of each first roller. The two first rollers are connected via a first conveyor shaft. A first mesh is provided on the first conveyor belt. The first conveyor belt transports the sweet potatoes, while the washing device rotates to wash them, achieving automated cleaning of the sweet potatoes. The washing device directly cleans the surface of the sweet potatoes, avoiding incomplete cleaning, improving the efficiency and quality of sweet potato cleaning, saving labor, and facilitating subsequent processes.

[0003] After investigation and analysis, the patent has the following drawbacks in actual use:

[0004] The device uses a brush to scrub sweet potatoes, but it may not be able to effectively remove larger or heavier impurities. These impurities may affect subsequent processing and may also damage the brush and clog the device, resulting in low cleaning efficiency.

[0005] In summary, this application proposes a sweet potato conveying and washing machine to solve the aforementioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a sweet potato conveying and washing machine that can solve the problem that brushing sweet potatoes may not effectively remove larger or heavier impurities, which may affect subsequent processing and manufacturing, damage the brushes, and cause blockages to the device, resulting in low cleaning efficiency.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a sweet potato conveying and washing machine, comprising:

[0008] A cleaning tank, with a cylinder fixedly installed on one side;

[0009] The rinsing assembly is mounted on a cylinder. The rinsing assembly also includes a cylinder, a spray pipe, and a nozzle. An opening is provided on the outer wall of the cylinder, and multiple sets of cylinders are fixedly installed inside the opening. A spray pipe is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the cylinder, and a nozzle is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the spray pipe.

[0010] The auxiliary components are installed on the cleaning tank. The auxiliary components include cleaning brushes, spray pipe II and nozzle II. Multiple sets of cleaning brushes are rotatably installed on the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the cleaning tank, and multiple sets of nozzle II are fixedly installed on the outer wall of spray pipe II.

[0011] Preferably, the washing tank is equipped with a conveying device one and a conveying device two. The conveying device two is located on one side of the conveying device one and is inclined to facilitate the output of the washed sweet potatoes.

[0012] Preferably, the rinsing assembly further includes a motor, a rotating column, and spiral blades. The motor is fixedly installed on one side of the washing tank, and the rotating column is rotatably installed on the inner wall of one side of the cylinder. The other end of the rotating column passes through the cylinder and the washing tank in sequence and is fixedly installed to the output shaft of the motor. Spiral blades are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the rotating column. The spiral blades are provided with filter holes. On the one hand, the conveying method of the spiral conveyor is relatively gentle, which can avoid damage to the sweet potatoes and maintain their integrity and appearance. At the same time, the guide plate can spray water evenly. The initial spray can remove most of the dirt and impurities, ensuring that the surface of each sweet potato is thoroughly cleaned and improving the cleaning effect. On the other hand, by setting multiple sets of cylinders on the cylinder, it is convenient to discharge impurities.

[0013] Preferably, a guide plate is fixedly installed on one side of the cylinder, and the guide plate is located above the conveying device, which facilitates the conveying of sweet potatoes.

[0014] Preferably, the second spray pipe is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the front and rear sides of the washing box. For tightly attached dirt, especially on uneven parts, the mechanical brushing of the cleaning brush can ensure that the surface of each sweet potato is treated, and can more thoroughly clean dirt and residue. Then, the sweet potatoes are sprayed again by the second spray nozzle, making the surface of the sweet potatoes even cleaner. This can reduce the time of subsequent cleaning steps and improve the overall production efficiency.

[0015] Preferably, multiple sets of partition plates are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the second conveyor device, and the second conveyor device is inclined, with the partition plates serving as a blocking mechanism.

[0016] Preferably, an inclined plate is fixedly installed on one inner wall of the cleaning tank, and a feed hopper is fixedly installed on the other side of the cylinder. The two sides of the cylinder are provided with interconnected through holes. The inclined plate facilitates the guidance of sewage, so that it gathers on one side for easy discharge.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] (1) The sweet potato conveying and washing machine uses a combination of motor, rotating column, spiral blade, cylinder, spray pipe and nozzle. On the one hand, the conveying method of the spiral conveyor is relatively gentle, which can avoid damage to the sweet potato and maintain its integrity and appearance. At the same time, the guide plate can spray water evenly. The initial spraying can remove most of the mud and impurities, ensuring that the surface of each sweet potato can be fully cleaned and improving the cleaning effect. On the other hand, by setting multiple sets of cylinders on the cylinder, it is convenient to discharge impurities.

[0019] (2) The sweet potato conveying and washing machine, through the combined use of cleaning brush, spray pipe two and nozzle two, can ensure that the surface of each sweet potato is treated by the mechanical brushing of the cleaning brush for tightly attached dirt, especially uneven parts, and can more thoroughly clean dirt and residue. Then, the sweet potato is sprayed again by nozzle two, making the surface of the sweet potato cleaner, which can reduce the time of subsequent cleaning steps and improve the overall production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the cylindrical part of this utility model.

[0024] Attached reference numerals: 1. Cleaning tank; 2. Cylinder; 3. Conveying device one; 4. Conveying device two; 5. Motor; 6. Rotating column; 7. Spiral blade; 8. Cylinder; 9. Spray pipe one; 10. Nozzle one; 11. Guide plate; 12. Cleaning brush; 13. Spray pipe two; 14. Nozzle two; 15. Divider plate; 16. Inclined plate; 17. Feed hopper. Detailed Implementation

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-3This utility model provides a technical solution: a sweet potato conveying and washing machine, including a washing tank 1, a rinsing component and an auxiliary component. A cylinder 2 is fixedly installed on one side of the washing tank 1. The rinsing component is set on the cylinder 2. The rinsing component also includes a cylinder 8, a spray pipe 9, and a nozzle 10. An opening is opened on the outer wall of the cylinder 2. Multiple sets of cylinders 8 are fixedly installed in the opening. A spray pipe 9 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the cylinder 2. A nozzle 10 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the spray pipe 9. The auxiliary component is set on the washing tank 1. The auxiliary component includes a cleaning brush 12, a second spray pipe 13, and a second nozzle 14. Multiple sets of cleaning brushes 12 are rotatably installed on the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the washing tank 1. Multiple sets of nozzles 14 are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the second spray pipe 13.

[0027] Furthermore, the washing box 1 is equipped with a conveying device 3 and a conveying device 4. The conveying device 4 is located on one side of the conveying device 3 and is inclined to facilitate the output of the washed sweet potatoes.

[0028] Furthermore, the rinsing assembly also includes a motor 5, a rotating column 6, and spiral blades 7. The motor 5 is fixedly installed on one side of the washing tank 1, and the rotating column 6 is rotatably installed on the inner wall of one side of the cylinder 2. The other end of the rotating column 6 passes through the cylinder 2 and the washing tank 1 in sequence and is fixedly installed to the output shaft of the motor 5. Spiral blades 7 are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the rotating column 6. Filter holes are provided on the spiral blades 7. Sweet potatoes are poured into the cylinder 2 through the feed hopper 17. The first conveyor 3, the second conveyor 4, and the motor 5 are started. The rotation of the motor 5 drives the spiral blades 7 on the rotating column 6 to rotate, causing the spiral blades... 7. The sweet potatoes are conveyed by the pump, and water is supplied to the spray pipe 9. The sweet potatoes are sprayed and washed by the nozzles 10 on the spray pipe 9. The impurities fall to the bottom of the washing box 1 through the multiple sets of cylinders 8. On the one hand, the conveying method of the spiral conveyor is relatively gentle, which can avoid damage to the sweet potatoes and maintain their integrity and appearance. At the same time, the guide plate 11 can spray water evenly. The initial spray can remove most of the mud and impurities, ensuring that the surface of each sweet potato is thoroughly cleaned and improving the cleaning effect. On the other hand, by setting multiple sets of cylinders 8 on the cylinder 2, it is convenient to discharge impurities.

[0029] Furthermore, a guide plate 11 is fixedly installed on one side of the cylinder 2. The guide plate 11 is located above the conveying device 3, and its setting facilitates the conveying of sweet potatoes.

[0030] Furthermore, spray pipe 2 13 is fixedly installed on the front and rear inner walls of the cleaning tank 1, conveying the sweet potatoes that have undergone initial cleaning to the guide plate 11, and then to the conveying device 3. The cleaning brush 12 scrubs the sweet potatoes, and the scrubbed sweet potatoes are then conveyed to the area below spray pipe 2 13, where the spray nozzle 2 14 rinses them again to remove any remaining impurities. For tightly adhered dirt, especially on uneven areas, the mechanical scrubbing of the cleaning brush 12 ensures that the surface of each sweet potato is treated, resulting in a more thorough cleaning of dirt and residue. The second spray nozzle 2 14 then sprays the sweet potatoes again, making the surface even cleaner, reducing the time spent on subsequent cleaning processes and improving overall production efficiency.

[0031] Secondly, multiple sets of partition plates 15 are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the second conveyor 4. The second conveyor 4 is set at an angle, and the partition plates 15 serve to block the flow.

[0032] Secondly, an inclined plate 16 is fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1, and a feed hopper 17 is fixedly installed on the other side of the cylinder 2. The two sides of the cylinder 2 are provided with interconnected through holes. The inclined plate 16 facilitates the guidance of sewage, so that it gathers on one side for easy discharge. The cleaning tank 1 contains cleaning water. One end of the spray pipe 9 is connected to a hose, and the other end of the hose is fixedly connected to the output end of the water pump.

[0033] Working principle: In use, sweet potatoes are poured into the cylinder 2 through the feed hopper 17. The conveying device 1 3, conveying device 2 4, and motor 5 are started. The rotation of motor 5 drives the spiral blades 7 on the rotating column 6 to rotate, so that the spiral blades 7 carry the sweet potatoes. At the same time, water is supplied to the spray pipe 1 9 by the water pump. The sweet potatoes are sprayed and washed by the nozzles 10 on the spray pipe 1 9, so that impurities fall to the bottom of the cleaning tank 1 between the multiple sets of cylinders 8. Then, the rotation of the spiral blades 7 transports the sweet potatoes that have been cleaned for the first time to the guide plate 11. The guide plate 11 transports the sweet potatoes to the conveying device 1 3. The cleaning brush 12 brushes the sweet potatoes. The brushed sweet potatoes are transported to the bottom of the spray pipe 2 13. The nozzles 2 14 wash the sweet potatoes again to wash away the remaining impurities. Then they are transported to the conveying device 2 4 and discharged.

[0034] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A sweet potato conveying and washing machine, characterized in that, include: A cleaning tank (1) has a cylindrical tube (2) fixedly installed on one side; The rinsing assembly is set on the cylinder (2). The rinsing assembly also includes a cylinder (8), a spray pipe (9) and a nozzle (10). An opening is provided on the outer wall of the cylinder (2). Multiple sets of cylinders (8) are fixedly installed in the opening. A spray pipe (9) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the cylinder (2). A nozzle (10) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the spray pipe (9). The auxiliary components are provided on the cleaning tank (1). The auxiliary components include cleaning brushes (12), spray pipe two (13) and nozzle two (14). Multiple sets of cleaning brushes (12) are rotatably installed on the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the cleaning tank (1), and multiple sets of nozzle two (14) are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the spray pipe two (13).

2. The sweet potato conveying and washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning tank (1) is equipped with a first conveying device (3) and a second conveying device (4). The second conveying device (4) is located on one side of the first conveying device (3) and is inclined.

3. The sweet potato conveying and washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rinsing assembly also includes a motor (5), a rotating column (6), and a spiral blade (7). The motor (5) is fixedly installed on one side of the cleaning tank (1), and the rotating column (6) is rotatably installed on the inner wall of one side of the cylinder (2). The other end of the rotating column (6) passes through the cylinder (2) and the cleaning tank (1) in sequence and is fixedly installed with the output shaft of the motor (5). The spiral blade (7) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the rotating column (6), and filter holes are opened on the spiral blade (7).

4. The sweet potato conveying and washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A guide plate (11) is fixedly installed on one side of the cylinder (2), and the guide plate (11) is located above the conveying device (3).

5. A sweet potato conveying and washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second spray pipe (13) is fixedly installed on the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the cleaning tank (1).

6. A sweet potato conveying and washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: Multiple sets of partition plates (15) are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the second conveyor (4), and the second conveyor (4) is inclined.

7. A sweet potato conveying and washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: An inclined plate (16) is fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of the cleaning tank (1), and a feed hopper (17) is fixedly installed on the other side of the cylinder (2). The two sides of the cylinder (2) are provided with interconnected through holes.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Sweet potato mud-removing cleaning machine for sweet potato starch production

    CN215775405U