Potato cleaning machine based on water jet
By combining a mesh conveyor belt and roller brush with a water jet design, the problem of traditional washing machines being unable to thoroughly clean potatoes is solved, achieving dual cleaning of potatoes and ensuring cleaning effectiveness.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422915702.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-28
AI Technical Summary
Traditional potato washing machines struggle to thoroughly clean large batches of potatoes, resulting in dirt adhering to some of the surface, which affects subsequent processing and use.
The design combines a mesh conveyor belt with water jets and roller brushes to clean potatoes in two ways: spraying water and brushing. The cleaning process can be repeated continuously.
It enables thorough cleaning of batches of potatoes, improves cleaning efficiency, and ensures that no dirt residue remains on the potato surface.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of potato cleaning, and more particularly to a potato cleaning machine based on water jet. BACKGROUND
[0002] Potatoes are Solanum L., an annual herb, also known as "dirt eggs", "dirt eggs", etc. It is one of the five major staple foods in China. In addition to daily consumption, the more important use of potatoes is to process starch that people often use in their daily lives.
[0003] In related technologies, potatoes are usually planted in soil, so the surface of the potatoes will be attached with soil when they are harvested. Therefore, the potatoes need to be cleaned by using a cleaning device before being packaged and distributed, so as to remove the dirt and other impurities on the surface.
[0004] In the traditional case, the potatoes are usually placed in a roller, and the roller is immersed in a cleaning tank containing tap water, so as to clean the potatoes by rotating the roller. However, since there are many potatoes in the roller, it is difficult to remove the soil on the entire surface of the potatoes by simply relying on the rotation of the roller, so that the surface of some potatoes is still attached with soil, thereby affecting the subsequent processing and use of the potatoes. Utility model content
[0005] Therefore, the present application provides a potato cleaning machine based on water jet to solve the problem that the cleaning machine in related technologies cannot thoroughly clean a batch of potatoes.
[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present application provides the following technical scheme:
[0007] A potato cleaning machine based on water jet, comprising:
[0008] a rack;
[0009] a cleaning tank arranged on the rack;
[0010] a mesh conveyor belt arranged inside the cleaning tank, the mesh conveyor belt being used to convey the potatoes to be cleaned from a first end to a second end;
[0011] a water supply pipe network arranged inside the cleaning tank, the water supply pipe network comprising a plurality of branch pipes arranged above and below the mesh conveyor belt, the branch pipes being provided with nozzles facing the mesh conveyor belt, and the water supply pipe network further comprising a water inlet pipe extending through the cleaning tank to the outside thereof;
[0012] A plurality of roller brushes are provided, each roller brush comprising a roller body and a soft brush arranged on the outer surface of the roller body, the roller brushes are arranged above the mesh conveyor belt, the rollers are arranged below the branch pipes and between adjacent branch pipes, and the soft brushes of the roller brushes are in contact with the potatoes on the mesh conveyor belt.
[0013] In some possible implementation manners, the outer wall of the cleaning tank is further provided with a driving motor, the driving motor is fixedly connected to the roller brushes through a driving end, and the driving motor is used to drive the rotation of the roller brushes.
[0014] In some possible implementation manners, the cleaning tank is provided with a draining tank near the second end of the mesh conveyor belt, and the mesh conveyor belt is arranged in the cleaning tank and the draining tank.
[0015] In some possible implementation manners, the draining tank is an upwardly inclined structure, and the mesh conveyor belt is arranged in an inclined manner in the draining tank.
[0016] In some possible implementation manners, the water pipe network further comprises a return pipe, two ends of the return pipe are respectively connected to the cleaning tank and the water pipe network, the return pipe is arranged outside the cleaning tank, and a return pump is arranged between the return pipes.
[0017] In some possible implementation manners, the cleaning tank is provided with an inclined discharging plate near the first end of the mesh conveyor belt.
[0018] The water jet-based potato cleaning machine provided by the embodiments has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0019] In the water jet-based potato cleaning machine provided by the embodiments, the potatoes to be cleaned are laid on the mesh conveyor belt in batches, and the mesh conveyor belt is started to convey the potatoes to be cleaned. At the same time, water is supplied to the branch pipes of the water pipe network through the water inlet pipe, and the nozzles arranged above and below the mesh conveyor belt spray water flow to the potatoes, thereby achieving preliminary cleaning. Since the roller brushes and the water flow are in an interlaced relationship, the potatoes sprayed by the water flow will immediately be cleaned by the roller brushes, thereby achieving the function of re-cleaning. By repeating the above steps, the batch of potatoes can be thoroughly cleaned. Compared with the traditional cleaning machine, the cleaning machine can clean the potatoes by spraying water flow and brushing, and can clean the potatoes in a cyclic manner, thereby greatly improving the cleaning effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a water jet-based potato washing machine provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a water jet-based potato washing machine provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the cleaning tank and mesh conveyor belt of a water jet potato washing machine provided in this application embodiment.
[0024] In the picture:
[0025] 100. Frame; 200. Cleaning tank; 210. Inclined discharge plate; 300. Mesh conveyor belt; 400. Water supply network; 500. Branch pipe; 510. Nozzle; 600. Water inlet pipe; 700. Roller brush; 710. Cylinder; 720. Soft brush; 730. Drive motor; 800. Drainage tank; 900. Return water pipe; 910. Return water pump. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] like Figures 1-3 As shown in the figure, the water jet-based potato washing machine provided in this application embodiment includes a frame 100, a washing tank 200, a water supply network 400, and a roller brush 700. The frame 100 is the supporting structure for the entire potato washing machine, used to stably mount the machine on the ground. The washing tank 200 is located at the upper end of the frame 100. The washing tank 200 is a container for washing batches of potatoes, and its top has an opening.
[0028] The interior of the cleaning box 200 is provided with a mesh conveyor belt 300, which is a mesh structure conveyor belt woven or welded from stainless steel. The mesh conveyor belt 300 can convey the potatoes from the first end to the second end. In actual use, the potatoes to be cleaned can be laid on the mesh conveyor belt 300, and the potatoes can be cleaned and desilted by using the jet flow during the conveying process. Preferably, the end of the cleaning box 200 is provided with an inclined discharge plate 210. After the potatoes are poured into the inclined discharge plate 210, the potatoes will automatically roll onto the mesh conveyor belt 300 of the cleaning box 200 under the action of gravity.
[0029] In this embodiment, the interior of the cleaning box is also provided with a water pipe network 400. As the name implies, the water pipe network 400 is a mesh structure formed by arranging a plurality of water pipes. The plurality of water pipes are in communication with each other. The water pipe network 400 is distributed along the inner surface of the outer wall of the cleaning box 200. The water pipe network 400 is also connected with a plurality of support rods, which are located above and below the mesh conveyor belt 300. Each support rod is provided with a plurality of water jet nozzles 510.
[0030] In addition, the water pipe network 400 is also connected with a water inlet pipe 600, which extends through the cleaning box 200 to the outside. The water inlet pipe 600 is provided with a stop valve. The water inlet pipe 600 can be connected with an external water faucet or the like to supply water to the water pipe network 400. In actual use, tap water can be conveyed into the support rods through the water pipe network 400, and then sprayed onto the upper and lower ends of the mesh conveyor belt 300 through the water jet nozzles 510 to achieve the preliminary cleaning of the potatoes.
[0031] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the interior of the cleaning box 200 is also provided with a plurality of transversely equidistantly arranged roller brushes 700, which are composed of a cylinder body 710 and a soft brush 720. The cylinder body 710 of the roller brush 700 is rotatably connected with the inner surfaces of the two side walls of the cleaning box 200 at both ends, and the roller brush 700 is arranged between the upper and lower support pipes 500, and also arranged between the adjacent support pipes 500. That is, the roller brush 700 and the support pipe 500 are staggered. The soft brush 720 on the outer surface of the roller brush 700 contacts the surface of the potato. Therefore, as the potato moves on the mesh conveyor belt 300, the potato can be subjected to the double cleaning process of jet flow and brushing.
[0032] In the water jet based potato cleaning machine provided by the embodiment of the present application, the potatoes to be cleaned are laid on the mesh conveyor belt 300 in batches, and then the mesh conveyor belt 300 is started to convey the potatoes to be cleaned. At the same time, water is supplied to the branch pipes 500 of the water pipe network 400 through the water inlet pipe 600, and the nozzles 510 above and below the mesh conveyor belt 300 spray water jets to the potatoes, thereby achieving preliminary cleaning. Since the roller brushes 700 are in an interlaced relationship with the water jets, the potatoes after the water jets will immediately be subjected to brushing treatment by the roller brushes 700, thereby achieving the function of re-cleaning. By repeating the above steps, the batch of potatoes can be thoroughly cleaned. Compared with the traditional cleaning machine, the cleaning machine can double-clean the potatoes by means of water jets and brushing, and can clean the potatoes in a reciprocating manner, thereby greatly improving the cleaning effect.
[0033] In some embodiments, a driving motor 730 is fixedly arranged at the outer wall of the cleaning tank 200, and the driving end of the driving motor 730 is fixedly connected with the end of the roller brush 700. The driving motor 730 can drive the roller brush 700 to rotate reversely relative to the potatoes, thereby improving the cleaning effect on the surface of the potatoes.
[0034] In some embodiments, the end of the cleaning tank 200 is further provided with a draining tank 800. Specifically, the draining tank 800 is arranged at the second end position of the mesh conveyor belt 300, and the mesh conveyor belt 300 spans in the cleaning tank 200 and the draining tank 800. In this way, after the mesh conveyor belt 300 conveys the potatoes from the cleaning tank 200 to the draining tank 800, the potatoes can be subjected to draining treatment in the draining tank 800, so that the water droplets adhered to the surface of the potatoes fall from the gaps of the mesh conveyor belt 300 into the draining tank 800. Preferably, the draining tank 800 is an upwardly inclined structure, and the draining tank 800 and the cleaning tank 200 are in a communication relationship. In contrast, the part of the mesh conveyor belt 300 located in the draining tank 800 is an inclined structure. Through the above treatment, the water dropped into the draining tank 800 can be reflowed into the cleaning tank 200 for subsequent use.
[0035] In some embodiments, a water return pipe 900 is further connected above the water pipe network 400, and the water return pipe 900 is connected with the upper and lower branch pipes 500 respectively. The water return pipe 900 is located outside the cleaning tank 200, and a water return pump 910 is arranged above the water return pipe 900. Through the treatment of the water return pump 910, the tap water in the cleaning tank 200 can be reflowed into the water return pipe 900 network, thereby achieving the purpose of recycling water resources. Of course, the ports of the water return pipe 900 are all provided with filtering structures.
[0036] Embodiments or examples in the specification are described with progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the difference from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between embodiments can be mutually referred to.
[0037] It should be noted that the terms "one embodiment", "an embodiment", "certain embodiments", "some embodiments", etc. in the specification mean that the described embodiments can include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but every embodiment can not necessarily include the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. In addition, such terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is within the knowledge of those skilled in the art to achieve such a feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other embodiments whether explicitly described or not.
[0038] Generally, the terms should be understood to a usage in context. For example, the term "one or more" used in the specification can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in the singular or can be used to describe combinations of features, structures, or characteristics in the plural, depending on the context in which the term is used. Similarly, terms such as "a", "an", or "the" can be understood to convey a singular usage or a plural usage, depending on the context in which the terms are used.
[0039] It should be readily understood that "on", "above", and "over" in the present disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest manner to mean not only "directly on something", but also to include the meaning of "on something" with intermediate features or layers therebetween, and "above" or "over" not only includes the meaning of "above" or "over" something, but also can include the meaning of "above" or "over" something without intermediate features or layers therebetween (i.e., directly on something).
[0040] In addition, spatial relative terms, such as "under", "below", "lower", "above", "upper", and the like, can be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. The spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientations depicted in the figures. The devices can have other orientations (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatial relative descriptors used herein can be interpreted accordingly.
[0041] As used herein, the term "substrate" refers to a material on which a subsequent material layer is added. The substrate itself can be patterned. The material added on top of the substrate can be patterned or can remain unpatterned. Furthermore, the substrate can comprise a wide range of materials, such as silicon, germanium, gallium arsenide, indium phosphide, etc. Alternatively, the substrate can be made of a non-conductive material, such as glass, plastic, or sapphire wafer, etc.
[0042] As used herein, the term "layer" can refer to a portion of material that includes a region having a thickness. A layer can extend over an entire underlying or overlying structure, or can have a scope less than the scope of the underlying or overlying structure. Furthermore, a layer can be a region of a continuous structure that is homogeneous or inhomogeneous and that has a thickness less than the thickness of the continuous structure. For example, a layer can be between or at any pair of lateral planes between a top surface and a bottom surface of the continuous structure. A layer can extend laterally, vertically, and / or along a tapered surface. A substrate can be a layer, can include one or more layers therein, and / or can have one or more layers thereon, thereabove, and / or therebelow. A layer can include multiple layers. For example, an interconnect layer can include one or more conductor and contact layers (within which contacts, interconnect lines, and / or vias are formed) and one or more dielectric layers.
[0043] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are merely intended to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, but not to limit it; even though the present application has been described in detail with reference to the above-described embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above-described embodiments, or make equivalent replacements to some or all of the technical features thereof; and such modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.
Claims
1. A waterjet based potato cleaning machine, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a potato cleaning device, including: A frame (100); A cleaning box (200) arranged on the frame (100); A mesh conveyor belt (300) arranged inside the cleaning box (200), used to convey the potatoes to be cleaned from a first end to a second end; A water pipe network (400) arranged inside the cleaning box (200), including a plurality of branch pipes (500) arranged above and below the mesh conveyor belt (300), the branch pipes (500) being provided with nozzles (510) facing the mesh conveyor belt (300), and the water pipe network (400) further including a water inlet pipe (600) extending through the cleaning box (200) to the outside thereof; A plurality of roller brushes (700) including a cylinder (710) and soft bristles (720) arranged on the outer surface of the cylinder (710), the roller brushes (700) being rotatably arranged above the mesh conveyor belt (300), below the branch pipes (500) above, and between adjacent branch pipes (500), the soft bristles (720) of the roller brushes (700) being in contact with the potatoes above the mesh conveyor belt (300).
2. The waterjet-based potato cleaning machine of claim 1, wherein: The outer wall of the cleaning box (200) is further provided with a driving motor (730) fixedly connected to the roller brushes (700) through a driving end, the driving motor (730) being used to drive the roller brushes (700) to rotate.
3. The waterjet-based potato cleaning machine of claim 1, wherein: The cleaning box (200) is provided with a draining tank (800) near the second end of the mesh conveyor belt (300), and the mesh conveyor belt (300) is arranged inside the cleaning box (200) and the draining tank (800).
4. The waterjet-based potato cleaning machine of claim 3, wherein: The draining tank (800) is an upwardly inclined structure, and the mesh conveyor belt (300) is partially arranged in an inclined manner in the draining tank (800).
5. The waterjet-based potato cleaning machine of claim 1, wherein: The water pipe network (400) further includes a water return pipe (900) having two ends respectively connected to the cleaning box (200) and the water pipe network (400), the water return pipe (900) being arranged outside the cleaning box (200) and provided with a water return pump (910) between the two ends.
6. The waterjet-based potato cleaning machine of claim 1, wherein: The cleaning box (200) is provided with an inclined discharging plate (210) near the first end of the mesh conveyor belt (300).