Potato processing surface scrubbing equipment
By combining a vortex-driven air flotation machine with a high-flow water jet nozzle and an inclined support structure, the potato surface can be thoroughly scrubbed and the soil separated, solving the problem of incomplete cleaning in existing devices and improving cleaning efficiency and effectiveness.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520214911.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-11
AI Technical Summary
In existing potato processing equipment, due to the weight and irregular shape of the potatoes, some areas cannot be effectively cleaned during the washing process, and the water inside the equipment is turbid, affecting the cleaning effect.
The system uses a vortex-driven air flotation machine to generate microbubbles, which are combined with a strong water flow spray nozzle. This, along with a tilted potato-shaped support rod and brush bristles, achieves thorough cleaning through tumbling and tilting motions. It also utilizes the air flotation principle to separate suspended soil, thus preventing water turbidity.
It improved the cleaning effect of soil on the surface of potatoes, ensured the efficient cleaning of large quantities of potatoes, avoided water turbidity, and improved cleaning efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of potato processing technology, specifically relating to a potato processing surface washing device. Background Technology
[0002] During potato processing, the surface of potatoes needs to be washed to remove the dirt. Current potato washing devices use spray water and rollers to clean the residual dirt from the potato surface. However, due to the weight of the potatoes and their irregular shape, they cannot be turned over smoothly during the washing process. Some areas of the potato surface cannot be contacted and washed by the rollers, resulting in limited washing effectiveness. Furthermore, the potatoes are always in murky muddy water, further contributing to poor washing results. Summary of the Invention
[0003] This invention provides a surface washing device for potato processing, which improves the washing effect on large batches of potatoes.
[0004] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a potato processing surface scrubbing device, including a potato scrubbing tank, a vortex air flotation machine installed on the potato scrubbing tank, an input pipe fixedly connected to one side of the vortex air flotation machine, the input pipe extending into the potato scrubbing tank, a potato gap support rod fixedly connected to the inner wall of the potato scrubbing tank, a support base plate fixedly connected to the inner wall of the potato scrubbing tank, potato scrubbing bristles fixedly connected to the top of the support base plate, an inclined support plate fixedly connected to the inner wall of the potato gap support rod, the inclined support plate being fixedly connected to the potato gap support rod and the support base plate, and a plurality of multi-layered high-pressure water jet spray nozzles installed on the inner wall of the potato scrubbing tank.
[0005] The height of the supporting base plate is lower than the height of the potato gap support rod, the potato gap support rod and the supporting base plate are staggered vertically, and the potato brush hairs pass through the gap between two adjacent potato gap support rods.
[0006] The potato washing pool is fixedly connected to an extended feeding trough plate on one side, and the extended feeding trough plate corresponds to the position of the inclined support plate.
[0007] A potato conveyor belt is installed inside the extended feeding trough plate, and the potato conveyor belt is located on the lower side of the inclined support plate.
[0008] The potato washing pool has an arc-shaped guide plate fixedly connected to its inner wall, and the top of the arc-shaped guide plate is provided with an inclined guide plate.
[0009] The potato washing tank is fixedly connected to an air flotation baffle plate, and a distance is left between the air flotation baffle plate and the inclined support plate.
[0010] The potato washing tank has two air flotation outlets on its side wall, one of which corresponds to the position of the air flotation baffle.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The water in the potato washing tank dissolves and separates the soil from the surface of the potatoes. A strong water flow spray nozzle washes the potatoes, causing them to tumble. This tumbling state, combined with the inclined potato gap support rods, support base plate, and potato brush bristles, enhances the washing effect. Furthermore, the microbubbles generated by the vortex air flotation machine and input pipe support the potatoes and separated soil, strengthening the cleaning effect on the potato surface while simultaneously attracting suspended soil upwards, preventing turbidity in the water of the potato washing tank, and further improving the cleaning effect for large batches of potatoes.
[0012] The parts of the device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the potato gap support rod in this utility model.
[0016] In the diagram: 1. Potato washing tank; 11. Extended feeding trough; 2. Vortex air flotation machine; 21. Input pipe; 3. Potato gap support rod; 31. Support base plate; 32. Potato washing bristles; 33. Inclined support plate; 34. Strong water flow flushing nozzle; 4. Potato conveyor belt; 5. Arc-shaped guide plate; 51. Inclined guide plate; 6. Air flotation baffle plate; 7. Air flotation outlet. Detailed Implementation
[0017] Please see Figures 1-3This utility model provides the following technical solution: a potato processing surface washing device, including a potato washing tank 1, a vortex air flotation machine 2 installed on the potato washing tank 1, an input pipe 21 fixedly connected to one side of the vortex air flotation machine 2, the input pipe 21 extending into the potato washing tank 1, a potato gap support rod 3 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the potato washing tank 1, a support base plate 31 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the potato washing tank 1, potato washing bristles 32 fixedly connected to the top of the support base plate 31, an inclined support plate 33 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the potato gap support rod 3, the inclined support plate 33 fixedly connected to the potato gap support rod 3 and the support base plate 31, and a number of multi-layered high-pressure water jet nozzles 34 installed on the inner wall of the potato washing tank 1.
[0018] In this implementation plan: After the equipment is started, the microbubbles generated by the vortex air flotation machine 2 are transported to the potato washing tank 1 through the input pipe 21. The high-speed water jet sprayed by the strong water flow nozzle 34 at an inclined angle is used to inject high-speed water flow into the potato washing tank 1 through the arc-shaped guide plate 5 and the inclined guide plate 51. After the potatoes enter the water, the soil on the surface is dissolved into the water under the action of the water and microbubbles. The microbubbles and water work together to provide an upward force on the potatoes, offsetting part of the gravity, so that the potatoes can be washed by the strong water flow. Under the action of the high-speed water jet from head 34, the potatoes tumble and move along the inclined trajectory of the potato gap support rod 3, support base plate 31, and potato brush bristles 32. During the movement, they are brushed by the high-speed water jet and the potato brush bristles 32, and then enter the top of the inclined support plate 33. Under the action of gravity, they move to the lower position of the inclined support plate 33 and enter the potato conveyor belt 4. The potato conveyor belt 4 transports the washed potatoes outward. During the washing process, the gas generated by the combination of microbubbles and suspended matter... The solid-gas-liquid mixture, under the influence of buoyancy, gradually rises to the water surface and is discharged from the air flotation outlet 7. The water in the potato washing tank 1 dissolves and separates the soil from the potato surface. A strong water flow spray nozzle 34 washes the potatoes, causing them to tumble. The tumbling state of the potato gap support rod 3, support base plate 31, and potato brush bristles 32 work together to enhance the washing effect. Combined with the microbubbles generated by the vortex air flotation machine 2 and input pipe 21, the mixture supports the potatoes and separated soil, strengthening the cleaning effect on the potato surface while simultaneously gathering suspended soil upwards, preventing turbidity in the water of the potato washing tank 1, and further improving the cleaning effect for large quantities of potatoes.
[0019] The height of the support base plate 31 is lower than the height of the potato gap support rod 3. The potato gap support rod 3 and the support base plate 31 are staggered vertically. The potato brush bristles 32 pass through the gap between two adjacent potato gap support rods 3. The potato gap support rod 3, the support base plate 31 and the potato brush bristles 32 are inclined to provide space for the potato to move downward. The potato moves downward at an angle in a flipped state.
[0020] An extended feeding trough 11 is fixedly connected to one side of the potato washing tank 1. The extended feeding trough 11 corresponds to the inclined support plate 33. The extended feeding trough 11 provides installation space for the potato conveyor belt 4.
[0021] A potato conveyor belt 4 is installed inside the extended feeding trough plate 11. The potato conveyor belt 4 is located on the lower side of the inclined support plate 33. By setting the potato conveyor belt 4, potatoes can be transported outward, and the transported potatoes are rinsed with water.
[0022] An arc-shaped guide plate 5 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the potato washing tank 1. An inclined guide plate 51 is provided at the top of the arc-shaped guide plate 5. By setting the arc-shaped guide plate 5, the water flow can be guided so as to facilitate the rotation of the water flow and make it easier to turn the potatoes over.
[0023] An air flotation baffle plate 6 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the potato washing tank 1. There is a distance between the air flotation baffle plate 6 and the inclined support plate 33. By setting the air flotation baffle plate 6, the gas-solid and gas-liquid mixtures on the surface of the water can be intercepted, preventing the gas-solid and gas-liquid mixtures from accumulating and moving outward to the feeding trough plate 11.
[0024] Two air flotation outlets 7 are provided on the side wall of the potato washing tank 1. One of the air flotation outlets 7 corresponds to the position of the air flotation baffle 6. By setting the air flotation outlet 7, it is convenient to discharge gas-solid and gas-liquid mixtures. The air flotation outlet 7 corresponding to the air flotation baffle 6 is convenient to discharge gas-solid and gas-liquid mixtures that accidentally enter the air flotation baffle 6.
[0025] The working principle and usage process of this utility model: Microbubbles generated by the vortex air flotation machine 2 are transported to the potato washing tank 1 through the input pipe 21. The high-speed water jet sprayed by the strong water flow nozzle 34 at an inclined angle is used to drop high-speed water into the potato washing tank 1 through the arc-shaped guide plate 5 and the inclined guide plate 51. After the potatoes enter the water, the soil on the surface is dissolved into the water under the action of the water and microbubbles. The microbubbles and water work together to provide an upward force on the potatoes, offsetting part of the gravity, so that the potatoes can be washed by the strong water flow. Under the action of the high-speed water flow sprayed from the nozzle 34, the potatoes tumble and move along the inclined trajectory of the potato gap support rod 3, the support base plate 31, and the potato brush bristles 32. During the movement, they are brushed by the high-speed water flow and the potato brush bristles 32. Then they enter the top of the inclined support plate 33 and move to the lower position of the inclined support plate 33 under the action of gravity, and enter the potato conveyor belt 4. The potato conveyor belt 4 transports the washed potatoes outward. During the washing process, the gas-solid and gas-liquid mixture generated by the combination of microbubbles and suspended matter gradually rises to the water surface by means of buoyancy and is discharged outward through the air flotation outlet 7.
Claims
1. A potato processing surface scrubbing device, characterized in that: The device includes a potato washing tank (1), on which a vortex air flotation machine (2) is installed. An input pipe (21) is fixedly connected to one side of the vortex air flotation machine (2), and the input pipe (21) extends into the potato washing tank (1). A potato gap support rod (3) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the potato washing tank (1). A support base plate (31) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the potato washing tank (1). A potato washing bristle (32) is fixedly connected to the top of the support base plate (31). An inclined support plate (33) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the potato gap support rod (3). The inclined support plate (33) is fixedly connected to the potato gap support rod (3) and the support base plate (31). Several multi-layered high-flow flushing nozzles (34) are installed on the inner wall of the potato washing tank (1).
2. The potato processing surface washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the support base plate (31) is lower than the height of the potato gap support rod (3). The potato gap support rod (3) and the support base plate (31) are staggered vertically. The potato brush hair (32) passes through the gap between two adjacent potato gap support rods (3).
3. The potato processing surface scrubbing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: An extended feeding trough plate (11) is fixedly connected to one side of the potato washing pool (1), and the extended feeding trough plate (11) corresponds to the position of the inclined support plate (33).
4. The potato processing surface scrubbing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: A potato conveyor belt (4) is installed inside the extended feeding trough plate (11), and the potato conveyor belt (4) is located on the lower side of the inclined support plate (33).
5. The potato processing surface scrubbing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the potato washing pool (1) is fixedly connected to an arc-shaped guide plate (5), and the top of the arc-shaped guide plate (5) is provided with an inclined guide plate (51).
6. The potato processing surface scrubbing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the potato washing pool (1) is fixedly connected to an air flotation baffle (6), and there is a distance between the air flotation baffle (6) and the inclined support plate (33).
7. The potato processing surface scrubbing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The potato washing tank (1) has two air flotation outlets (7) on its side wall, one of which corresponds to the position of the air flotation baffle (6).