Device for reducing water loss in lotus root storage process

Abstract

The utility model discloses a device for reducing water loss in a lotus root storage process, which comprises a sterilization mechanism used for sterilizing lotus roots, the sterilization mechanism comprises a belt conveyor and a box body arranged on the belt conveyor, and far infrared heat energy equipment is arranged in the box body; the storage mechanism is used for storing the sterilized lotus roots, the storage mechanism is arranged on one side of the belt conveyor, the lotus roots can be sterilized through far infrared heat energy equipment and then stored, so that the storage time of the lotus roots is prolonged, buffering can be conducted when the lotus roots fall into the inner storage box to be stored, and the risk of water splashing or breaking is reduced; meanwhile, the original moisture can be kept as much as possible.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to agricultural technology and equipment technical field especially, relates to a device that reduces lotus root storage process water loss. BACKGROUND

[0002] It is important to keep the freshness and quality of fruits and vegetables after picking for prolonging their shelf life and improving commercial value. For lotus root, which is easy to lose water, developing an effective storage device to maintain its moisture is one of the keys to preservation technology. After picking, lotus root is washed and then sterilized by a far-infrared thermal energy device or other equipment. Then it is stored.

[0003] However, during sterilization, some water may be lost due to temperature. To maintain the original moisture as much as possible, the existing storage method places the lotus root in water. But in practice, when the lotus root is transported by a conveyor belt to be sterilized and then stored, it may splash water or break and damage its integrity. Therefore, there is a need for a storage device that can reduce water loss during the storage of lotus root and is simple in structure. SUMMARY

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0005] A device for reducing water loss during the storage of lotus root, comprising a sterilization mechanism for sterilizing lotus root, the sterilization mechanism comprising a belt conveyor and a box disposed on the belt conveyor, the inside of the box being provided with a far-infrared thermal energy device.

[0006] A storage mechanism for storing sterilized lotus root, the storage mechanism being disposed on one side of the belt conveyor, the storage mechanism comprising an outer storage box and an inner storage box fixedly disposed on the inner wall of the bottom of the outer storage box, the top and bottom of one side of the inner storage box being respectively fixedly connected with a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe, the bottom of the inner storage box being provided with a plurality of water leakage holes, one side of the outer storage box being provided with an opening, and the side of the outer storage box close to the opening being rotatably provided with a door.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the inner storage box is inclined, and the bottom end of the inner storage box is located on one side of the door.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the storage mechanism further comprises a shaft and a plurality of buffer plates fixedly disposed on the outer wall of the shaft, and the shaft is rotatably disposed on the top of the inner storage box through a support.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the storage mechanism further includes multiple push plates, one side of the inner storage box is provided with a through hole, two rotating rods are rotatably arranged inside the through hole, the outer walls of the two rotating rods are fixedly provided with a first synchronous wheel, the outer walls of the two first synchronous wheels are drivingly provided with a same first synchronous belt, the multiple push plates are rotatably arranged on the outer wall of the first synchronous belt, and the rotation points of the push plates are provided with torsional springs.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, one side of the outer storage box is fixedly provided with a servo motor, a top groove is formed in one side of the inner wall of the top of the through hole, and one end of the adjacent rotating rod rotatably extends into the inside of the top groove, a side hole is formed in one side of the outer storage box, the outer walls of the rotating rods located in the inside of the top groove and the output shaft of the servo motor are fixedly provided with a second synchronous wheel, the outer walls of the two second synchronous wheels are drivingly provided with a same second synchronous belt, the second synchronous belt penetrates through the side hole, the outer walls of the output shaft of the servo motor and the rotating shaft are fixedly provided with bevel gears, and the two bevel gears are meshed.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the surface of the buffer plate and one side of the door are provided with rubber pads.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, one side of the door is provided with a threaded rod, a threaded groove is formed in one side of the outer storage box, and one end of the threaded rod threadedly penetrates through the door and cooperates with the threaded groove.

[0013] In the application, in the specific use, the cleaned lotus roots are conveyed through the belt conveyor, and after entering the inside of the box, the lotus roots can be sterilized through the far infrared heat energy equipment, and then the sterilized lotus roots will be stored in the inside of the inner storage box. The rotating shaft can be driven to rotate through the bevel gear, the rotating shaft drives the multiple buffer plates to rotate, so that the originally sterilized lotus roots will fall on the surface of the buffer plate as a buffer, and the rubber pad arranged on the surface of the buffer plate can further increase the buffering effect, and then the lotus roots fall into the inside of the inner storage box. When the servo motor is driven, the rotating rod will be driven to rotate through the second synchronous wheel and the second synchronous belt, the rotating rod will drive the multiple push plates to move through the first synchronous wheel and the first synchronous belt, the push plates will push the lotus roots originally moving towards the bottom end of the inner storage box when moving, so as to help the lotus roots to move to avoid the phenomenon of accumulation, and when the inner storage box is full, clean water can be added into the inside of the outer storage box through the water inlet pipe for storage. When the lotus roots need to be taken out, the water is discharged through the drain pipe, the worker rotates the threaded rod, and when the threaded rod is separated from the outer storage box, the door can be rotated to be opened, the lotus roots are slid out, and at this time, the push plates can be continuously driven to move to help the lotus roots to be discharged faster.

[0014] The utility model has the advantages that:

[0015] 1. Through the storage mechanism, uniform distribution of lotus root and buffer protection can be achieved, and the integrity of lotus root is ensured as much as possible;

[0016] 2. Through the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe, the water level in the internal storage box can be controlled, the moisture of lotus root is maintained, and the quality decline caused by water loss of lotus root is avoided;

[0017] 3. The lotus root will be stored after sterilization by the far infrared heat energy device, thereby increasing the storage time, and when falling to the inside of the internal storage box for storage, buffering can be carried out, thereby reducing the risk of water splashing or breaking, and also as much as possible to maintain the original moisture. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A main structure schematic diagram of a device for reducing water loss of lotus root in a storage process is provided for the utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of a storage box of a device for reducing water loss of lotus root in a storage process is provided for the utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 A three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of an internal storage box of a device for reducing water loss of lotus root in a storage process is provided for the utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 A three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of a servo motor of a device for reducing water loss of lotus root in a storage process is provided for the utility model.

[0022] The drawings are as follows: wherein, 1, belt conveyor; 2, box body; 3, outer storage box; 4, internal storage box; 5, blocking door; 6, threaded rod; 7, through hole; 8, rotating rod; 9, push plate; 10, No. 1 synchronous belt; 11, top groove; 12, water leakage hole; 13, servo motor; 14, No. 2 synchronous belt; 15, bevel gear; 16, side hole; 17, buffer plate; 18, rotating shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the utility model will be briefly introduced in combination with the drawings and the description of the embodiments or the prior art, and obviously, the following description of the structure of the drawings is only some embodiments of the utility model, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained without creative labor. It needs to be explained that the description of these embodiment modes is used to help understand the utility model, but does not constitute a limitation on the utility model.

[0024] Embodiment 1:

[0025] As Figures 1-2 shown, the embodiment provides a storage device, comprising: a sterilization mechanism and a storage mechanism. The sterilization mechanism is used for sterilization treatment of lotus roots, specifically comprising a belt conveyor 1 and a box 2 arranged on the belt conveyor 1. The inside of the box 2 is provided with a far-infrared thermal energy device, which sterilizes the lotus roots to ensure the health and safety of the lotus roots before storage.

[0026] The storage mechanism is used for storing the sterilized lotus roots and is arranged on one side of the belt conveyor 1. The storage mechanism comprises an outer storage box 3 and an inner storage box 4 fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the bottom of the outer storage box 3. The top and bottom of one side of the inner storage box 4 are respectively fixedly connected with a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe for controlling the water level in the inner storage box 4 and maintaining the moisture of the lotus roots. A plurality of water leakage holes 12 are formed in the bottom of the inner storage box 4 for draining excess water, and the water replacement interval is one to two days. An opening is formed in one side of the outer storage box 3, and a shutter 5 is rotatably arranged on the side of the outer storage box 3 close to the opening for closing or opening the outer storage box 3, facilitating the taking and placing of lotus roots.

[0027] The inner storage box 4 is arranged obliquely, and the bottom end of the inner storage box 4 is located on one side of the shutter 5. This design allows the lotus roots to gather on one side of the shutter 5 under the action of gravity, facilitating taking and placing.

[0028] The present application can be used in the field of agricultural technology and equipment, and can also be used in other fields applicable to the present application.

[0029] Embodiment 2

[0030] Referring to Figure 4 , the embodiment 1 is improved: a device for reducing water loss during storage of lotus roots is applied to the field of agricultural technology and equipment, and the storage mechanism further comprises a rotating shaft 18 and a plurality of buffer plates 17 fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 18. The rotating shaft 18 is rotatably arranged on the top of the inner storage box 4 through a support, and the buffer plates 17 are used to reduce the impact force when the lotus roots fall, preventing the lotus roots from being damaged, so as to ensure the integrity of the lotus roots as much as possible.

[0031] Referring to Figure 3 , the storage mechanism further comprises a plurality of push plates 9. A through hole 7 is formed in one side of the inner storage box 4, two rotating rods 8 are rotatably arranged in the inside of the through hole 7, a first synchronous pulley is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of each rotating rod 8, and a first synchronous belt 10 is drivingly sleeved on the outer wall of the two first synchronous pulleys. A plurality of push plates 9 are rotatably arranged on the outer wall of the first synchronous belt 10, and a torsional spring is arranged at the rotation point of each push plate 9. When the first synchronous belt 10 rotates, the push plates 9 rotate with it, which is used to push the lotus roots, so that the lotus roots are evenly distributed in the inner storage box 4, improving the storage effect.

[0032] Referring toFigures 3-4 A servo motor 13 is fixedly arranged on one side of the outer storage box 3, a top groove 11 is formed in the inner wall of the top of the through hole 7, and one end of the adjacent rotating rod 8 extends into the top groove 11. A side hole 16 is formed in one side of the outer storage box 3, the outer wall of the rotating rod 8 inside the top groove 11 and the outer wall of the output shaft of the servo motor 13 are both fixedly sleeved with a No. 2 synchronous wheel, the outer walls of the two No. 2 synchronous wheels are drivingly sleeved with a No. 2 synchronous belt 14, and the No. 2 synchronous belt 14 penetrates the side hole 16. The outer wall of the output shaft of the servo motor 13 and the outer wall of the rotating shaft 18 are both fixedly sleeved with bevel gears 15, and the two bevel gears 15 are in meshing engagement. When the servo motor 13 works, the rotating rod 8 is driven to rotate through the No. 2 synchronous belt 14, and the push plate 9 is driven to rotate through the No. 1 synchronous belt 10; at the same time, the rotating shaft 18 is driven to rotate through the bevel gears 15, and the buffer plate 17 is driven to rotate, thereby achieving uniform distribution and buffer protection of the lotus roots. The synchronous belt and the synchronous wheel are toothed, so as to avoid the problem that the friction is small and cannot be transmitted in water.

[0033] Specifically, the cleaned lotus roots are conveyed by the belt conveyor 1, and after entering the inside of the box body 2, they can be subjected to sterilization treatment by the far-infrared thermal energy device, and then the sterilized lotus roots will enter the inside of the inner storage box 4 for storage. The rotating shaft 18 is driven to rotate by the bevel gears 15 driven by the driving servo motor 13, and the rotating shaft 18 drives the plurality of buffer plates 17 to rotate, so that the previously sterilized lotus roots will fall onto the surface of the buffer plate 17 as a buffer, and the rubber pad arranged on the surface of the buffer plate 17 can further increase the buffering effect, and then the lotus roots fall into the inside of the inner storage box 4. When the driving servo motor 13 is driven, the rotating rod 8 is driven to rotate by the No. 2 synchronous wheel and the No. 2 synchronous belt 14, and the rotating rod 8 drives the plurality of push plates 9 to move by the No. 1 synchronous wheel and the No. 1 synchronous belt 10. When the push plates 9 move, they will push the lotus roots that have previously moved to the bottom end of the inner storage box 4, thereby helping the lotus roots to move to avoid the phenomenon of accumulation. When the inner storage box 4 is full, clean water can be added to the inside of the outer storage box 3 through the water inlet pipe for storage. When the lotus roots need to be taken out, only the water is discharged through the drain pipe, and then the staff rotates the threaded rod 6. When the threaded rod 6 is separated from the outer storage box 3, the shutter 5 can be rotated to be opened, and the lotus roots are slid out, and at this time, the push plates 9 can also be driven to move to help them to be discharged faster.

[0034] The side of the shutter 5 and the surface of the buffer plate 17 are both provided with rubber pads for ensuring the sealing property and the buffering effect.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 One side of the shutter 5 is provided with a threaded rod 6, a threaded groove is formed in one side of the outer storage box 3, and one end of the threaded rod 6 is threadedly penetrated through the shutter 5 and matched with the threaded groove. The threaded rod 6 can be rotated to fix or open the shutter 5, and the operation is simple and convenient.

[0036] The bottom of the storage mechanism can also be provided with a moving member such as a roller, so as to facilitate moving and replacing the next one after the storage is full.

[0037] Referring to Figure 1 The side of the outer storage box 3 is provided with a protective box, and the servo motor 13 and other components are arranged inside the protective box for protection.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that: the above only for the preferred embodiments of the present application, and not for limiting the scope of the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A device for reducing moisture loss during storage of lotus root, characterized by, Include: Sterilization mechanism for sterilizing lotus root, the sterilization mechanism includes belt conveyor (1) and box (2) arranged on the belt conveyor (1), the inside of the box (2) is provided with far infrared thermal energy equipment; Storage mechanism for storing sterilized lotus root, the storage mechanism is arranged on one side of the belt conveyor (1), the storage mechanism includes outer storage box (3) and inner storage box (4) fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the bottom of the outer storage box (3), the top and bottom of one side of the inner storage box (4) are respectively fixedly connected with water inlet pipe and water outlet pipe, a plurality of water leakage holes (12) are formed in the bottom of the inner storage box (4), an opening is formed in one side of the outer storage box (3), and a shutter (5) is rotatably arranged on one side of the outer storage box (3) close to the opening.

2. A device for reducing moisture loss during storage of lotus root as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The inner storage box (4) is arranged obliquely, and the bottom end of the inner storage box (4) is located on one side of the shutter (5).

3. A device for reducing moisture loss during storage of lotus root as claimed in claim 2 wherein, The storage mechanism further includes a rotating shaft (18) and a plurality of buffer plates (17) fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the rotating shaft (18), and the rotating shaft (18) is rotatably arranged on the top of the inner storage box (4) through a support.

4. A device for reducing moisture loss during storage of lotus root as claimed in claim 3 wherein, The storage mechanism further includes a plurality of dials (9), a through hole (7) is formed in one side of the inner storage box (4), two rotating rods (8) are rotatably arranged in the through hole (7), a first synchronous wheel is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of each rotating rod (8), a first synchronous belt (10) is sleeved on the outer wall of the two first synchronous wheels, a plurality of dials (9) are rotatably arranged on the outer wall of the first synchronous belt (10), and torsional springs are arranged at the rotation points of the dials (9).

5. A device for reducing moisture loss during storage of lotus root as claimed in claim 4 wherein, A servo motor (13) is fixedly arranged on one side of the outer storage box (3), a top groove (11) is formed in one side of the inner wall of the top of the through hole (7), one end of each adjacent rotating rod (8) rotatably extends into the inside of the top groove (11), a side hole (16) is formed in one side of the outer storage box (3), a second synchronous wheel is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of each rotating rod (8) located in the inside of the top groove (11) and the output shaft of the servo motor (13), a second synchronous belt (14) is sleeved on the outer walls of the two second synchronous wheels, the second synchronous belt (14) penetrates through the side hole (16), a bevel gear (15) is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the output shaft of the servo motor (13) and the outer wall of the rotating shaft (18), and the two bevel gears (15) are engaged.

6. A device for reducing moisture loss during storage of lotus root as claimed in claim 1 wherein, Rubber pads are arranged on one side of the shutter (5) and the surface of the buffer plate (17).

7. A device for reducing moisture loss during storage of lotus root as claimed in claim 1 wherein, A threaded rod (6) is arranged on one side of the shutter (5), a threaded groove is formed in one side of the outer storage box (3), and one end of the threaded rod (6) threadedly penetrates through the shutter (5) and cooperates with the threaded groove.

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