Solid-liquid separation device for food quality detection

Abstract

The utility model discloses a solid-liquid separation device for food quality detection, and belongs to the technical field related to solid-liquid separation devices. The device mainly comprises a base, a filtering mechanism is rotationally connected to the interior of the base, a heating mechanism fixedly connected with the base is arranged on the outer side of the filtering mechanism, a scraping mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the heating mechanism and is perpendicular to the heating mechanism, an upper cover is rotationally connected to one side of the base, and a control device is fixedly connected to the other side of the base. The heating device is arranged on the periphery of the filtering barrel, so that the environment temperature in the device is moderately kept at a proper temperature for solid-liquid separation, and the scraping mechanism is arranged in the device, so that liquid attached to the inner wall of the device can be scraped in time and transferred to the filtering net, and the filtering effect is improved. And the separated liquid is cleaner through the secondary filtering and discharging device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of solid-liquid separation devices, and more specifically, it relates to a solid-liquid separation device for food quality testing. Background Technology

[0002] In food testing, it is necessary to analyze and test the nutritional components of food. Sometimes, solid-liquid separation is required to test the liquid and solid separately. Centrifugal force is commonly used to separate the liquid from the food.

[0003] For some foods with high oil content, solid-liquid separation at low temperatures often results in the separated oil clogging the fine pores of the filter, preventing normal solid-liquid separation. Clogging usually requires disassembling the filter, cleaning it, and attempting solid-liquid separation again, or moving the solid-liquid separator to a suitable temperature environment. Such devices have relatively high environmental requirements.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application proposes a solution. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a solid-liquid separation device for food quality testing. The device is equipped with a heating device around the filter barrel to maintain a suitable temperature for solid-liquid separation. The device is also equipped with a scraping mechanism to scrape off the liquid adhering to the inner wall of the device in time and transfer it to the filter screen for secondary filtration and discharge, so that the separated liquid is cleaner.

[0006] A solid-liquid separation device for food quality testing includes a base, a filter mechanism rotatably connected inside the base, a heating mechanism fixedly connected to the base on the outside of the filter mechanism, a scraping mechanism perpendicular to the heating mechanism on the outside of the heating mechanism, a top cover rotatably connected to one side of the base, a control device fixedly connected to the other side of the base, and a drive device fixedly connected to one end of the base. The filter mechanism includes a filter barrel, shafts fixedly connected to both ends of the filter barrel, one side of the shafts being fixedly connected to the extended end of the drive device. The filter barrel wall has multiple openings and a slot for easy material placement. A sliding cover is slidably connected to the slot. A mounting hole is provided on one side of the sliding cover. The filter barrel has an opening on one side of the slot, and a baffle is slidably connected to the opening. A wrench is fixedly connected to one side of the baffle. Three springs are fixedly connected to one end of the baffle, with one end of the springs abutting against the bottom of the opening and the other end of the baffle abutting against the mounting hole on the sliding cover.

[0007] Preferably, the scraping mechanism is U-shaped and includes two hollow shafts. Connecting rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the hollow shafts, and a scraper is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting rod. The outer side of one scraper abuts against the inside of the upper cover, and the other scraper abuts against the inside of the base. Half gears are fixedly connected to the hollow shafts on both sides, and the shafts and hollow shafts are nested together.

[0008] Preferably, the heating mechanism includes a fixed shaft fixedly connected to the base, two heating elements fixedly connected to the fixed shaft, and a circular connecting ring fixedly connected between the two heating elements.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the base connecting the drive device is rotatably connected to gear set one and gear two in sequence, and the other end is rotatably connected to gear set two and gear four in sequence. A connecting rod is rotatably connected to one side of the base, gear three is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting rod, and gear five is fixedly connected to the other side. Gear three is meshed with gear two for transmission, and gear five is meshed with gear four for transmission. Gear set one includes two full gears and a middle half gear, and gear set two includes one full gear and one half gear.

[0010] Preferably, the extended end of the drive device is fixedly connected to a gear one, which meshes with the full gear on one side of the gear set one, the half gear in the gear set one meshes with the half gear, the other gear in the gear set one meshes with the gear two, the half gear fixedly connected to the other side of the scraping mechanism meshes with the half gear in the gear set two, and the full gear in the gear set two meshes with the gear four.

[0011] Preferably, a power interface is fixedly connected to the upper base of the connecting rod, and the power interface is electrically connected to the heating mechanism, the control device and the drive device respectively.

[0012] Preferably, a filter screen is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base, and the bottom of the filter screen is provided with a drain port fixedly connected to the base.

[0013] Preferably, a handle is fixedly connected to one side of the upper cover, and a buckle is provided in the middle of the handle for fixed connection with the upper cover.

[0014] Preferably, a movable buckle is rotatably connected to one side of the base, one end of which abuts against a snap fastener. An elastic device is fixedly connected to the other side of the movable buckle near the base, one end of which is fixedly connected to the base. Hydraulic rods are rotatably connected to both ends of the base, one end of which is rotatably connected to the top cover.

[0015] Preferably, the top cover is made of transparent acrylic material, the filter mechanism and the base are made of food-grade stainless steel, the main body of the scraping mechanism is made of food-grade stainless steel, the scraper is made of rubber, and a rubber pad is fixed at the opening of the base at the opening of the top cover.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. This utility model has a heating mechanism inside the base to maintain a constant internal temperature and prevent oily substances from clogging the openings on the filter mechanism due to low temperature. The temperature can also be set to a temperature suitable for solid-liquid separation, ensuring more thorough solid-liquid separation when dealing with different foods.

[0018] 2. This utility model features an internal scraping mechanism comprising two scrapers. These scrapers oscillate within the space enclosed by a base and a top cover. One scraper scrapes the inside of the top cover back and forth, while the other scraper scrapes the inside of the base. This prevents liquid splashing caused by the rotating scrapers. This utility model uses only one drive device to move both the filtration and scraping mechanisms. Gear sets on both sides of the base reduce the power output of the drive device, preventing the scraping mechanism from moving too fast and resulting in incomplete cleaning. This also allows the filtration mechanism to rotate at high speed, improving separation efficiency and making it more energy-efficient.

[0019] 3. The sliding cover on the filter mechanism of this utility model adopts a sliding design, and the baffle abuts against the sliding cover. During the rotation of the filter bucket, the force of the baffle against the sliding cover will increase due to the centrifugal force, making it less likely for the food in the filter bucket to leak. After separation, simply pull the lever on the baffle and slide out the sliding cover to remove the food in the filter bucket, which is more convenient and faster. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drive section of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of part A;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the driven part of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A structural diagram of section B;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the filtration mechanism;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the scraping mechanism;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the heating mechanism;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a half-gear;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of gear set one;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of gear set two;

[0031] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the base;

[0032] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the upper cover structure;

[0033] Figure 14 This is a structural diagram of the movable buckle;

[0034] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of this utility model.

[0035] In the diagram: 1. Base; 101. Power interface; 102. Drain outlet; 103. Filter screen; 104. Movable buckle; 105. Connecting rod; 3. Filtering mechanism; 301. Sliding cover; 302. Baffle; 303. Wrench; 304. Spring; 305. Filter barrel; 306. Shaft; 4. Scraping mechanism; 401. Hollow shaft; 402. Connecting rod; 403. Scraper; 5. Heating mechanism; 501. Fixed shaft; 502. Heating element; 503. Circular connecting ring; 6. Top cover; 601. Buckle; 602. Handle; 7. Hydraulic rod; 8. Drive device; 9. Control device; 10. Gear 1; 11. Half gear; 12. Gear set 1; 13. Gear 2; 14. Gear 3; 15. Gear set 2; 16. Gear 4; 17. Gear 5. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0037] The directional terms used in the detailed description paragraphs are only for the convenience of those skilled in the art to understand the technical solutions described in this application based on the visual orientation shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "setting," "installation," "connection," etc., should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 15As shown, a solid-liquid separation device for food quality testing is used to separate liquids and solids in food. It includes a base 1, with a filter mechanism 3 rotatably connected inside the base 1. A heating mechanism 5, fixedly connected to the base 1, is located outside the filter mechanism 3. A scraping mechanism 4, perpendicular to the heating mechanism 5, is located outside the heating mechanism 5. A top cover 6 is rotatably connected to one side of the base 1, and a control device 9 is fixedly connected to the other side of the base 1. A drive device 8 is fixedly connected to one end of the base 1. The filter mechanism 3 includes a filter barrel 305, with shafts 306 fixedly connected to both ends of the filter barrel 305. One side of the shaft 306 is fixedly connected to the extended end of the drive device 8. Multiple openings are provided on the barrel wall of the filter barrel 305. The filter has a slot for easy material placement, and a sliding cover 301 is slidably connected inside the slot. The sliding cover 301 has a mounting hole on one side, and the filter bucket 305 on one side of the slot has an opening. A baffle 302 is slidably connected inside the opening, and a wrench 303 is fixedly connected to one side of the baffle 302. Three springs 304 are fixedly connected to one end of the baffle 302. One end of the springs 304 abuts against the bottom of the opening, and the other end of the baffle 302 abuts against the mounting hole on the sliding cover 301. The sliding cover 301 slides on the filter bucket 305. The sliding cover 301 can be fixed and disassembled by pushing the wrench 303 to move the baffle 302, which is simpler and more efficient.

[0039] like Figure 7 As shown, the scraping mechanism 4 is U-shaped and includes two hollow shafts 401. Connecting rods 402 are fixedly connected to both sides of the hollow shafts 401, and scrapers 403 are fixedly connected to one side of each connecting rod 402. The outer side of one scraper 403 abuts against the inside of the upper cover 6, and the other scraper 403 abuts against the inside of the base 1. Half-gears 11 are fixedly connected to the hollow shafts 401 on both sides. Shaft 306 is nested with the hollow shafts 401. The heating mechanism 5 includes a fixed shaft 501 fixedly connected to the base 1. Two heating elements 502 are fixedly connected to the fixed shaft 501. A circular connecting ring 503 is fixedly connected between the two heating elements 502. A wire is provided inside the circular connecting ring 503, and the two heating elements 502 are powered and heated through the wire.

[0040] One end of the base 1 is connected to the drive device 8 and is rotatably connected to gear set 12 and gear 2 13 in sequence. The other end is connected to gear set 2 15 and gear 4 16 in sequence. A connecting rod 105 is rotatably connected to one side of the base 1. Gear 3 14 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting rod 105 and gear 5 17 is fixedly connected to the other side. Gear 3 14 meshes with gear 2 13 for transmission, and gear 5 17 meshes with gear 4 16 for transmission. Gear set 12 includes two full gears and a middle half gear. Gear set 2 15 includes one full gear and one half gear. This utility model uses gears instead of chains or belts for transmission because gear transmission is more precise, making the half gear 11 fit more precisely and achieve left and right reciprocating motion. Other transmission methods will more or less shift after long-term working environment, resulting in less precise motion.

[0041] Gear 10 is fixedly connected to the extended end of the drive device 8. Gear 10 meshes with the full gear on one side of gear set 12, and when gear 10, with its fewer teeth, meshes with the full gear in gear set 12, it is a speed reduction transmission. Half gears in gear set 12 mesh with half-gear 11, and the other gear in gear set 12 meshes with gear 13. Half-gear 11, fixedly connected to the other side of the scraping mechanism 4, meshes with half gears in gear set 15, and the full gear in gear set 15 meshes with gear 16. A power interface 101 is fixedly connected to the upper base 1 of the connecting rod 105. The power interface 101 is electrically connected to the heating mechanism 5, the control device 9, and the drive device 8. The control device 9 can control the heating mechanism 5 and the drive device 8, including controlling the temperature, speed, and working time.

[0042] like Figure 12 As shown, a filter screen 103 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base 1. The bottom of the filter screen 103 has a drain port 102 fixedly connected to the base 1. The function of the filter screen 103 is to perform secondary filtration on the liquid after solid-liquid separation, and the filtered liquid is discharged from the drain port. A handle 602 is fixedly connected to one side of the top cover 6. A buckle 601 fixedly connected to the top cover 6 is located in the middle of the handle 602. A movable buckle 104 is rotatably connected to one side of the base 1. One end of the movable buckle 104 abuts against the buckle 601. An elastic device is fixedly connected to the other side of the movable buckle 104 near the base 1. One end of the elastic device is fixedly connected to the base 1. Through the cooperation of the movable buckle 104 and the buckle 601, the top cover 6 will not easily open from the base 1, preventing accidents during operation. Hydraulic rods 7 are rotatably connected to both ends of the base 1. One end of the hydraulic rod 7 is rotatably connected to the top cover 6. The hydraulic rods 7 can assist the operator in opening the cover, making it more labor-saving.

[0043] In this invention, the upper cover 6 is made of transparent acrylic material, facilitating observation of the solid-liquid separation process of food from the outside. The scraping mechanism 4 not only scrapes the filtered liquid onto the base 1 but also cleans the upper cover 6, allowing staff to better observe the internal conditions. The filtering mechanism 3 and the base 1 are made of food-grade stainless steel, as is the main body of the scraping mechanism 4. This ensures that the food undergoing solid-liquid separation is cleaner and more hygienic. The scraper 403 is made of rubber, which scrapes the base 1 and the upper cover 6 without causing damage. A rubber pad is fixed at the opening of the base 1, which is located at the opening of the upper cover 6, increasing the sealing between the base and the upper cover and preventing internal liquid from splashing out during operation.

[0044] Those skilled in the art can use existing technologies they possess, such as installing appropriate mechanical limit switches or photoelectric sensors, to limit the specified positions of each actuator during the following operation process; to achieve automated operation, this utility model can use numerical control technology or PLC to control the actions of each actuator.

[0045] Working process: With the opening of the filter bucket 305 facing upwards, pull the lever 303 downwards. The spring 304 presses downwards, and the baffle 302 slides out from the sliding cover 301. Move downwards to remove the sliding cover 301, place the food to be separated into it, and then slide the sliding cover 301 back into the filter bucket. Activate the heating element 502, hold the handle 602, and close the upper cover 6 and base 1. The latch 601 in the middle of the handle 602 engages with the movable buckle 104 on the base 1, sealing the upper cover 6 and base 1.

[0046] Start the drive device 8. The extended end of the drive device 8 directly drives the filter barrel 305 to rotate. Gear 10 on the extended end of the drive device 8 drives gear set 12 to rotate. Since the number of teeth of gear 10 is less than the number of teeth on gear set 12, gear 10 plays a role in deceleration. The half gear in the middle of gear set 12 drives half gear 11 on scraping mechanism 4 to rotate clockwise half a turn. The gear on the other side of the gear set drives gear 2 13 to rotate. Gear 2 13 drives gear 3 14 fixed on connecting rod 105 to rotate. Gear 5 17 on the other side of connecting rod 105 drives gear 4 16 to rotate. Gear 4 16 drives the full gear on gear set 2 15 to rotate. The half gear on gear set 2 15 drives half gear 11 fixed on the other side of scraping mechanism 4 to rotate counterclockwise. This process is repeated.

[0047] After solid-liquid separation is completed, the filter tank 305 stops rotating, the scraping mechanism 4 also stops rotating, and the filtered liquid is discharged from the device through the drain port 102 after secondary filtration along the filter screen 103 at the bottom of the base 1.

[0048] Cleaning this invention is very simple. Just remove the solid food from the filter bucket 305, remove the sliding cover 301 from the filter bucket 305, remove the filter screen 103, plug the drain port 102, add cleaning solution and water, close the top cover 6, and start the drive device 8 and heating mechanism 5 for idle cleaning. Once cleaning is complete, remove the plugged drain port 102 and drain the wastewater. The high temperature also sterilizes the inside of the device. After cleaning, simply put the cleaned filter screen 103 and sliding cover 301 back in their original positions.

[0049] Finally, although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A solid-liquid separation device for food quality detection, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) is rotatably connected with a filtering mechanism (3), the filtering mechanism (3) is provided with a heating mechanism (5) fixedly connected with the base (1), the heating mechanism (5) is provided with a scraping mechanism (4) vertically arranged on the outside of the heating mechanism (5), the base (1) is rotatably connected with an upper cover (6) on one side, and the base (1) is fixedly connected with a control device (9) on the other side, one end of the base (1) is fixedly connected with a driving device (8), the filtering mechanism (3) comprises a filtering barrel (305), both ends of the filtering barrel (305) are fixedly connected with shafts (306), one side of the shaft (306) is fixedly connected with the extending end of the driving device (8), a plurality of openings are formed in the barrel wall of the filtering barrel (305), a slot for placing materials is formed in the barrel wall, a sliding cover (301) is slidably connected in the slot, the sliding cover (301) is provided with a mounting hole on one side, the filtering barrel (305) is provided with an opening on one side of the slot, a baffle (302) is slidably connected in the opening, the baffle (302) is fixedly connected with a wrench (303) on one side, and the baffle (302) is fixedly connected with three springs (304) at one end, one end of the spring (304) abuts against the bottom of the opening, and the other end of the baffle (302) abuts against the mounting hole on the sliding cover (301).

2. The solid-liquid separation device for food quality detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scraping mechanism (4) is in the shape of a Chinese character "kou", comprising two hollow shafts (401), the hollow shafts (401) are fixedly connected with connecting rods (402) on both sides, the connecting rods (402) are fixedly connected with scrapers (403) on one side, one of the scrapers (403) abuts against the inside of the upper cover (6) on the outside, the other scraper (403) abuts against the inside of the base (1), half gear wheels (11) are fixedly connected with the hollow shafts (401) on both sides, and the shafts (306) and the hollow shafts (401) are nested.

3. The solid-liquid separation device for food quality detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating mechanism (5) comprises a fixed shaft (501) fixedly connected with the base (1), two heating sheets (502) are fixedly connected with the fixed shaft (501), and a circular connecting ring (503) is fixedly connected with the two heating sheets (502).

4. The solid-liquid separation device for food quality detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the base (1) is rotatably connected with gear set one (12) and gear two (13) in sequence, the other end is rotatably connected with gear set two (15) and gear four (16) in sequence, one side of the base (1) is rotatably connected with a connecting rod (105), one side of the connecting rod (105) is fixedly connected with gear three (14), and the other side is fixedly connected with gear five (17), the gear three (14) is in meshing transmission connection with the gear two (13), the gear five (17) is in meshing transmission connection with the gear four (16), the gear set one (12) comprises two full gear wheels and a half gear wheel in the middle, and the gear set two (15) comprises a full gear wheel and a half gear wheel.

5. The solid-liquid separation device for food quality detection according to claim 4, characterized in that: The extension end of the driving device (8) is fixedly connected with gear one (10), the gear one (10) is engaged with the full gear on one side of gear set one (12) and is in driving connection, the half gear in gear set one (12) is engaged with half gear (11) and is in driving connection, the other side gear in gear set one (12) is engaged with gear two (13) and is in driving connection, the half gear (11) fixedly connected with the other side of the scraping mechanism (4) is engaged with the half gear in gear set two (15) and is in driving connection, the full gear in gear set two (15) is engaged with gear four (16) and is in driving connection.

6. The solid-liquid separation device for food quality detection according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper base (1) of the connecting rod (105) is fixedly connected with a power interface (101), and the power interface (101) is electrically connected with the heating mechanism (5), the control device (9) and the driving device (8) respectively.

7. The solid-liquid separation device for food quality detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the base (1) is fixedly connected with a filter screen (103), and the bottom of the filter screen (103) is provided with a drainage port (102) fixedly connected with the base (1).

8. The solid-liquid separation device for food quality detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the upper cover (6) is fixedly connected with a handle (602), and the middle of the handle (602) is provided with a buckle (601) fixedly connected with the upper cover (6).

9. The solid-liquid separation device for food quality detection according to claim 8, characterized in that: One side of the base (1) is rotatably connected with a movable buckle (104), one end of the movable buckle (104) abuts against the buckle (601), and the other side of the movable buckle (104) is fixedly connected with an elastic device close to one side of the base (1), one end of the elastic device is fixedly connected with the base (1), and the base (1) is rotatably connected with a hydraulic rod (7) at both ends, and one end of the hydraulic rod (7) is rotatably connected with the upper cover (6).

10. The solid-liquid separation device for food quality detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cover (6) is made of transparent acrylic material, the filtering mechanism (3) and the base (1) are made of food-grade stainless steel material, the main mechanism of the scraping mechanism (4) is made of food-grade stainless steel material, the scraper (403) is made of rubber material, and the opening of the base (1) is fixed with a rubber pad at the opening of the upper cover (6).

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