Novel Chinese prickly ash storage device

By designing a novel pepper storage device with layered ventilation and vibration, the problems of mold, flavor loss and pests in pepper storage have been solved, achieving damage-free storage and aroma preservation of pepper.

CN223829976UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27NORTHWEST A & F UNIV
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Application Number
CN202520449458.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-14
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-14

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Technical Problem

Sichuan peppercorns are prone to mold, flavor loss, and pest infestation during storage, and there is a lack of preservation storage devices that can be used in conjunction with Sichuan peppercorn harvesting robots.

Method used

A novel pepper storage device was designed, which includes a ventilation box and an oscillation device. It adopts a layered ventilation design and is equipped with a miniature exhaust fan and an oscillation device. The rotation of the layered ventilation plate and the bottom ventilation plate realizes air circulation and flattening of peppers, preventing heat and moisture accumulation.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the peak-like accumulation of Sichuan peppercorns, keeps the air dry, prevents mold and pests, preserves the aroma of Sichuan peppercorns, and achieves damage-free storage.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a novel Chinese prickly ash storage device. The novel Chinese prickly ash storage device mainly comprises a ventilation box body and an oscillation device. The ventilation box body mainly comprises a ventilation cylinder, a controller, a bottom end steering engine, a bottom end ventilation plate, a pressure sensor, an exhaust fan, a layered steering engine and a layered ventilation plate. Wherein the bottom end ventilation plate is connected with the bottom end steering engine and completely spliced at the bottom end of the ventilation barrel, the exhaust fan is arranged on the bottom side of the bottom end ventilation plate, and the layered ventilation plate is connected to the middle position of the ventilation barrel through the layered steering engine. The oscillation device mainly comprises a support cross beam, a support side plate, an oscillation steering engine, a cam, a linkage sliding block and a spring. A sliding rail groove is formed in the single side of the support cross beam and matched with the linkage sliding block, and the linkage sliding block is fixedly connected with the ventilation barrel. The support side plates are installed at the two ends of the support cross beam, the oscillation steering engines are installed on the inner sides of the support side plates, the cams are in key connection with output shafts of the oscillation steering engines, and the support side plate at the other end is connected with the ventilation barrel through the springs. Under the mutual cooperation of the main components, the Chinese prickly ash storage device can store Chinese prickly ash in a lossless and clean mode.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of pepper storage technology and equipment, and in particular relates to a novel pepper storage device. Background Technology

[0002] Sichuan peppercorns are prone to several problems during storage. For example, excessively high relative humidity can cause mold growth, leading to the volatilization of aromatic substances and loss of flavor. Secondly, inadequate ventilation can result in pest infestation and biological contamination, further affecting the quality and safety of the peppercorns. Furthermore, with the rapid development of artificial intelligence and robotics, Sichuan peppercorn harvesting robots are beginning to be used, but there is a lack of corresponding preservation storage devices for the peppercorns. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a novel pepper storage device for storing peppers harvested by robots and ensuring their quality.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A novel pepper storage device mainly includes a ventilation box and an oscillation device. The ventilation box mainly includes a ventilation cylinder, a controller, a bottom servo motor, a bottom ventilation plate, a pressure sensor 1, an exhaust fan, a layered servo motor, a layered ventilation plate, and a pressure sensor 2. The ventilation cylinder is primarily a rectangular straight cylinder formed by splicing ventilation side panels. The controller is installed on the upper side of one side of the ventilation cylinder, and the bottom servo motor is installed on the lower side of the opposite side. The bottom ventilation plate is spliced ​​to the bottom of the ventilation cylinder by connecting to the output shaft of the bottom servo motor. Furthermore, the exhaust fan is arranged on the bottom side of the bottom ventilation plate, and the pressure sensor 1 is embedded in the middle of the upper side of the bottom ventilation plate. Preferably, the layered servo motor is installed on the upper part of the ventilation cylinder on the same side as the bottom servo motor, and the side of the layered ventilation plate is connected and fixed to the output shaft of the layered servo motor. Further, the pressure sensor 2 is embedded in the middle of the upper side of the layered ventilation plate.

[0006] The oscillation device mainly includes a support beam, support side plate 1, support side plate 2, oscillation servo motor, cam, linkage slider, and spring. One side of the support beam has a slide rail groove that cooperates with the linkage slider, which is fixedly connected to the ventilation box. The four corners of the support beam have mounting holes for connection and fixation to the harvesting robot. Furthermore, support side plate 1 and support side plate 2 are rigidly fixed to both ends of the support beam. The oscillation servo motor is installed on the inner side of support side plate 1, the cam is installed on the output shaft of the oscillation servo motor, and the spring is installed on the inner side of support side plate 2 and connected to the ventilation duct.

[0007] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0008] This invention provides a novel peppercorn collector, featuring a layered, ventilated box design and equipped with a vibration device to effectively reduce the problem of peppercorns accumulating in a peak-and-valley pattern. Simultaneously, a miniature exhaust fan is installed at the bottom of the box to maintain air circulation and keep the interior dry, preventing heat and moisture buildup in the peppercorns. This device combines moisture-proof, aroma-preserving, and energy-saving functions, facilitating the damage-free storage of peppercorns. Attached Figure Description

[0009] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0010] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a novel pepper storage device according to the present invention.

[0011] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of a novel pepper storage device according to this utility model.

[0012] Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of a novel pepper storage device according to the present invention.

[0013] Figure 1 Number of components: 1. Support beam, 2. Support side plate 1, 3. Oscillating servo, 4. Controller, 5. Ventilation duct, 6. Layered servo, 7. Linkage slider, 8. Spring, 9. Support side plate 2, 10. Bottom servo.

[0014] Figure 2 Numbers: 11. Cam; 12. Exhaust fan.

[0015] Figure 3 Number of items: 13. Bottom ventilation plate, 14. Pressure sensor 1, 15. Pressure sensor 2, 16. Layered ventilation plate. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0017] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a novel pepper storage device mainly includes an oscillation device and a ventilation box. The oscillation device mainly includes a support beam (1), a support side plate 1 (2), a support side plate 2 (9), an oscillation servo (3), a cam (11), a linkage slider (7), and a spring (8). The inner side of the support beam (1) has a slide rail groove, which cooperates with the linkage slider (7). The linkage slider (7) is fixedly connected to the ventilation tube (5). Furthermore, the four corners of the support beam (1) are provided with mounting holes, which are mainly used to fix this utility model on a harvesting robot. Furthermore, the support side plate 1 (2) and the support side plate 2 (9) are rigidly fixed to both ends of the support beam (1). The oscillation servo (3) is installed on the inner side of the support side plate 1 (2), and the cam (11) is installed on the output shaft of the oscillation servo (3). The spring (8) is installed on the inner side of the support side plate 2 (9) and connected to the ventilation tube (5) on the opposite side.

[0018] Specifically, the oscillating servo (3) drives the cam (11) to rotate. The cam (11) intermittently collides with the ventilation tube (5) and interacts with the spring (8), thereby causing the ventilation tube (5) to vibrate back and forth along the slide rail of the support beam (1), thus flattening the peak-shaped accumulation of peppercorns.

[0019] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a novel pepper storage device is described, wherein the ventilation box mainly includes a ventilation cylinder (5), a controller (4), a bottom servo motor (10), a bottom ventilation plate (13), a pressure sensor 1 (14), an exhaust fan (12), a layered servo motor (6), a layered ventilation plate (16), and a pressure sensor 2 (15). The ventilation cylinder (5) is mainly a rectangular straight cylinder spliced ​​from ventilation side plates. The controller (4) is installed on the upper end of the ventilation cylinder (5) on the same side as the support side plate 1 (2), and the bottom servo motor (10) is installed in the bottom corner area of ​​the opposite side, while the output shaft of the bottom servo motor (10) faces the inside of the ventilation cylinder (5). Furthermore, the side of the bottom ventilation plate (13) is connected to the output shaft of the bottom servo motor (10) by a key, so that it is completely spliced ​​at the bottom end of the ventilation cylinder (5). Furthermore, the exhaust fan (12) is arranged on the bottom side of the bottom ventilation plate (13); the pressure sensor 1 (14) is embedded in the middle of the upper side of the bottom ventilation plate (13). Similarly, the layered servo (6) is installed on the upper end of the ventilation tube (5) on the same side as the bottom servo (10) and vertically aligned, with its output shaft facing the inside of the ventilation tube (5); furthermore, the side of the layered ventilation plate (16) is keyed and fixed to the output shaft of the layered servo (6). Furthermore, the pressure sensor 2 (15) is embedded in the middle of the upper side of the layered ventilation plate (16).

[0020] Its working principle is as follows: The exhaust fan (12) runs continuously for ventilation and heat dissipation of the peppercorns. In the initial state, the layered ventilation plate (16) remains vertical. When the pressure sensor 1 (14) detects that the weight of the peppercorns meets the standard, it feeds back to the layered servo motor (6) to drive the layered ventilation plate (16) to rotate to a horizontal state, thereby realizing the layered storage of peppercorns. Further, when the pressure sensor 2 (15) detects that the weight of the peppercorns meets the standard, it feeds back to the bottom servo motor (10) and the layered servo motor (6) in turn, and drives the bottom ventilation plate (13) and the layered ventilation plate (16) to rotate downwards in turn, thereby unloading the stored peppercorns. After unloading the peppercorns, each component returns to its initial state.

[0021] The structure and working principle of this utility model have been described above with specific embodiments. This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Any modifications, substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model based on the above description should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A novel pepper storage device, characterized in that: The system mainly includes a ventilation box and an oscillation device. The ventilation box mainly includes a ventilation cylinder, a controller, a bottom servo motor, a bottom ventilation plate, a layered servo motor, a layered ventilation plate, a pressure sensor, and an exhaust fan. The layered servo motor is installed in the middle of the vertical edge on one side of the ventilation cylinder, with its output shaft facing inward. The side of the layered ventilation plate is connected to the output shaft of the layered servo motor via a key, thus fitting it in the middle of the inner side of the ventilation cylinder. Furthermore, pressure sensors are embedded in the upper center of the bottom ventilation plate and the layered ventilation plate, respectively, to provide feedback on the stored weight of the peppercorns, thereby driving the bottom motor and the layered motor to achieve layered storage and unloading of the peppercorns.