Corn kernel cleaning machine
By introducing a stirring and vibration mechanism into the corn kernel washing machine, combined with water spraying from nozzles, the problem of incomplete cleaning in existing technologies has been solved, achieving a more efficient corn kernel washing effect and ensuring the quality of subsequent processing.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520413365.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing corn kernel washing machines have difficulty completely removing dust and dirt from corn kernels during the washing process, which affects the quality of subsequent processed products.
The system employs a mixing and vibration mechanism in conjunction with a sieve cylinder. A servo motor and an electric push rod drive the movement of the mixing shaft and the sealing plug. Combined with water spraying from the nozzles, this achieves mixing and shaking of the corn kernels, enhancing the cleaning effect.
This method achieves thorough cleaning of corn kernels, ensuring the quality of subsequent processed products and improving cleaning efficiency and effectiveness.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of corn production and processing equipment, and in particular to a corn kernel washing machine. Background Technology
[0002] Corn products (such as corn protein extract and starch extract) require thorough cleaning of the corn kernels before processing to ensure the quality of the final product. However, corn kernels contain a significant amount of dust and debris during the threshing process. Therefore, thorough cleaning is essential to guarantee the quality of the finished product.
[0003] Existing corn washing machines are generally corn cob washing machines. When washing corn kernels, they often use a running water source for a simple rinse, essentially moving the kernels. However, due to the presence of sugar on the kernels, dirt and dust often adhere to their surface, making ordinary rinsing insufficient and affecting subsequent purification operations. Therefore, we propose a corn kernel washing machine with improved cleaning performance. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a corn kernel washing machine that provides a more thorough cleaning effect and facilitates subsequent purification and other operations.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A corn kernel washing machine, comprising:
[0007] The cleaning chamber is supplied with water and drained through water supply and drainage components, respectively.
[0008] The screen cylinder, located inside the cleaning chamber, is agitated and moves horizontally by a stirring mechanism and a vibration mechanism, respectively. The bottom of the screen cylinder is sealed by a sealing plug.
[0009] The stirring mechanism includes a stirring shaft and a stirring frame that rotate inside the sieve cylinder. The bottom of the stirring shaft is rotatably connected to the sealing plug through a sealing bearing. The stirring shaft is driven to move up and down by an electric push rod to open the sealing plug.
[0010] A vibration mechanism is used to make the stirring mechanism and the screen cylinder move horizontally as a whole.
[0011] Furthermore, the vibration mechanism includes a bracket, a limiting frame, a sliding plate, a servo electric cylinder, and a fixed frame. The screen cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding plate, the fixed frame is connected to the top of the sliding plate, the sliding plate is slidably connected inside the limiting frame, and the limiting frame is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cleaning chamber through the bracket. The fixed end of the electric push rod is installed on the fixed frame, and the movable end of the electric push rod is connected to the stirring shaft through a positioning frame.
[0012] Further, the stirring shaft is driven to rotate by a servo motor, the top end of the servo motor is fixed on the positioning frame, and the output end of the servo motor is rotationally connected with the positioning frame.
[0013] Further, the water supply assembly comprises a water pump, a water guide pipe, a spray head and a water storage tank, the output end of the water pump is fixedly connected with the water guide pipe, the water guide pipe is connected with the spray head at the water outlet end away from the water pump, and the spray head is communicated to the inside of the cleaning bin.
[0014] Further, the inside of the cleaning bin is provided with a filter screen, and the filter screen is obliquely arranged below the sieve cylinder.
[0015] Further, the side of the cleaning bin is formed with a discharge port, and a discharge baffle is movably connected at the discharge port.
[0016] Further, the water drainage assembly comprises a drainage pipe, and a control valve is installed on the drainage pipe.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the corn kernel cleaning machine has the advantages that:
[0018] The corn kernel cleaning machine provided by the utility model, through the cooperation of the stirring mechanism, the vibration mechanism and the sieve cylinder, the corn kernels are placed in the sieve cylinder, the servo cylinder, the servo motor and the water pump are started, the water pump can transport the water through the water guide pipe and spray the water out through the spray head, the servo cylinder can drive the fixing frame to shake and make the sieve cylinder shake, so that the impurities in the sieve cylinder are better screened out, meanwhile, the water sprayed out by the spray head can flush the corn kernels in the sieve cylinder, the servo motor can drive the stirring frame to rotate, the corn kernels are stirred, the flushing of the corn kernels by the spray head is more thorough, the corn kernel cleaning effect is better, and subsequent purification and other operations are facilitated, so that the quality of the processed products is ensured. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below, and obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments described in the utility model, and other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art according to these drawings.
[0020] Figure 1 The axial measurement structure schematic diagram of the corn kernel cleaning machine provided by the utility model embodiment.
[0021] Figure 2 The rear view axial measurement structure schematic diagram of the corn kernel cleaning machine provided by the utility model embodiment.
[0022] Figure 3 The cross-sectional axial measurement structure schematic diagram of the corn kernel cleaning machine provided by the utility model embodiment.
[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional isometric structural diagram of the stirring mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0024] Figure 5 This is an isometric structural diagram of the water storage tank provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.
[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0027] 1. Cleaning chamber; 2. Drain pipe; 3. Support frame; 4. Limiting frame; 5. Slide plate; 6. Screen cylinder; 7. Servo electric cylinder; 8. Fixing frame; 9. Mixing frame; 10. Servo motor; 11. Positioning frame; 12. Electric push rod; 13. Sealing plug; 14. Water pump; 15. Water guide pipe; 16. Nozzle; 17. Water storage tank; 18. Filter screen; 19. Limiting frame; 20. Discharge baffle. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0029] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the corn kernel washing machine provided by this utility model includes components such as a washing chamber 1, a screen cylinder 6, a stirring mechanism, and a vibration mechanism. Wherein:
[0030] The cleaning chamber 1 is supplied with water and drained through a water supply assembly and a drainage assembly, respectively. Specifically, the water supply assembly includes a water pump 14, a water guide pipe 15, a nozzle 16, and a water storage tank 17. The output end of the water pump 14 is fixedly connected to the water guide pipe 15, and the outlet end of the water guide pipe 15 away from the water pump 14 is connected to the nozzle 16, which extends into the interior of the cleaning chamber 1. The drainage assembly includes a drain pipe 2, on which a control valve is installed.
[0031] The screen cylinder 6 is located inside the cleaning chamber 1. It is stirred and moved horizontally by a stirring mechanism and a vibration mechanism, respectively. The bottom of the screen cylinder 6 is sealed by a sealing plug 13.
[0032] The stirring mechanism includes a stirring shaft and a stirring frame 9 that rotate inside the sieve cylinder 6. The bottom of the stirring shaft is rotatably connected to the sealing plug 13 through a sealing bearing. The stirring shaft is driven to move up and down by an electric push rod 12, thereby opening the sealing plug 13.
[0033] The vibration mechanism is used to make the stirring mechanism and the screen cylinder 6 move horizontally and reciprocally as a whole.
[0034] Specifically, the vibrating mechanism comprises a support 3, a limiting frame 4, a sliding plate 5, a servo cylinder 7 and a fixing frame 8, the sieve cylinder 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding plate 5, the fixing frame 8 is connected to the top of the sliding plate 5, the sliding plate 5 is slidingly connected in the limiting frame 4, and the limiting frame 4 is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the cleaning bin 1 through the support 3; the fixed end of the electric push rod 12 is mounted on the fixing frame 8, and the movable end of the electric push rod 12 is connected with the stirring shaft through the positioning frame 11. The stirring shaft is driven to rotate by the servo motor 10, the top end of the servo motor 10 is fixed on the positioning frame 11, and the output end of the servo motor 10 is rotationally connected with the positioning frame 11.
[0035] In the embodiment, the corn kernels are placed in the sieve cylinder 6 by the setting of the stirring mechanism and the vibrating mechanism, the servo cylinder 7, the servo motor 10 and the water pump 14 are started, the water pump 14 can transport water through the water guide pipe 15, and the water is sprayed out through the spray head 16; the servo cylinder 7 can drive the fixing frame 8 to shake, so that the sieve cylinder 6 shakes, the impurities are sieved out from the inside of the sieve cylinder 6 due to the small size, the corn kernels remain in the inside of the sieve cylinder 6, the impurities in the inside of the sieve cylinder 6 are better sieved out, the water sprayed out by the spray head 16 can flush the corn kernels in the inside of the sieve cylinder 6, the stirring frame 9 can be driven to rotate by the servo motor 10, the corn kernels are stirred, the corn kernels are more completely flushed by the spray head 16, the corn kernels have better cleaning effect, and the corn kernels are discharged from the inside of the sieve cylinder 6 after the corn kernels are cleaned.
[0036] In the preferred embodiment, the inside of the cleaning bin 1 is provided with a filter screen 18, and the filter screen 18 is obliquely arranged below the sieve cylinder 6. When the corn is cleaned, the worker needs to open the drain pipe 2, and the dirt and impurities of the cleaned corn kernels can pass through the filter screen 18 and directly fall into the bottom of the cleaning bin 1 along with the water, and then are discharged from the cleaning bin 1 along the drain pipe 2, so that the dirt and impurities are not collected in a large amount in the inside of the cleaning bin 1.
[0037] In the preferred embodiment, the inner bottom of the cleaning bin 1 is provided with an inclined angle, and the low end is arranged at the outlet of the drain pipe 2, which helps to drain the water in the cleaning bin 1. In addition, in order to facilitate complete drainage, the water can also be drained by arranging a liquid discharge pump. After cleaning, the corn kernels can fall on the filter screen 18, and the aperture of the filter screen 18 is smaller than the size of the corn kernels, so that the corn kernels will not be stuck on the filter screen 18, and the filter screen 18 can be installed at a position with a larger inclined angle according to actual needs, so that the corn kernels can be lowered more smoothly, and the filter screen 18 can be arranged to drain the water on the surface of the corn kernels while the corn kernels are lowered, and the corn kernels are dried. The side of the cleaning bin 1 is formed with a discharge port, and the discharge port is movably connected with a discharge baffle 20. Specifically, the outer surface of the cleaning bin 1 is fixedly connected with a limiting frame 19, and the limiting frame 19 is movably connected with the discharge baffle 20. After cleaning, the operator opens the discharge baffle 20, and then the corn kernels can be discharged. The size of the discharge baffle 20 can be enlarged according to actual needs to meet actual application.
[0038] In summary: when the corn kernels are cleaned, the corn kernels are placed in the screen cylinder 6, the servo cylinder 7, the servo motor 10 and the water pump 14 are started, the water pump 14 can transport the water through the water guide pipe 15, and the water is sprayed through the nozzle 16. The servo cylinder 7 can drive the fixed frame 8 to shake, so that the screen cylinder 6 shakes, the impurities in the screen cylinder 6 are better screened out, and the water sprayed by the nozzle 16 can wash the corn kernels in the screen cylinder 6. The servo motor 10 can drive the stirring frame 9 to rotate, and the corn kernels can be stirred. After cleaning, the operator starts the electric push rod 12, and the electric push rod 12 drives the positioning frame 11 to move downward, so that the stirring frame 9 drives the sealing plug 13 to move downward, and then the cleaned corn kernels can be discharged from the screen cylinder 6 and fall on the filter screen 18. The cleaned corn kernels are discharged by opening the discharge baffle 20.
[0039] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and not to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement for part of the technical features, but these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.
Claims
1. A corn kernel cleaning machine characterized by, include: The cleaning chamber (1) is supplied with water and drained through a water supply assembly and a drainage assembly, respectively. The screen cylinder (6) is located inside the cleaning chamber (1) and is stirred and moved horizontally by the stirring mechanism and the vibration mechanism respectively. The bottom of the screen cylinder (6) is sealed by the sealing plug (13). The stirring mechanism includes a stirring shaft and a stirring frame (9) that rotate inside the sieve cylinder (6). The bottom of the stirring shaft is rotatably connected to the sealing plug (13) through a sealing bearing. The stirring shaft is driven to move up and down by an electric push rod (12) to open the sealing plug (13). A vibration mechanism is used to make the stirring mechanism and the screen cylinder (6) move horizontally as a whole.
2. The corn kernel cleaning machine of claim 1, wherein, The vibration mechanism includes a bracket (3), a limiting frame (4), a sliding plate (5), a servo electric cylinder (7), and a fixed frame (8). The screen cylinder (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding plate (5), the fixed frame (8) is connected to the top of the sliding plate (5), the sliding plate (5) is slidably connected inside the limiting frame (4), and the limiting frame (4) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cleaning chamber (1) through the bracket (3). The fixed end of the electric push rod (12) is installed on the fixed frame (8), and the movable end of the electric push rod (12) is connected to the stirring shaft through the positioning frame (11).
3. The corn kernel cleaning machine of claim 2, wherein, The stirring shaft is driven to rotate by a servo motor (10). The top of the servo motor (10) is fixed on the positioning frame (11), and the output end of the servo motor (10) is rotatably connected to the positioning frame (11).
4. The corn kernel cleaning machine of claim 1, wherein, The water supply assembly includes a water pump (14), a water pipe (15), a nozzle (16), and a water storage tank (17). The output end of the water pump (14) is fixedly connected to the water pipe (15), and the outlet end of the water pipe (15) away from the water pump (14) is connected to the nozzle (16). The nozzle (16) is connected to the interior of the cleaning chamber (1).
5. The corn kernel cleaning machine of claim 1, wherein, The cleaning chamber (1) is equipped with a filter screen (18), which is inclinedly arranged below the sieve cylinder (6).
6. The corn kernel cleaning machine of claim 1, wherein, The cleaning chamber (1) has a discharge port on its side, and a discharge baffle (20) is movably connected to the discharge port.
7. The corn kernel cleaning machine of claim 1, wherein The drainage assembly includes a drain pipe (2) and a control valve is installed on the drain pipe (2).