Raw material cleaning equipment for bean curd production

By designing a raw material cleaning equipment for tofu production that combines a hollowed-out cleaning tank with a rotating device, the problems of high labor intensity, low efficiency, and high cost in existing soybean cleaning technology have been solved. This equipment achieves low-cost and high-efficiency soybean cleaning and is suitable for small and medium-sized processing plants.

CN223987634UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-13ZHUHAI YUEQI FOOD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-09
Publication Date
2026-03-13

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Technical Problem

Existing soybean washing technologies suffer from problems such as high labor intensity, low production efficiency, high equipment costs, high energy consumption, unstable washing effects, and limited ability to remove impurities, making them particularly difficult to meet the needs of small and medium-sized processing plants.

Method used

A raw material cleaning device for tofu production was designed, comprising a cleaning tank, a cleaning bucket, and a rotating device. By combining the hollow cleaning bucket with the rotating device, centrifugal force is used for fully automatic cleaning. The cleaning tank is equipped with an inlet and an outlet. The rotating device drives the cleaning bucket to rotate and can be optionally equipped with a swinging motion. Combined with a filtration tank, water can be reused.

Benefits of technology

It achieves low-cost and efficient soybean cleaning, avoids damage to soybeans, has stable cleaning effect, is suitable for small and medium-sized processing plants, and meets the needs of large-scale production.

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Abstract

The utility model provides raw material cleaning equipment for bean curd production. The raw material cleaning equipment comprises a cleaning pool, a cleaning barrel and a rotating device, a water inlet and a water outlet are formed in the two sides of the interior of the cleaning pool respectively so that cleaning water can be discharged into the cleaning pool or discharged from the cleaning pool. At least one part of the rotating device is arranged in the cleaning pool; the barrel wall of the cleaning barrel is of a hollow structure, the bottom of the cleaning barrel is connected with a rotating device arranged in the cleaning pool after the cleaning barrel is arranged in the cleaning pool, and the rotating device can drive the cleaning barrel to rotate. Soybeans are contained in the hollow cleaning barrel, placed in the cleaning pool, connected with the rotating device and subjected to centrifugal cleaning under the driving of the rotating device, water can be discharged into the cleaning pool or discharged out of the cleaning pool, the cleaning barrel can be transported to leave after cleaning is completed, the whole cleaning structure is simple, full-automatic cleaning is achieved, cost is low, and the cleaning effect is good. And the rotary centrifugal cleaning mode does not damage the soybeans.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tofu production technology, and in particular to a raw material cleaning device for tofu production. Background Technology

[0002] Soybeans, as the main raw material for tofu, soy milk, and other soy products, need to be washed before processing to remove dirt, impurities, microorganisms, and pesticide residues. Currently, common soybean washing techniques mainly include the following methods:

[0003] I. Manual cleaning

[0004] Soybeans are placed in a container and manually stirred or rinsed, and impurities are removed by repeatedly changing the water; however, there are obvious drawbacks: (1) high labor intensity and low production efficiency, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale processing; (2) relying on experience to judge cleanliness, and the cleaning effect is unstable.

[0005] II. Bubble or Ultrasonic Cleaning

[0006] Impurities are removed by using bubble oscillation or ultrasonic cavitation effect. However, there are obvious drawbacks: (1) the equipment is expensive and energy-intensive, making it difficult for small and medium-sized processing plants to adopt; (2) ultrasonic waves may damage the internal structure of soybeans, leading to protein denaturation; and (3) the removal effect on high-density impurities (such as stones and metal particles) is limited.

[0007] To address the above issues, we have provided a new technical solution. Utility Model Content

[0008] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes a raw material cleaning device for tofu production, and the technical solution adopted is as follows:

[0009] A raw material cleaning device for tofu production includes a cleaning tank, a cleaning bucket, and a rotating device. The cleaning tank has an inlet and an outlet on both sides inside to allow cleaning water to be discharged into or out of the tank. At least a portion of the rotating device is located within the cleaning tank. The cleaning bucket has a perforated wall structure, and its bottom is connected to the rotating device within the cleaning tank after placement. The rotating device can drive the cleaning bucket to rotate.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a raw material cleaning device for tofu production is provided, wherein the rotating device can drive the cleaning tank to rotate and swing.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a raw material cleaning device for tofu production includes a rotating device comprising a rotating disk disposed in a cleaning tank and a rotating drive device disposed below the cleaning tank, wherein the rotating drive device can drive the rotating disk to rotate.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a raw material cleaning device for tofu production is provided with a quick-connect shaft at the bottom of the cleaning tank and a quick-connect sleeve on the rotating disk. The quick-connect shaft is inserted into the quick-connect sleeve from top to bottom and is matched and connected with the quick-connect sleeve.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a raw material cleaning device for tofu production includes a quick-connect shaft with a shaft head at its bottom, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the quick-connect shaft. Clamping discs are provided on both sides of the bottom of the rotating disk, each clamping disc having a semi-enclosed retaining ring. After the quick-connect shaft passes through the quick-connect sleeve, the retaining ring can be clamped onto the quick-connect shaft between the shaft head and the rotating disk. The clamping disc can be driven by a quick-connect drive rod to move towards the quick-connect shaft to clamp the retaining ring onto the quick-connect shaft, or to move away from the quick-connect shaft to disengage the retaining ring from the quick-connect shaft.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a raw material cleaning device for tofu production is provided on the rotating disk, and a swinging cavity is provided at the bottom of the cleaning tank. The swinging ball is assembled in the swinging cavity, and when the rotating disk rotates, it drives the swinging ball to rotate, while the swinging ball swings in the swinging cavity.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a raw material cleaning device for tofu production is provided, wherein a swinging shaft is connected between the swinging ball and the bottom of the cleaning tank, a limiting sleeve is provided above the rotating disk, the outer end of the limiting sleeve is fixedly connected to the rotating disk, and the swinging shaft is fitted inside the limiting sleeve for limitation.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a raw material cleaning device for tofu production includes a rotary drive device comprising a rotary shaft, one end of which is inserted from the outside to the inside into a rotary disk in a cleaning tank and is fixedly connected to the rotary disk.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a raw material cleaning device for tofu production is provided on one side of a cleaning tank, a filter tank is provided in the filter tank, a filter device is provided in the filter tank, the filter tank is provided with a sewage inlet and a clean water outlet, the sewage inlet is connected to the outlet of the cleaning tank, and the clean water outlet is connected to the inlet of the cleaning tank.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a raw material cleaning device for tofu production is provided above the cleaning tank, wherein a lifting device is provided above the cleaning tank, and the lifting device can lift the cleaning tank into the cleaning tank or lift it out of the cleaning tank.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] This invention uses a hollowed-out washing bucket to hold soybeans, which are then placed in a washing pool and connected to a rotating device. The soybeans are centrifugally washed under the drive of the rotating device. Water can be discharged into or out of the washing pool. After washing, the washing bucket can be moved away. The entire washing structure is simple, fully automatic, and low in cost. Moreover, the centrifugal washing method does not damage the soybeans. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the rotating disk in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the rotating disc and the cleaning tub in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​disc and quick-connect shaft snap-fit ​​in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the rotating disk in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0027] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0028] 10. Cleaning tank; 11. Inlet; 12. Outlet; 20. Cleaning bucket; 30. Rotary disc; 40. Quick-connect shaft; 41. Shaft head; 50. Quick-connect sleeve; 60. Snap-fit ​​disc; 61. Snap ring; 70. Quick-connect drive rod; 80. Swing chamber; 90. Swing ball; 91. Swing shaft; 100. Limit sleeve; 110. Rotary shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout.

[0030] The orientation shown in the accompanying drawings should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this utility model, but is only for reference and understanding of preferred embodiments. The product components shown in the drawings can be changed in position, increased in number, or simplified in structure.

[0031] The “connection” described in the specification and the “connection” relationship between the components shown in the accompanying drawings can be understood as a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or a connection that forms an integral unit; it can be a direct connection or a connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the connection relationship according to the specific circumstances and can derive different implementation methods such as screwing, riveting, welding, snap-fitting, or embedding to suitably replace the connection.

[0032] The directional terms such as up, down, left, right, top, and bottom mentioned in the instruction manual and the directions shown in the attached drawings indicate that the components can directly contact each other or contact each other through other features; for example, "up" can mean directly above or diagonally above, or it simply means above other objects; other directions can be understood by analogy.

[0033] The materials used to manufacture solid-shaped parts as shown in the specification and drawings may be metallic, non-metallic, or other synthetic materials. The machining processes used for solid-shaped parts may include stamping, forging, wire cutting, laser cutting, casting, injection molding, CNC milling, 3D printing, machining, etc. Those skilled in the art may adapt or combine the above materials and manufacturing processes according to different processing conditions, costs, and precision requirements.

[0034] This utility model provides a raw material cleaning device for tofu production, such as... Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Embodiments 1 and 2 of 3 and 5, the system includes a cleaning pool 10, a cleaning tub 20, and a rotating device. An inlet 11 and an outlet 12 are respectively provided on both sides of the interior of the cleaning pool 10 to discharge cleaning water into or out of the cleaning pool 10. At least a portion of the rotating device is disposed within the cleaning pool 10. The cleaning tub 20 has a hollowed-out wall structure. After being placed within the cleaning pool 10, the bottom of the cleaning tub 20 is connected to the rotating device disposed within the cleaning pool 10, and the rotating device can drive the cleaning tub 20 to rotate.

[0035] Before washing, pour the soybeans into the washing bucket 20, then place the washing bucket 20 into the washing tank 10, connecting the bottom of the washing bucket 20 to the rotating device inside the washing tank 10. Water is drained into the washing tank 10 through the inlet 11. Because the side wall of the washing bucket 20 is perforated, water from the washing tank 10 can also enter the washing bucket 20. The rotating device is activated, causing the washing bucket 20 to rotate, and the water inside the washing bucket 20 is also rotated, washing the soybeans under centrifugal force. It should be noted that the perforated design of the washing bucket 20 allows water to enter while preventing soybeans from easily leaking into the washing tank 10. After washing, the wastewater in the washing tank 10 is discharged through the outlet 12. The washing bucket 20 is then removed from the washing tank 10 for the next stage, or fresh water is drained into the washing tank 10, and the washed soybeans are directly soaked in the washing tank 10.

[0036] This utility model uses a hollowed-out washing bucket 20 to hold soybeans, which are placed in a washing pool 10 and connected to a rotating device. The soybeans are centrifugally washed under the drive of the rotating device. Water can be discharged into or out of the washing pool 10. After washing, the washing bucket 20 can be moved away. The entire washing structure is simple, fully automatic, and low in cost. Moreover, the centrifugal washing method will not damage the soybeans.

[0037] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this utility model application, such as Figure 5 As shown in Embodiment 2, the rotating device can drive the cleaning tub 20 to rotate and oscillate. In this embodiment, during cleaning, it can not only rotate centrifugally but also oscillate during rotation, further enhancing the cleaning effect.

[0038] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this utility model application, such as Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Embodiments 1 and 2 of 3 and 5, the rotating device includes a rotating disk 30 disposed in the cleaning tank 10 and a rotating drive device disposed below the cleaning tank 10. The rotating drive device can drive the rotating disk 30 to rotate. The cleaning tank 20 is fixedly connected to the rotating disk 30 in the cleaning tank 10. The rotating drive device drives the rotating disk 30 to rotate, thereby driving the cleaning tank 20 to rotate.

[0039] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this utility model application, such as Figure 2 , 3 As shown in Embodiment 1, a quick-connect shaft 40 is provided at the bottom of the cleaning tub 20, and a quick-connect sleeve 50 is provided on the rotating disk 30. The quick-connect shaft 40 is inserted into the quick-connect sleeve 50 from top to bottom and matches and connects with the quick-connect sleeve 50, thereby realizing the quick assembly of the cleaning tub 20 and the rotating disk 30. Further, as... Figure 3 , 4As shown, the quick-connect shaft 40 has a shaft head 41 at its bottom. The diameter of the shaft head 41 is larger than the diameter of the quick-connect shaft 40. After the quick-connect shaft 40 passes through the quick-connect sleeve 50, the shaft head 41 protrudes from the lower end of the quick-connect sleeve 50. It should be noted that the diameter of the hole in the quick-connect sleeve 50 should be larger than the radius of the shaft head 41 to allow the shaft head 41 to pass through. On both sides of the bottom of the rotating disk 30, there are retaining plates 60. The retaining plates 60 have semi-enclosed retaining rings 61. After the quick-connect shaft 40 passes through the quick-connect sleeve 50, the retaining rings 61 can engage with it. On the quick-connect shaft 40 between the shaft head 41 and the rotating disk 30, the snap-fit ​​disc 60 can be driven by the quick-connect drive rod 70 to move towards the quick-connect shaft 40 so that the snap ring 61 snaps onto the quick-connect shaft 40, or move away from the quick-connect shaft 40 so that the snap ring 61 disengages from the quick-connect shaft 40. After the shaft head 41 passes through the quick-connect sleeve 50, the quick-connect drive rod 70 is activated to drive the snap-fit ​​disc 60 to move towards the shaft head 41 until the snap ring 61 snaps onto the quick-connect shaft 40 between the shaft head 41 and the rotating disk 30 to limit the quick-connect shaft 40.

[0040] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this utility model application, such as Figure 5 As shown in Embodiment 2, a swing cavity 80 is provided on the rotating disk 30, and a swing ball 90 is provided at the bottom of the cleaning tub 20. The swing ball 90 is assembled inside the swing cavity 80. When the rotating disk 30 rotates, it drives the swing ball 90 to rotate, and at the same time, the swing ball 90 swings within the swing cavity 80. Specifically, a swing shaft 91 is connected between the swing ball 90 and the bottom of the cleaning tub 20. A limiting sleeve 100 is provided above the rotating disk 30, and the outer end of the limiting sleeve 100 is fixedly connected to the rotating disk 30. The swing shaft 91 is fitted inside the limiting sleeve 100 for limitation. The rotation drive device can drive the rotating disk 30 to rotate, thereby driving the cleaning tub 20 to rotate. At the same time, the swing ball 90 at the bottom of the cleaning tub 20 swings within the swing cavity 80 on the rotating disk 30, thereby realizing that the cleaning tub 20 swings while rotating. A swing drive device is provided on the rotating disk 30. The swing drive device can drive the limiting sleeve 100 to swing and be locked onto the limiting shaft, or drive the limiting sleeve 100 to swing and disengage from the swing shaft 91. In order to prevent the swing ball 90 from disengaging, the limiting sleeve 100 is provided. The swing drive device can drive the limiting sleeve 100 to swing, so that after the swing ball 90 is assembled in the swing cavity 80, the limiting sleeve 100 is locked onto the limiting shaft.

[0041] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this utility model application, such as Figure 1 , 3 As shown in Embodiments 1 and 2 of 5, the rotary drive device includes a rotary shaft 110, one end of which is inserted from the outside to the inside into a rotary disk 30 in the cleaning tank 10 and is fixedly connected to the rotary disk 30.

[0042] To further enhance environmental protection and energy conservation, in some embodiments of this utility model application, a filter tank is provided on one side of the cleaning tank 10. The filter tank contains a filtration device and has a wastewater inlet and a clean water outlet. The wastewater inlet is connected to the outlet 12 of the cleaning tank 10, and the clean water outlet is connected to the inlet 11 of the cleaning tank 10. Wastewater discharged from the outlet 12 can be filtered and reused in the cleaning tank 10.

[0043] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this utility model application, a lifting device is provided above the cleaning pool 10. The lifting device can lift the cleaning bucket 20 into the cleaning pool 10 or out of the cleaning pool 10, and the lifting device can facilitate the transfer of the cleaning bucket 20.

[0044] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention as defined by the claims. Therefore, the detailed description of the embodiments in this disclosure is for explanation only and not for limiting the present invention, but rather the scope of protection is defined by the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A raw material cleaning device for tofu production, characterized in that, The utility model provides a cleaning device, including have cleaning pool (10), cleaning bucket (20) and rotating device, the inside both sides of cleaning pool (10) are equipped with water inlet (11) and water outlet (12) respectively, to arrange into cleaning pool (10) or from the discharge of cleaning pool (10) with cleaning water, the rotating device at least includes a part setting in cleaning pool (10), the bucket wall of cleaning bucket (20) is openwork structure, and the bottom of cleaning bucket (20) is connected with the rotating device setting in cleaning pool (10) after being placed in cleaning pool (10), and rotating device can drive cleaning bucket (20) rotation.

2. The raw material cleaning apparatus for tofu production according to claim 1, characterized by, The rotating device can drive the cleaning bucket (20) to rotate and swing.

3. The raw material cleaning apparatus for tofu production according to claim 2, characterized by, The rotating device includes a rotating disc (30) arranged in the cleaning pool (10) and a rotating driving device arranged below the cleaning pool (10), and the rotating driving device can drive the rotating disc (30) to rotate.

4. The raw material cleaning apparatus for tofu production according to claim 3, characterized by A quick-connection shaft (40) is arranged at the bottom of the cleaning bucket (20), a quick-connection sleeve (50) is arranged on the rotating disc (30), the quick-connection shaft (40) is inserted into the quick-connection sleeve (50) from top to bottom and is matched and connected with the quick-connection sleeve (50).

5. The raw material cleaning apparatus for tofu production according to claim 4, characterized by The quick-connection shaft (40) is provided with a shaft head (41) at the bottom thereof, the diameter of the shaft head (41) is greater than the diameter of the quick-connection shaft (40), both sides of the bottom of the rotating disc (30) are provided with clamping discs (60), the clamping discs (60) are provided with semi-closed clamping rings (61), after the quick-connection shaft (40) passes through the quick-connection sleeve (50), the clamping rings (61) can be clamped on the quick-connection shaft (40) between the shaft head (41) and the rotating disc (30), the clamping discs (60) can be driven by a quick-connection driving rod (70) to move towards the quick-connection shaft (40) to clamp the clamping rings (61) on the quick-connection shaft (40) or move away from the quick-connection shaft (40) to separate the clamping rings (61) from the quick-connection shaft (40).

6. The raw material cleaning apparatus for tofu production according to claim 3, characterized by An oscillating cavity (80) is arranged on the rotating disc (30), an oscillating ball (90) is arranged at the bottom of the cleaning bucket (20), the oscillating ball (90) is assembled in the oscillating cavity (80), and the rotating disc (30) drives the oscillating ball (90) to rotate when rotating, and the oscillating ball (90) oscillates in the oscillating cavity (80).

7. The raw material cleaning apparatus for tofu production according to claim 6, characterized by The oscillating ball (90) is connected with the bottom of the cleaning bucket (20) through an oscillating shaft (91), a limiting sleeve (100) is arranged above the rotating disc (30), the outer end of the limiting sleeve (100) is fixedly connected with the rotating disc (30), and the oscillating shaft (91) is sleeved in the limiting sleeve (100) to be limited.

8. The raw material cleaning apparatus for tofu production according to claim 3, characterized by The rotating driving device includes a rotating shaft (110), one end of the rotating shaft (110) is inserted into the rotating disc (30) in the cleaning pool (10) from outside to inside and is fixedly connected with the rotating disc (30).

9. The raw material cleaning apparatus for tofu production according to claim 1, characterized by A filter pool is arranged on one side of the cleaning pool (10), a filtering device is arranged in the filter pool, the filter pool is provided with a sewage inlet and a clean water outlet, the sewage inlet is connected with the water outlet (12) of the cleaning pool (10), and the clean water outlet is connected with the water inlet (11) of the cleaning pool (10).

10. The raw material cleaning apparatus for tofu production according to claim 1, characterized by A lifting device is arranged above the cleaning tank (10) and can lift the cleaning barrel (20) into the cleaning tank (10) or lift the cleaning barrel (20) out of the cleaning tank (10).