Ethylene discharge device for banana ripening container

By designing an ethylene emission device for banana ripening containers, the problem of uneven ripening caused by ethylene floating inside the container was solved, achieving uniform ripening of bananas and improving the uniformity of ripening during transportation.

CN224000261UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17COLD CHAIN CUBE (SHANGHAI) TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-05-06
Publication Date
2026-03-17

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Technical Problem

During banana transportation, ethylene gas floats inside the container, causing uneven ripening of the bananas and affecting sales.

Method used

Design an ethylene emission device for banana ripening containers, including a support assembly, an ethylene generation assembly, a feeding mechanism, and an exhaust mechanism. The device ensures the flow of ethylene within the container through a diversion pipe and an exhaust assembly, thereby achieving uniform ripening of the bananas.

Benefits of technology

Ensure that bananas are fully exposed to ethylene during transportation to guarantee consistent ripeness within the same batch and improve sales quality.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an ethylene discharge device for a banana ripening container, which comprises a support component, an ethylene generating component, a blanking mechanism and an exhaust mechanism, and the ethylene generating component is mounted on the support component; the discharging mechanism is installed on the ethylene generating assembly and communicates with the ethylene generating assembly. The exhaust mechanism is arranged on the supporting assembly and comprises an exhaust pipe, a flow dividing pipe, a connecting plate and an exhaust assembly, the flow dividing pipe is communicated with the ethylene generating assembly through the exhaust pipe, the connecting plate is installed in the ethylene generating assembly, and the exhaust assembly is installed on one side of the connecting plate and faces the exhaust pipe. Therefore, in the transportation process of bananas, circulation of ethylene in the container is ensured, the bananas are in full contact with ethylene, and therefore the consistency of the maturity of the same batch of bananas is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ethylene emission devices, and more particularly to an ethylene emission device for a banana ripening container. Background Technology

[0002] Bananas are green after harvesting to prevent damage during transportation. At the same time, to ensure smooth sales, ethylene gas is used to ripen the bananas during transport, bringing them to their optimal eating quality.

[0003] Currently, banana ripening is typically carried out inside shipping containers. Before ripening, an ethylene generator is placed inside the container to produce ethylene and accelerate banana ripening during transportation. However, because ethylene is only slightly denser than air, it tends to float in the middle of the container after production. This prevents bananas piled on top of the container from fully contacting the ethylene, resulting in uneven ripening within the same batch and consequently affecting subsequent sales. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0005] Therefore, one objective of this utility model is to provide an ethylene emission device for banana ripening containers, which ensures the circulation of ethylene within the container during banana transportation, allowing the bananas to fully contact the ethylene and thus guaranteeing the consistency of ripeness within the same batch of bananas.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes an ethylene emission device for a banana ripening container, comprising a support assembly, an ethylene generating assembly, a feeding mechanism, and an exhaust mechanism. The ethylene generating assembly is mounted on the support assembly; the feeding mechanism is mounted on the ethylene generating assembly and is connected to it; the exhaust mechanism is disposed on the support assembly and includes an exhaust pipe, a diversion pipe, a connecting plate, and an exhaust component. The diversion pipe is connected to the ethylene generating assembly via the exhaust pipe; the connecting plate is installed inside the ethylene generating assembly; and the exhaust component is installed on one side of the connecting plate and faces the exhaust pipe.

[0007] This utility model discloses an ethylene emission device for banana ripening containers. During banana transportation, it ensures the circulation of ethylene within the container, allowing the bananas to fully contact the ethylene and thus guaranteeing the consistency of ripeness within the same batch of bananas.

[0008] In addition, the ethylene emission device for banana ripening containers proposed in the above application may also have the following additional technical features:

[0009] Specifically, the support assembly includes a support plate, a bracket, and a rotating ring, wherein the support plate is mounted on the bracket, the rotating ring is connected to the ethylene generating assembly, and the bracket is inserted into the interior of the rotating ring.

[0010] Specifically, the ethylene generating assembly includes a mounting box, a generator, and a regulating valve. The mounting box is connected to the rotating ring, the generator is installed inside the mounting box, the regulating valve is connected to the feed end of the generator, and the regulating valve is also connected to the feeding mechanism.

[0011] Specifically, the feeding mechanism includes a storage box and a feeding component, wherein the storage box is connected to the feeding component, the storage box is installed on the mounting box, the feeding component is inserted into the interior of the mounting box, and the storage box is connected to the regulating valve through the feeding component.

[0012] Specifically, the feeding assembly includes a feeding pipe, an air inlet pipe, a storage bin, a connecting pipe, and a connecting tube. The feeding pipe is connected to the storage bin, and a discharge hole is provided at the bottom of one side of the feeding pipe. The air inlet pipe is connected to one side of the feeding pipe and is positioned above the discharge hole. The storage bin is mounted on the mounting box, and the feeding pipe extends into the interior of the storage bin. The connecting tube is connected to the storage bin, and the connecting tube is connected to the connecting pipe.

[0013] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an ethylene emission device for a banana ripening container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an ethylene emission device for a banana ripening container according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0018] As shown in the figure: 1. Support assembly; 11. Support plate; 12. Bracket; 13. Rotating ring; 2. Ethylene generating assembly; 21. Mounting box; 22. Generator; 23. Regulating valve; 3. Feeding mechanism; 31. Storage box; 32. Feeding assembly; 321. Feeding pipe; 322. Discharge hole; 323. Air inlet pipe; 324. Storage box; 325. Connecting pipe; 326. Connecting pipe; 4. Exhaust mechanism; 41. Exhaust pipe; 42. Diverter pipe; 43. Connecting plate; 44. Exhaust assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which 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. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Rather, the embodiments of the present invention include all variations, modifications, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[0020] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, describes an embodiment of the ethylene emission device for a banana ripening container.

[0021] The ethylene emission device for banana ripening containers provided in this embodiment of the invention can be applied to ripening bananas. During banana transportation, it ensures the circulation of ethylene within the container, allowing the bananas to fully contact the ethylene and thus guaranteeing the consistency of ripeness within the same batch of bananas.

[0022] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the ethylene emission device for banana ripening containers according to this utility model embodiment may include a support assembly 1, an ethylene generating assembly 2, a feeding mechanism 3, and an exhaust mechanism 4.

[0023] It should be noted that, under the action of the support component 1, the angle of the ethylene generating component 2 can be adjusted on the support component 1.

[0024] The ethylene generating component 2 is installed on the support component 1.

[0025] It should be noted that the ethylene generating component 2 described in the above embodiments can generate ethylene.

[0026] The feeding mechanism 3 is installed on the ethylene generating assembly 2 and is connected to the ethylene generating assembly 2.

[0027] Understandably, the feeding mechanism 3 is used to store the liquid that produces ethylene (e.g., alcohol).

[0028] The exhaust mechanism 4 is mounted on the support assembly 1. The exhaust mechanism 4 may include an exhaust pipe 41, a branch pipe 42, a connecting plate 43, and an exhaust assembly 44.

[0029] It should be noted that multiple diverter pipes 42 are provided in the above embodiments and are arranged in different directions. In addition, the diverter pipe 42 can be a metal corrugated flexible tube, thereby completing the adjustment of the angle of the diverter pipe 42.

[0030] The diversion pipe 42 is connected to the ethylene generating assembly 2 through the exhaust pipe 41. The connecting plate 43 is installed inside the ethylene generating assembly 2. The exhaust assembly 44 is installed on one side of the connecting plate 43 and is positioned facing the exhaust pipe 41.

[0031] It should be noted that the connecting plate 43 described in the above embodiments can be a mesh plate, and the exhaust assembly 44 can be an exhaust fan.

[0032] Specifically, the installation of the exhaust assembly 44 is completed under the action of the connecting plate 43. Then, under the action of the exhaust assembly 44, the ethylene generated by the ethylene generating assembly 2 is extracted into the exhaust pipe 41. Subsequently, the diversion pipe 42 completes the multi-angle discharge of the ethylene in the exhaust pipe 41, thereby facilitating the circulation and discharge of ethylene in the container.

[0033] Specifically, in actual operation, the relevant personnel place the emission device inside the container, and then adjust the angle of the ethylene generating component 2 through the support component 1. Then, the liquid produced by ethylene, such as alcohol, is poured into the feeding mechanism 3. The liquid in the feeding mechanism 3 then enters the ethylene generating component 2. Under the catalysis of the ethylene generating component 2, ethylene is produced. Then, the connecting plate 43 on the exhaust component 44 rotates to discharge the ethylene into the exhaust pipe 41. With the assistance of the diversion pipe 42, the ethylene in the exhaust pipe 41 is discharged in different directions, thereby ensuring the circulation of ethylene in the container during banana transportation, so that the bananas can fully contact the ethylene, thus ensuring the consistency of the ripeness of the same batch of bananas.

[0034] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the support assembly 1 may include a support plate 11, a bracket 12, and a rotating ring 13.

[0035] It should be noted that the bottom end of the rotating ring 13 described in the above embodiment is provided with an arc-shaped groove that fits with the top end of the bracket 12.

[0036] The support plate 11 is mounted on the bracket 12, the rotating ring 13 is connected to the ethylene generating component 2, and the bracket 12 is inserted into the inside of the rotating ring 13.

[0037] Specifically, the support plate 11 supports the bracket 12, and then the bracket 12 and the rotating ring 13 work together to adjust the angle of the ethylene generating component 2 and the exhaust mechanism 4.

[0038] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the ethylene generating assembly 2 may include a mounting box 21, a generator 22, and a regulating valve 23.

[0039] It should be noted that the generator 22 can be installed in the mounting box 21 using a mounting bracket.

[0040] The mounting box 21 is connected to the rotating ring 13, the generator 22 is installed inside the mounting box 21, the regulating valve 23 is connected to the feed end of the generator 22, and the regulating valve 23 is connected to the feeding mechanism 3.

[0041] Specifically, the generator 22 is installed under the action of the mounting box 21, and then the regulating valve 23 controls the flow rate of the liquid in the feeding mechanism 3, thereby catalyzing the generation of ethylene under the action of the generator 22.

[0042] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the feeding mechanism 3 may include a storage box 31 and a feeding assembly 32.

[0043] It should be noted that the storage box 31 described in the above embodiments is provided with a liquid inlet.

[0044] The storage box 31 is connected to the unloading component 32. The storage box 31 is installed on the mounting box 21. The unloading component 32 is inserted into the interior of the mounting box 21. The storage box 31 is connected to the regulating valve 23 through the unloading component 32.

[0045] Specifically, the storage tank 31 is used to store the liquid generated by ethylene, and the feeding assembly 32 is used to discharge the liquid.

[0046] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the feeding assembly 32 may include a feeding pipe 321, an air inlet pipe 323, a storage bin 324, a connecting pipe 325, and a connecting pipe 326.

[0047] It should be noted that a protective ring is installed on the outside of the feed pipe 321 described in the above embodiment.

[0048] The feeding pipe 321 is connected to the storage box 31. A discharge hole 322 is opened at the bottom of one side of the feeding pipe 321. An air inlet pipe 323 is connected to one side of the feeding pipe 321 and is located above the discharge hole 322. The storage box 324 is installed on the mounting box 21. The feeding pipe 321 extends into the interior of the storage box 324. A connecting pipe 325 is connected to the storage box 324. A connecting pipe 326 is connected to the connecting pipe 325.

[0049] Specifically, the ethylene catalytic liquid is stored under the action of the feed pipe 321. The liquid is then discharged through the discharge hole 322. After the liquid enters the storage tank 324, it is discharged into the connecting pipe 326 through the connecting pipe 325. Then it is discharged into the regulating valve 23 through the connecting pipe 326. When the liquid in the storage tank 324 exceeds the discharge hole 322, air cannot enter the air inlet pipe 323 due to pressure. This prevents the continuous discharge of liquid and thus avoids the situation where the generator 22 will dry-burn due to insufficient liquid during transportation.

[0050] In summary, the ethylene emission device for banana ripening containers according to this utility model ensures the circulation of ethylene within the container during banana transportation, allowing the bananas to fully contact the ethylene and thus guaranteeing the consistency of ripeness within the same batch of bananas.

[0051] In the description of this specification, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0052] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples and features described in this specification.

[0053] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ethylene exhaust device for a banana ripening container, characterized by, Including support assembly, ethylene generating assembly, unloading mechanism and exhaust mechanism, wherein, The ethylene generating assembly is installed on the support assembly; The unloading mechanism is installed on the ethylene generating assembly, and the unloading mechanism is communicated with the ethylene generating assembly; The exhaust mechanism is arranged on the support assembly, and the exhaust mechanism comprises an exhaust pipe, a shunt pipe, a connecting plate and an exhaust assembly, wherein, The shunt pipe is communicated with the ethylene generating assembly through the exhaust pipe, the connecting plate is installed inside the ethylene generating assembly, the exhaust assembly is installed on one side of the connecting plate, and the exhaust assembly is arranged towards the exhaust pipe.

2. The ethylene exhaust device for banana ripening containers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly comprises a support plate, a support and a rotating ring, wherein, The support plate is installed on the support, the rotating ring is connected with the ethylene generating assembly, and the support is inserted into the inside of the rotating ring.

3. The ethylene exhaust device for banana ripening containers according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ethylene generating assembly comprises a mounting box, a generator and a regulating valve, wherein, The mounting box is connected with the rotating ring, the generator is installed inside the mounting box, the regulating valve is communicated with the feed end of the generator, and the regulating valve is communicated with the unloading mechanism.

4. The ethylene exhaust device for banana ripening containers according to claim 3, characterized in that, The unloading mechanism comprises a storage box and an unloading assembly, wherein, The storage box is communicated with the unloading assembly, the storage box is installed on the mounting box, the unloading assembly is arranged inside the mounting box, and the storage box is communicated with the regulating valve through the unloading assembly.

5. The ethylene exhaust device for banana ripening containers according to claim 4, characterized in that, The unloading assembly comprises an unloading pipe, an air inlet pipe, a storage box, a communication pipe and a connecting pipe, wherein, The unloading pipe is communicated with the storage box, a discharge hole is formed in the bottom of one side of the unloading pipe, the air inlet pipe is communicated on one side of the unloading pipe, and the air inlet pipe is arranged above the discharge hole, the storage box is installed on the mounting box, the unloading pipe extends into the inside of the storage box, the communication pipe is communicated on the storage box, and the connecting pipe is communicated with the communication pipe.