Wasabi sorting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a wasabi sorting device which comprises a power device and a belt conveying mechanism, and the power device is connected with the belt conveying mechanism. The two sets of belt conveying mechanisms are arranged oppositely, and the two sets of belt conveying mechanisms are arranged at a preset included angle. The belt conveying mechanism comprises a belt; the two sets of rollers are arranged at the two ends of the belt respectively, the belt is wound around the outer sides of the two sets of rollers, and one set of rollers is connected with the power device. The two sets of belt conveying mechanisms are arranged at the preset included angle to form the screening channel with the interval expanded in the gradient mode, and self-adaptive sorting of wasabi is achieved through the gravity of the wasabi and the change of the width of the channel in the continuous conveying process. The water pistol or the flexible scraper is used for acting on the surface of the running belt, mucus is continuously scoured and stripped along with circulating motion of the belt, the cleaning process and equipment operation are carried out synchronously, the whole belt can be covered through single operation, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of product processing and sorting technology, and in particular to a wasabi sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing wasabi sorting technologies, graded products are typically achieved by using gradient screening between adjacent rollers in a roller conveyor, as described in patent application number 202420785115.5. This design, where the gap between adjacent rollers gradually increases along the conveying direction, allows smaller wasabi to fall through the gap to the lower collection device, while larger products continue to be conveyed to the end. However, this technology has significant drawbacks in practical applications: after peeling and washing, wasabi has a sticky residue on its surface. During sorting, this residue easily adheres to the roller surface, forming stains. Existing equipment requires disassembling each roller individually for manual cleaning, which is cumbersome and time-consuming, directly impacting sorting efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, in order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, this utility model provides a wasabi sorting device, including a power unit and a belt conveyor mechanism, wherein the power unit is connected to the belt conveyor mechanism and provides power to the belt conveyor mechanism through the power unit;

[0004] The belt conveyor mechanism is provided in two sets, which are arranged opposite to each other and at a preset angle to form a screening channel with the spacing gradually increasing along the conveying direction.

[0005] The belt conveyor mechanism includes:

[0006] belt;

[0007] The roller has two sets, which are respectively set at both ends of the belt. The belt is wrapped around the outside of the two sets of rollers, and one set of rollers is connected to the power unit.

[0008] This invention utilizes two sets of belt conveyor mechanisms set at a preset angle to form a screening channel with a gradient of spacing. During continuous conveying, wasabi achieves adaptive sorting through its own gravity and changes in channel width. Smaller pieces preferentially slide through the narrow front section, while larger pieces naturally slide to their corresponding collection area as the conveyor progresses, thus achieving automatic wasabi sorting. When cleaning the slime, the operator only needs to use a water gun or flexible scraper at the end of the device to apply pressure to the surface of the running belt. The slime is continuously washed away and removed as the belt circulates. The cleaning process is synchronized with the equipment operation, and a single operation can cover the entire belt, improving cleaning efficiency.

[0009] Furthermore, the belt conveyor mechanism also includes a belt support structure, which is disposed below the belt carrying section to provide support for the belt carrying section;

[0010] The belt support structure includes:

[0011] The second support roller is arranged perpendicular to the direction of belt movement and is located on the side of the screening channel.

[0012] The first support roller is disposed on the side of the second support roller away from the screening channel. The first support roller is disposed perpendicular to the direction of belt movement. The first support roller and the second support roller are disposed at a preset angle, and the end of the first support roller away from the second support roller is higher than the end of the first support roller that is closer to the second support roller.

[0013] The lower surface of the belt bearing section remains in contact with the first support roller and the second support roller.

[0014] By using a pre-set angle between the first and second support rollers, the belt-carrying section forms a guide surface inclined towards the screening channel. Gravity automatically guides the wasabi towards the screening channel, avoiding the material dispersion problem common with traditional flat belts and improving sorting efficiency. After the wasabi concentrates in the screening channel, the slime mainly adheres to a narrow area of ​​the belt near the screening channel, allowing for targeted cleaning and improved cleaning efficiency.

[0015] Furthermore, the sorting device also includes a receiving box disposed below the screening channel.

[0016] Wasabi within a preset size range can be collected using the receiving bins for centralized transportation.

[0017] Furthermore, the sorting device also includes a cleaning mechanism disposed below the belt transition section;

[0018] The cleaning mechanism includes:

[0019] The water receiving trough is tilted as a whole.

[0020] The water spray pipe is installed entirely within the water receiving trough and is connected to the water source.

[0021] By spraying water from a water pipe onto the lower surface of the belt transition section, and in conjunction with the continuous operation of the belt, the surface of the belt can be automatically cleaned.

[0022] Furthermore, the cleaning mechanism also includes a cleaning brush, which is integrally disposed inside the water receiving tank and is driven to rotate by a power mechanism installed on the outside of the water receiving tank.

[0023] The cleaning brush is driven by a power mechanism to rotate in the water tank, physically scraping away residual sludge on the belt surface. Combined with the rinsing effect of the water spray pipe, the cleaning effect is improved.

[0024] Furthermore, the sidewall of the water receiving trough perpendicular to the direction of belt movement remains in contact with the belt.

[0025] Furthermore, a liquid collection tank for receiving viscous liquid is provided on the outer side wall in front of the water receiving tank.

[0026] The front sidewall of the water collection tank contacts the belt surface, using mechanical scraping to remove the adhesive residue adhering to the belt. The scraped residue then slides naturally down the outer sidewall of the water collection tank under its own gravity, flowing directly into the collection tank below, preventing backflow or dripping into other areas of the equipment. The sidewall of the water collection tank perpendicular to the belt's direction of movement contacts the belt edge, preventing splashing of cleaning wastewater and reducing lateral leakage.

[0027] This utility model has the following advantages:

[0028] This invention utilizes two sets of belt conveyor mechanisms set at a preset angle to form a screening channel with a gradient of spacing. During continuous conveying, wasabi achieves adaptive sorting through its own gravity and changes in channel width. Smaller pieces preferentially slide through the narrow front section, while larger pieces naturally slide to their corresponding collection area as the conveyor progresses, thus achieving automatic wasabi sorting. When cleaning the slime, the operator only needs to use a water gun or flexible scraper at the end of the device to apply pressure to the surface of the running belt. The slime is continuously washed away and removed as the belt circulates. The cleaning process is synchronized with the equipment operation, and a single operation can cover the entire belt, improving cleaning efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting device;

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a side view of the sorting device.

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the belt conveyor in the sorting device shown;

[0032] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows the structural schematic of the belt support structure in the belt conveyor.

[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cleaning mechanism in the sorting device shown;

[0034] In the picture:

[0035] 100. Rack;

[0036] 200. Power unit;

[0037] 300. Belt conveyor; 310. Belt; 320. Roller; 330. Belt support structure; 331. Mounting part; 332. First support roller; 333. Second support roller;

[0038] 400. Receiving box;

[0039] 600. Cleaning mechanism; 610. Water receiving tank; 611. Side wall; 620. Liquid collection tank; 630. Cleaning brush; 640. Water spray pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these 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. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0041] In this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, without necessarily requiring or implying any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0042] As described in the background section, after wasabi is peeled and washed, its surface is covered with mucus. During the sorting process, the mucus easily adheres to the surface of the rollers, forming stains. Existing equipment requires disassembling each roller for manual cleaning, which is cumbersome and time-consuming, directly affecting the sorting efficiency.

[0043] Example 1:

[0044] Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the prior art, this embodiment provides a wasabi sorting device, such as... Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the sorting device includes a power unit 200 and a belt conveyor mechanism 300. The power unit is connected to the belt conveyor mechanism and provides power to the belt conveyor mechanism.

[0045] The belt conveyor mechanism is provided in two sets, which are arranged opposite to each other and at a preset angle to form a screening channel with the spacing gradually increasing along the conveying direction.

[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, the belt conveyor mechanism includes:

[0047] Belt 310;

[0048] Roller 320, which has two sets of rollers, each set of rollers is set at both ends of the belt, and the belt is wrapped around the outside of the two sets of rollers. One set of rollers is connected to the power unit.

[0049] This embodiment utilizes a belt conveyor mechanism with a preset angle to form a screening channel with a gradually expanding spacing. A power unit drives one set of rollers to rotate, which in turn drives the belt. The moving belt moves the wasabi. Because the width of the screening channel gradually increases along the conveying direction of the wasabi, smaller pieces preferentially slide through the narrow front section, while larger pieces naturally slide to their corresponding collection area as the conveyor progresses, achieving automatic sorting of wasabi. Cleaning is convenient and simple; there is no need to stop the machine or disassemble parts. Operators simply use a cloth or spray gun to clean the belt surface, combined with the belt's movement, to remove the slime. Cleaning is easy and simple.

[0050] This embodiment utilizes two sets of belt conveyor mechanisms set at a preset angle to form a screening channel with a gradient of spacing. During continuous conveying, wasabi achieves adaptive sorting through its own gravity and changes in channel width. When cleaning the slime, the operator only needs to use a water spray gun or flexible scraper at the end of the device to act on the surface of the running belt. The slime is continuously washed away and peeled off as the belt circulates. The cleaning process is carried out synchronously with the equipment operation, and a single operation can cover the entire belt, improving cleaning efficiency.

[0051] In this embodiment, the sorting device may further include a frame 100, on which the belt conveyor and the power unit are both mounted. The power unit may be a servo motor, a stepper motor, or other device that can provide power to the belt conveyor, in conjunction with a transmission mechanism (such as a sprocket transmission mechanism, a gear transmission mechanism, a pulley transmission mechanism, etc.) to drive the belt to move.

[0052] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the belt conveyor mechanism may further include a belt support structure 330, which is disposed below the belt carrying section to provide support for the belt carrying section;

[0053] like Figure 4 As shown, the belt support structure includes:

[0054] The second support roller 333 is arranged perpendicular to the direction of belt movement and is located on the side of the screening channel.

[0055] The first support roller 332 is disposed on the side of the second support roller away from the screening channel. The first support roller is disposed perpendicular to the direction of belt movement. The first support roller and the second support roller are disposed at a preset angle, and the end of the first support roller away from the second support roller is higher than the end of the first support roller close to the second support roller.

[0056] The lower surface of the belt bearing section remains in contact with the first support roller and the second support roller.

[0057] In this embodiment, the belt support structure may further include a mounting part 331, on which both the first support roller and the second support roller are mounted, thereby fixing the entire belt support structure to the frame.

[0058] In this embodiment, the preset angle arrangement of the first and second support rollers creates a guide surface inclined towards the screening channel on the belt-carrying section. Gravity automatically guides the wasabi towards the screening channel, avoiding the material dispersion problem common with traditional flat belts and improving sorting efficiency. After the wasabi concentrates in the screening channel, the slime mainly adheres to a narrow area of ​​the belt near the sorting channel, allowing for targeted cleaning and improved cleaning efficiency.

[0059] For example, such as Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the sorting device also includes a receiving box 400 disposed below the screening channel.

[0060] Wasabi within a preset size range can be collected using the receiving bins for centralized transportation.

[0061] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the sorting device also includes a cleaning mechanism 600, which is disposed below the belt transition section;

[0062] like Figure 5 As shown, the cleaning mechanism includes:

[0063] Water receiving trough 610, the water receiving trough is set at an overall angle;

[0064] The water spray pipe 640 is installed entirely inside the water receiving tank and is connected to the water source.

[0065] This embodiment achieves automatic cleaning of the belt surface by applying water spray from a water pipe to the lower surface of the belt transition section, in conjunction with the continuous operation of the belt.

[0066] For example, the cleaning mechanism may also include a cleaning brush 630, which is integrally disposed inside the water receiving tank and is driven to rotate by a power mechanism installed on the outside of the water receiving tank.

[0067] The cleaning brush is driven by a power mechanism to rotate in the water tank, physically scraping away residual sludge on the belt surface. Combined with the rinsing action of the water spray pipe 640, the cleaning effect is improved.

[0068] For example, the side wall 611 of the water receiving trough, which is perpendicular to the direction of belt movement, remains in contact with the belt.

[0069] For example, a liquid collection tank 620 for receiving viscous liquid is provided on the outer side wall of the front side of the water collection tank.

[0070] The front sidewall of the water collection tank contacts the belt surface, using mechanical scraping to remove the adhesive residue adhering to the belt. The scraped residue then slides naturally down the outer sidewall of the water collection tank under its own gravity, flowing directly into the collection tank below, preventing backflow or dripping into other areas of the equipment. The sidewall of the water collection tank perpendicular to the belt's direction of movement contacts the belt edge, preventing splashing of cleaning wastewater and reducing lateral leakage.

[0071] In this embodiment, the belt carrying section is the part used to carry wasabi and drive the wasabi to move, the transition section is the part below the belt carrying section, and the front side wall of the water receiving trough is the side wall of the water receiving trough that the belt passes through first when it enters the water receiving trough, with the direction of movement of the belt transition section as the reference, and the side wall of the water receiving trough that the belt passes through later is the rear side wall of the water receiving trough.

[0072] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A wasabi sorting device, characterized in that, It includes a power unit and a belt conveyor mechanism, wherein the power unit is connected to the belt conveyor mechanism and provides power to the belt conveyor mechanism through the power unit; The belt conveyor mechanism is provided in two sets, which are arranged opposite to each other and at a preset angle to form a screening channel with the spacing gradually increasing along the conveying direction. The belt conveyor mechanism includes: belt; The roller has two sets, which are respectively set at both ends of the belt. The belt is wrapped around the outside of the two sets of rollers, and one set of rollers is connected to the power unit.

2. The wasabi sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The belt conveyor mechanism also includes a belt support structure, which is disposed below the belt carrying section to provide support for the belt carrying section; The belt support structure includes: The second support roller is arranged perpendicular to the direction of belt movement and is located on the side of the screening channel. The first support roller is disposed on the side of the second support roller away from the screening channel. The first support roller is disposed perpendicular to the direction of belt movement. The first support roller and the second support roller are disposed at a preset angle, and the end of the first support roller away from the second support roller is higher than the end of the first support roller that is closer to the second support roller. The lower surface of the belt bearing section remains in contact with the first support roller and the second support roller.

3. The wasabi sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sorting device also includes a receiving box located below the screening channel.

4. The wasabi sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sorting device also includes a cleaning mechanism, which is located below the belt transition section; The cleaning mechanism includes: The water receiving trough is tilted as a whole. The water spray pipe is installed entirely within the water receiving trough and is connected to the water source.

5. The wasabi sorting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cleaning mechanism also includes a cleaning brush, which is installed inside the water receiving tank and rotated by a power mechanism installed on the outside of the water receiving tank.

6. The wasabi sorting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The side wall of the water receiving trough, perpendicular to the direction of belt movement, remains in contact with the belt.

7. The wasabi sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A slurry collection tank for receiving viscous liquid is provided on the outer side wall in front of the water receiving tank.

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