Raw material cleaning device for pet food production

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of pet food processing, in particular to a raw material cleaning device for pet food production, which comprises a cleaning tank, a driving component and a dewatering component. And an L-shaped scraping plate is fixed at the bottom of the cleaning tank and is propped against the inner wall of the cleaning tank. The stirring shaft is circumferentially arranged around the rotating shaft, and the stirring frame is fixed on the shaft, so that raw materials can be fully stirred and washed, the cleaning effect is improved, adhesion is avoided, time is shortened, and nutrition loss is reduced. The dewatering assembly comprises a filter box, the bottom of the filter box is slidably sleeved with a supporting frame, the supporting frame is connected with a recycling box through a steel rod, and the recycling box is fixed outside the cleaning tank. A cover plate is magnetically attracted to the top of the filter box, and an electric heating tube is fixed below the cover plate. The bottom of the filter box is connected with a large spring, the other end of the spring is fixed to the supporting frame through a connecting plate, a knocking assembly is arranged on the connecting plate, a knocking head repeatedly knocks the bottom of the filter box, raw materials and water are rapidly separated through vibration and heating, the air drying speed is increased, microorganism breeding is avoided, and sanitation, safety and processing efficiency are guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet food processing technology, specifically to a raw material cleaning device for pet food production. Background Technology

[0002] Freeze-dried pet food, as an emerging form of pet food, has gained widespread popularity in recent years due to its high nutrient retention and natural, healthy characteristics. The production process of freeze-dried food typically involves freezing fresh raw materials and vacuum drying. Vacuum freeze-drying effectively preserves vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients in the raw materials while minimizing moisture loss, maintaining the original flavor and color of the food. This type of food not only meets the nutritional needs of pets but also becomes an ideal choice for pet owners due to its ease of storage and portability. However, the cleaning process of raw materials is crucial in the production of freeze-dried food, as the quality of cleaning directly affects the hygiene, safety, and nutritional quality of the final product.

[0003] In existing technologies, traditional methods for cleaning pet food raw materials mainly employ soaking. While this method is simple to operate, it has several shortcomings in practical application. First, soaking has limited effectiveness, especially when dealing with stubborn dirt and impurities adhering to the surface, making it difficult to completely remove them, resulting in a significant amount of dust, sand, or other contaminants remaining on the surface of the raw materials. Second, soaking takes a long time, and the raw materials may absorb water, leading to the dissolution and loss of some nutrients, which to some extent affects the quality and efficiency of subsequent processing. Furthermore, the raw materials are usually dried naturally after cleaning, which is not only inefficient but also easily affected by the humidity and temperature of the external environment. Especially in humid environments, incomplete evaporation of moisture from the surface of the raw materials can easily lead to the growth of microorganisms, causing mold and spoilage. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a raw material cleaning device for pet food production, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a raw material cleaning device for pet food production, comprising: a cleaning tank and a driving component disposed on the top of the cleaning tank and a dehydration component disposed on the bottom of the cleaning tank, characterized in that: a rotating shaft is rotatably sleeved in the middle position inside the cleaning tank, an L-shaped scraper is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft, one side of the L-shaped scraper abuts against the inner wall of the cleaning tank, a stirring shaft is arranged in a circumferential array around the rotating shaft, a stirring frame is fixedly sleeved on the stirring shaft, and the stirring shaft is rotatably installed inside the cleaning tank;

[0006] The dehydration assembly includes a filter box, the bottom of which is slidably fitted inside a support frame. The bottom of the support frame is fixedly connected to the recovery box by a steel rod. The two side walls of the recovery box are welded and fixed to the outer ring of the washing tank by a steel frame. A cover plate is magnetically connected to the top of the filter box, and an electric heating tube is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the cover plate.

[0007] The lower surface of the filter box is fixedly connected to one end of the large spring, and the other end of the large spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame through a connecting plate. A striking component is provided on one side of the connecting plate, which includes a striking head that can be repeatedly struck at the bottom of the filter box.

[0008] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a large motor, the top of which is fixedly connected to the top of the top frame, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the cleaning tank, and the output end of the bottom of the large motor passes through the rotating frame and is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft.

[0009] Preferably, the output end of the large motor is fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating frame, a sealing cover is threaded onto the middle of the lower surface of the cleaning tank, the edge of the rotating frame is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the toothed ring, the lower surface of the toothed ring is slidably connected to the limiting strip on the upper surface of the cleaning tank through the opening limiting groove, and a feeding pipe is fixedly sleeved on one side of the outer ring surface of the cleaning tank.

[0010] Preferably, a gear is meshed on the inner side of the gear ring, the gear is fixedly sleeved on the stirring shaft, and the rotating shaft and the top of the stirring shaft are rotatably sleeved in the limiting platform, and the middle part of the lower surface of the limiting platform is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the cleaning tank.

[0011] Preferably, the cover plate is slidably inserted into the magnetic groove opened on the top of the filter box via a magnetic strip fixedly connected to its lower surface.

[0012] Preferably, a rubber pad is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the striking head, and the lower side of the striking head is slidably sleeved inside the limiting sleeve, which is welded and fixed to the inner wall of the support frame.

[0013] Preferably, the two sides inside the striking head are fixedly connected to one end of the sliding pin, the other end of the sliding pin is slidably connected to one side of the curved paddle, the other side of the curved paddle is fixedly connected to the top of the T-shaped shaft, the bottom of the T-shaped shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the small motor, the small motor is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the limiting sleeve, and a small spring is fixedly connected between the lower surface of the striking head and the inner side of the bottom of the limiting sleeve.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] This raw material cleaning device for pet food production, through the combination of an L-shaped scraper and a stirring shaft, can fully agitate and rinse the raw materials with water, effectively improving the cleaning effect, preventing materials from adhering to the inner wall of the cleaning tank, and reducing cleaning time and nutrient loss.

[0016] This device, through the setup of a dehydration component, utilizes a filter box, an electric heating element, and a tapping component to quickly separate raw materials from moisture, thereby increasing the drying speed and preventing the growth of microorganisms due to residual moisture in the raw materials during the drying process. This ensures the hygiene and safety of pet food and improves processing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the internal structure of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Cleaning tank; 2. Rotating shaft; 3. L-shaped scraper; 4. Stirring shaft; 5. Stirring frame; 6. Filter box; 7. Support frame; 8. Recycling box; 9. Cover plate; 10. Heating element; 11. Large spring; 12. Connecting plate; 13. Knocking head; 14. Large motor; 15. Top frame; 16. Rotating frame; 17. Gear ring; 18. Gear; 19. Limiting platform; 20. Sealing cover; 21. Feeding pipe; 22. Magnetic strip; 23. Magnetic groove; 24. Rubber pad; 25. Limiting sleeve; 26. Sliding pin; 27. Curved paddle; 28. T-shaped shaft; 29. ​​Small motor; 30. Small spring. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clear and complete, the embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only some, not all, embodiments of this utility model, and are merely used to explain the embodiments of this utility model. They are not intended to limit the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0023] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: a raw material cleaning device for pet food production, comprising: a cleaning tank 1, a driving assembly at the top of the cleaning tank 1, and a dehydration assembly at the bottom of the cleaning tank 1. The cleaning tank 1 is used to hold the raw materials. The driving assembly is used to drive a rotating shaft 2 and a stirring shaft 4 rotatably installed inside the cleaning tank 1. The dehydration assembly can accelerate the separation of raw materials from water. The rotating shaft 2 is rotatably sleeved in the middle of the cleaning tank 1. An L-shaped scraper 3 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft 2. One side of the L-shaped scraper 3 abuts against the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1, so that the L-shaped scraper 3 cleans the raw materials when rotating. Material on the inner wall of tank 1 is scraped off to prevent it from adhering to the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1 and affecting the cleaning effect. A stirring shaft 4 is arranged in a circumferential array around the rotating shaft 2, and a stirring frame 5 is fixedly sleeved on the stirring shaft 4. Through the multiple sets of stirring shafts 4 and stirring frames 5, the raw materials can be fully agitated, allowing water to wash the surface of the raw materials and improve the cleaning effect. The stirring shafts 4 are rotatably installed inside the cleaning tank 1. The dewatering component includes a filter box 6, with several through holes at the bottom of the filter box 6 to filter out the cleaned material. The bottom of the filter box 6 is slidably sleeved within a support frame 7. The bottom is fixedly connected to the recycling box 8 by a steel rod. The recycling box 8 is used to collect the cleaning water for subsequent reuse. The support frame 7 is welded and fixed to the recycling box 8 by a steel rod, thereby improving the stability of the support frame 7. The two side walls of the recycling box 8 are welded and fixed to the outer surface of the cleaning tank 1 by a steel frame. The stability of the cleaning tank 1 is improved under the support of the steel frame. The top of the filter box 6 is magnetically connected to the cover plate 9, which facilitates the removal of the cover plate 9 and also ensures the stability of the cover plate 9 when it is closed. An electric heating tube 10 is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the cover plate 9. The electric heating tube 10 is made of waterproof material and is used for heating. Pipe 10 is electrically connected to an external control device. The lower surface of the filter box 6 is fixedly connected to one end of the large spring 11. The other end of the large spring 11 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame 7 through the connecting plate 12. With the support of the connecting plate 12 and the large spring 11, the filter box 6 can slide vertically within the support frame 7. A striking component is provided on one side of the connecting plate 12. The striking component can repeatedly strike the bottom of the filter box 6, thereby accelerating the separation of moisture and raw materials, thus accelerating the drying speed and improving processing efficiency. The striking component includes a striking head 13 that can repeatedly strike the bottom of the filter box 6.

[0024] When it is necessary to clean the raw materials used in pet food production, the raw materials, water, and other materials are added into the cleaning tank 1. The drive assembly drives the rotating shaft 2 and the stirring shaft 4 to rotate, thereby causing the rotating shaft 2 to drive the L-shaped scraper 3 to move circumferentially along the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1. At the same time, the stirring shaft 4 drives the stirring frame 5 to rotate, thus fully agitating the raw materials and allowing the water flow to rinse the surface of the raw materials, thereby thoroughly cleaning the raw materials. After cleaning, the sealing cover 20 is opened, and the raw materials and water are poured onto the filter box 6. Most of the water flows into the filter box 6. Inside the lower recycling bin 8, the cover plate 9 is placed on top of the filter box 6. Then, the heating element 10 is turned on by the external control device to heat the filter box 6, thereby increasing the internal temperature and accelerating the drying speed. At this time, the filter box 6 vibrates under the reciprocating tapping of the tapping head 13. With the cooperation of the connecting plate 12 and the large spring 11, the filter box 6 slides under the limit of the support frame 7, thereby accelerating the separation speed of the raw material and water, and further accelerating the drying speed of the raw material. After drying, the cover plate 9 is removed to collect the raw material in the filter box 6.

[0025] Example 2: Based on Example 1, the drive assembly includes a large motor 14, which is electrically connected to an external terminal control device. The top of the large motor 14 is fixedly connected to the top of the top frame 15, and the bottom of the top frame 15 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the cleaning tank 1. The top frame 15 supports the large motor 14. The output end of the bottom of the large motor 14 passes through the rotating frame 16 and is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft 2. The top of the rotating shaft 2 passes through the upper surface of the cleaning tank 1 and the limiting platform 19 in sequence. The output end of the large motor 14 is fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating frame 16. A sealing cap 20 is threaded onto the middle of the lower surface of the cleaning tank 1, which facilitates the pouring out of the material in the cleaning tank 1 by removing the sealing cap 20 after processing. The edge of the rotating frame 16 and the upper surface of the toothed ring 17 are connected. The toothed ring 17 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the cleaning tank 1 through a limiting groove, thereby improving the stability of the rotation of the toothed ring 17. A feeding pipe 21 is fixedly sleeved on one side of the outer ring of the cleaning tank 1. One end of the feeding pipe 21 is connected to the cleaning tank 1, and the other end of the feeding pipe 21 is inserted with a cap to seal the feeding pipe 21. Gears 18 are meshed on the inner side of the toothed ring 17. The gears 18 are arranged in a circumferential array and are fixedly sleeved on the stirring shaft 4. The gears 18 are slidably connected to the upper surface of the cleaning tank 1. The tops of the rotating shaft 2 and the stirring shaft 4 are rotatably sleeved in the limiting platform 19. The middle part of the lower surface of the limiting platform 19 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the cleaning tank 1, and the limiting platform 19 limits the rotation of the rotating shaft 2 and the stirring shaft 4.

[0026] Raw materials and water are added to the cleaning tank 1 through the feeding pipe 21. Then, the large motor 14 is started, which drives the rotating shaft 2 to rotate and the rotating frame 16 to rotate. The rotating shaft 2 drives the L-shaped scraper 3 to move circumferentially along the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1. The rotating frame 16 drives the gear ring 17 to rotate, and the gear ring 17 drives the stirring shaft 4 to rotate through the meshing with the gear 18. Both the stirring shaft 4 and the rotating shaft 2 rotate stably under the limit of the limiting platform 19. The stirring shaft 4 then drives the stirring frame 5 to fully stir the raw materials and water, so that the water flow can fully wash the surface of the raw materials and improve the cleaning effect. After cleaning, the raw materials and water can be poured into the filter box 6 by removing the sealing cover 20.

[0027] Example 3: Based on Example 2, the cover plate 9 is slidably inserted into the magnetic groove 23 on the top of the filter box 6 via a magnetic strip 22 fixedly connected to its lower surface. This facilitates the installation and removal of the cover plate 9 and improves the stability of the cover plate 9 on the upper surface of the filter box 6. A rubber pad 24 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the striking head 13. The rubber pad 24 protects the lower surface of the filter box 6 and reduces impact damage. The lower side of the striking head 13 is slidably sleeved in the limiting sleeve 25. The limiting sleeve 25 is welded and fixed to the inner wall of the support frame 7. The retaining sleeve 25 limits the striking head 13. The two sides inside the striking head 13 are fixedly connected to one end of the sliding pin 26. The other end of the sliding pin 26 is slidably connected to one side of the curved paddle 27. The other side of the curved paddle 27 is fixedly connected to the top of the T-shaped shaft 28. The bottom of the T-shaped shaft 28 is fixedly connected to the output end of the small motor 29. The small motor 29 is a waterproof motor and is electrically connected to an external control device. The small motor 29 is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the retaining sleeve 25. A small spring 30 is fixedly connected between the lower surface of the striking head 13 and the inner bottom of the retaining sleeve 25.

[0028] When the raw materials and water are poured into the filter box 6, most of the water is filtered out and collected in the recovery box 8. At this time, the cover plate 9 is attached to the filter box 6 by the cooperation of the magnetic strip 22 and the magnetic groove 23. Then, the electric heating tube 10 is activated by the control device, thereby increasing the internal temperature of the filter box 6 and thus increasing the drying speed. At the same time, the small motor 29 is activated, which drives the T-shaped shaft 28 to rotate. The T-shaped shaft 28, in turn, drives the curved paddle 27 fixedly connected to its top to rotate. Through the sliding between the curved paddle 27 and the sliding pin 26, the sliding pin 26 can slide along the surface of the curved paddle 27. The sliding pin 26 then drives the striking head 13 to move. The striking head 13 moves along the axis of the T-shaped shaft 28 under the limitation of the limiting sleeve 25. When the sliding pin 26 slides along the surface of the curved paddle 27, the striking head 13 moves towards the small motor 29, thereby compressing the small spring 30. When the sliding pin 26 no longer slides between the surface of the curved paddle 27, the curved paddle 27 no longer limits the sliding pin 26. Then, under the reverse elastic force of the small spring 30, the striking head 13 is lifted up, causing the rubber pad 24 on the top of the striking head 13 to hit the bottom of the filter box 6. This process is repeated, causing the filter box 6 to vibrate. With the cooperation of the connecting plate 12 and the large spring 11, the filter box 6 slides under the limit of the support frame 7, thereby accelerating the separation speed of the raw material and water, and further accelerating the drying speed of the raw material. After drying, the cover plate 9 can be removed to collect the raw material in the filter box 6.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A raw material cleaning device for pet food production, comprising a cleaning tank (1), a driving assembly disposed on the top of the cleaning tank (1), and a dehydration assembly disposed on the bottom of the cleaning tank (1), characterized in that: The cleaning tank (1) is fitted with a rotating shaft (2) in the middle position. An L-shaped scraper (3) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft (2). One side of the L-shaped scraper (3) abuts against the inner wall of the cleaning tank (1). A stirring shaft (4) is arranged in a circular array around the rotating shaft (2). A stirring frame (5) is fixedly fitted on the stirring shaft (4). The stirring shaft (4) is rotatably installed inside the cleaning tank (1). The dehydration assembly includes a filter box (6), the bottom of which is slidably fitted inside a support frame (7). The bottom of the support frame (7) is fixedly connected to the recovery box (8) by a steel rod. The two side walls of the recovery box (8) are welded and fixed to the outer ring of the cleaning tank (1) by a steel frame. The top of the filter box (6) is magnetically connected to a cover plate (9), and an electric heating tube (10) is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the cover plate (9). The lower surface of the filter box (6) is fixedly connected to one end of the large spring (11), and the other end of the large spring (11) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame (7) through the connecting plate (12). A striking component is provided on one side of the connecting plate (12), and the striking component includes a striking head (13) that can be repeatedly struck at the bottom of the filter box (6).

2. The raw material cleaning device for pet food production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a large motor (14), the top of the large motor (14) is fixedly connected to the top of the top frame (15), the bottom of the top frame (15) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the cleaning tank (1), and the output end of the bottom of the large motor (14) passes through the rotating frame (16) and is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft (2).

3. The raw material cleaning device for pet food production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The output end of the large motor (14) is fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating frame (16). A sealing cap (20) is threaded onto the middle of the lower surface of the cleaning tank (1). The edge of the rotating frame (16) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the toothed ring (17). The lower surface of the toothed ring (17) is slidably connected to the upper surface limit strip of the cleaning tank (1) through the opening limit groove. A feeding pipe (21) is fixedly sleeved on one side of the outer ring surface of the cleaning tank (1).

4. The raw material cleaning device for pet food production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The gear (18) meshes with the inner side of the gear ring (17). The gear (18) is fixedly sleeved on the stirring shaft (4). The top of the rotating shaft (2) and the stirring shaft (4) are both rotatably sleeved in the limiting platform (19). The middle part of the lower surface of the limiting platform (19) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the cleaning tank (1).

5. The raw material cleaning device for pet food production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate (9) is slidably inserted into the magnetic groove (23) opened on the top of the filter box (6) by a magnetic strip (22) fixedly connected to the lower surface.

6. The raw material cleaning device for pet food production according to claim 5, characterized in that: A rubber pad (24) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the striking head (13), and the lower side of the striking head (13) is slidably sleeved in the limiting sleeve (25). The limiting sleeve (25) is welded and fixed to the inner wall of the support frame (7).

7. A raw material cleaning device for pet food production according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inside sides of the striking head (13) are fixedly connected to one end of the sliding pin (26), the other end of the sliding pin (26) is slidably connected to one side of the curved paddle (27), the other side of the curved paddle (27) is fixedly connected to the top of the T-shaped shaft (28), the bottom of the T-shaped shaft (28) is fixedly connected to the output end of the small motor (29), the small motor (29) is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the limiting sleeve (25), and a small spring (30) is fixedly connected between the lower surface of the striking head (13) and the inner side of the bottom of the limiting sleeve (25).

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