Cleaning device applied to potato processing

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of potato processing, in particular to a cleaning device applied to potato processing, the device comprises a base, a fixed cylinder, a rotating cylinder, a transmission assembly and a collecting box, the fixed cylinder is horizontally erected on the base through a lifting frame and a supporting column, and the two sides of the fixed cylinder are hinged and supported by hydraulic rods to achieve inclined discharging; the rotating cylinder is arranged in the fixed cylinder and provided with drainage holes in the surface. The transmission assembly drives the rotating cylinder to rotate, the horizontal gear is meshed with the vertical gear to enable the brush roller to rotate reversely, and water outlet holes in the surface of the brush roller are matched with a water source to achieve spraying cleaning. The side face of the collecting box is provided with a sliding groove and a detachable screen, and potatoes are classified according to the size through screening of the screen. Reverse movement of the rotating cylinder and the brush roller is achieved through gear transmission, the cleaning efficiency is improved, discharging is facilitated through a hydraulic inclined structure, the processing convenience is improved through the screen classification design, and the device is suitable for the potato pretreatment cleaning procedure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of potato processing technology, specifically a cleaning device applied to potato processing. Background Technology

[0002] In potato processing, washing and peeling are crucial pretreatment steps. Taking a "potato washing and peeling device" (CN110574947B) as an example, this device includes a frame, a barrel body, a friction disc, friction rods, and a drive motor. It washes and peels potatoes through rotational friction. While its design can improve washing and peeling efficiency while reducing rotational speed, it relies primarily on mechanical friction to remove the skin, which has limited ability to remove firmly attached dirt or impurities, easily leading to residue problems. Furthermore, the device lacks an effective water rinsing structure, failing to promptly remove detached impurities, potentially causing secondary contamination and affecting washing quality. Simultaneously, since the friction disc and friction rods are fixed structures, they are difficult to adapt to potatoes of different sizes and shapes, limiting their versatility. Therefore, there is a need in the art for an improved washing device that balances washing efficiency and adaptability. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a cleaning device for potato processing.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a cleaning device for potato processing, comprising a base, a fixed cylinder, a rotating cylinder, a transmission assembly, and a collection box. The base is a rectangular plate structure with multiple support pillars underneath and multiple crossbeams between the support pillars to increase the stability of the base. The fixed cylinder is a cylindrical structure and is placed horizontally above the base. The rotating cylinder is located inside the fixed cylinder and is also cylindrical. The transmission assembly is rotatably disposed inside the rotating cylinder. The collection box is located on the side of the base, and the side of the collection box is provided with a sliding groove for disassembling the screen.

[0005] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0006] The fixed cylinder includes a lifting frame, support columns, valves, hydraulic rods, a cover plate, a feed inlet, and a rotating interface. The lifting frame is an arc-shaped structure with multiple lifting frames. The lifting frame is bolted to the outer wall of the fixed cylinder to support the fixed cylinder and maintain its stability. Multiple support columns are provided and fixed below the lifting frame. The valve is located at the bottom of the fixed cylinder. A pair of hydraulic rods are provided, arranged parallel to each other on both sides of the fixed cylinder. The top end of the hydraulic rod is ball-jointed to the outer wall of the fixed cylinder, and the lower end is hinged to the upper surface of the base. The end of the fixed cylinder away from the hydraulic rod is hinged to the upper surface of the base.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The cover plate is disposed on the side of the fixed cylinder. A sealing groove is provided on the upper surface of one side of the cover plate. A sealing ring is placed in the sealing groove and connected to the inner diameter of the fixed cylinder. A handle is provided on the side away from the sealing groove. A feed port is provided above the handle side of the cover plate. The feed port is hinged inside the cover plate for rotation of the feed port. A support rod is hinged to the side of the feed port. The support rod supports the feed port through a groove on the side of the cover plate. A rotating interface is disposed on the side of the cover plate. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected inside the rotating interface. A water source is connected to the outside of the rotating interface.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The rotating cylinder includes a slider and a drain hole. The slider is disposed on the surface of the rotating cylinder and is slidably connected to the inside of the fixed cylinder. The drain hole is evenly distributed on the surface of the rotating cylinder for discharging wastewater after cleaning.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The transmission assembly includes a motor, a gear frame, horizontal gears, vertical gears, a rotating shaft, and brush rollers. The motor is located on the side of the fixed cylinder away from the cover plate. The motor is connected to the gear frame via a coupling. Horizontal gears are rotatably connected to both sides of the gear frame, and one end of the rotating cylinder is fixedly connected to both ends of the gear frame. The vertical gear meshes with the horizontal gears and is located in the middle of the horizontal gears. The vertical gear and the horizontal gears are helical gears. The vertical gear is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft. Brush rollers are evenly arranged on the surface of the rotating shaft, and water outlet holes are evenly arranged on the surface of the brush rollers.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] When the motor is started, the gear frame, horizontal gear and rotating cylinder are driven to rotate through the coupling. Because the horizontal gear meshes with the vertical gear, when the horizontal gear rotates, it drives the vertical gear to rotate in the opposite direction. The vertical gear drives the rotating shaft and the brush roller on the surface of the rotating shaft to rotate for cleaning the sample.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The collection box includes a sieve and a second collection box. The second collection box is inclinedly arranged at the top of the collection box, and an opening is provided on the side of the collection box. The second collection box is located below the opening. After washing, the sample is poured into the collection box and classified by the sieve. Smaller samples enter the interior of the collection box, while larger samples flow into the second collection box through the opening on the side of the collection box due to the inclination of the sieve. The collection box and the second collection box are equipped with pulleys to facilitate transportation after collection.

[0017] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. Enhanced cleaning efficiency through bidirectional transmission: The motor drives the gear frame, which enables the rotating cylinder and brush roller to rotate in opposite directions through the meshing of horizontal and vertical gears. This creates a relative motion difference, which significantly increases the friction between the potato and the brush bristles and the cleaning coverage area, improving the cleaning effect while shortening the cleaning time.

[0019] 2. Convenient and labor-saving hydraulic tilting unloading: The fixed cylinder is supported by a hydraulic rod and the tilting angle can be flexibly adjusted. After cleaning, there is no need for manual dumping. The material is directly unloaded into the collection box by hydraulic drive, reducing labor intensity.

[0020] 3. Integrated sieve sorting function: The collection box is equipped with a detachable sieve and an inclined second collection box. The washed potatoes can be sorted by size at the same time. Smaller potatoes fall into the collection box, while larger potatoes flow into the second collection box along the inclined surface of the sieve, reducing subsequent sorting steps and improving the continuity of the processing flow.

[0021] 4. Water saving and transportation flexibility: The water outlet holes on the brush roller surface, combined with the water source, enable directional spraying, reducing water waste; the bottom of the collection box is equipped with pulleys to facilitate the transfer of cleaned materials, adapt to the layout requirements of the production line, and improve the overall operational convenience. Attached Figure Description

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

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed cylinder connection structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the movable cylinder structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission component structure of this utility model.

[0026] Legend:

[0027] 1. Base; 2. Fixed cylinder; 3. Rotating cylinder; 4. Transmission assembly; 5. Collection box; 201. Lifting frame; 202. Support column; 203. Valve; 204. Hydraulic rod; 205. Cover plate; 206. Feed inlet; 207. Rotary interface; 301. Slider; 302. Drain hole; 401. Motor; 402. Gear frame; 403. Horizontal gear; 404. Vertical gear; 405. Rotating shaft; 406. Brush roller; 5. Collection box; 501. Screen; 502. Second collection box. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] Example 1:

[0032] like Figures 1 to 4As shown in the figure, this embodiment provides a cleaning device for potato processing, including: a base 1, a fixed cylinder 2, a rotating cylinder 3, a transmission assembly 4, and a collection box 5. The base 1 is a rectangular plate structure with multiple support columns at the bottom and multiple crossbeams between the support columns to increase the stability of the base 1. The fixed cylinder 2 is a cylindrical structure and is placed horizontally above the base 1. The rotating cylinder 3 is disposed inside the fixed cylinder 2 and is cylindrical in shape. The transmission assembly 4 is rotatably disposed inside the rotating cylinder 3. The collection box 5 is disposed on the side of the base 1, and the side of the collection box 5 is provided with a sliding groove for disassembling the screen 501.

[0033] In this embodiment, the transmission assembly and the movable cylinder constitute a cleaning device for potato processing according to this application.

[0034] It should also be noted that the potato washing equipment in this application can be used for any fruit and vegetable washing, and this application does not limit the specific category.

[0035] Specifically, the fixed cylinder 2 includes a lifting frame 201, a support column 202, a valve 203, a hydraulic rod 204, a cover plate 205, a feed port 206, and a rotating interface 207. The lifting frame 201 has an arc-shaped structure and is provided in multiples. The lifting frame 201 is bolted to the outer wall of the fixed cylinder 2 to support the fixed cylinder 2 and keep it stable. The support column 202 is provided in multiples and fixed below the lifting frame 201. The valve 203 is located at the bottom of the fixed cylinder 2. The hydraulic rod 204 is provided in a pair and is arranged parallel to both sides of the fixed cylinder 2. The top end of the hydraulic rod 204 is ball-jointed to the outer wall of the fixed cylinder 2, and the lower end is hinged to the upper surface of the base 1. The end of the fixed cylinder 2 away from the hydraulic rod 204 is hinged to the upper surface of the base 1.

[0036] In this embodiment, the hydraulic rod 204 extends and retracts to drive the fixed cylinder 2 to tilt around the hinge end, the lifting frame 201 and the support column 202 fix the position of the fixed cylinder 2, the hydraulic rod 204 realizes the angle adjustment of the fixed cylinder 2, and the lifting frame 201 and the support column 202 ensure the stable support of the fixed cylinder 2.

[0037] Specifically, the cover plate 205 is disposed on the side of the fixed cylinder 2. A sealing groove is provided on the upper surface of one side of the cover plate 205. A sealing ring is placed in the sealing groove and connected to the inner diameter of the fixed cylinder 2. A handle is provided on the side away from the sealing groove. An inlet 206 is provided above the handle side of the cover plate 205. The inlet 206 is hinged inside the cover plate 205 for rotation. A support rod is hinged to the side of the inlet 206. The support rod supports the inlet 206 through the groove on the side of the cover plate 205. The rotating interface 207 is disposed on the side of the cover plate 205. A rotating shaft 405 is rotatably connected inside the rotating interface 207. A water source is connected to the outside of the rotating interface 207.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the cover plate 205 seals the upper end of the fixed cylinder 2, the feed port 206 is used for feeding materials, the rotating interface 207 supplies water and allows the rotating shaft 405 to rotate, and the sealing ring prevents water leakage.

[0039] Example 2:

[0040] Based on Example 1, a rotating cylinder 3 is provided.

[0041] Specifically, the rotating cylinder 3 includes a slider 301 and a drain hole 302. The slider 301 is disposed on the surface of the rotating cylinder 3 and is slidably connected to the inside of the fixed cylinder 2. The drain hole 302 is evenly disposed on the surface of the rotating cylinder 3 and is used to discharge wastewater after cleaning.

[0042] In this embodiment, the rotating cylinder 3 slides inside the fixed cylinder 2 via the slider 301, and the cleaning wastewater is discharged through the drain hole 302. The slider 301 ensures that the rotating cylinder 3 rotates stably, and the drain hole 302 enables the discharge of wastewater.

[0043] Specifically, the transmission assembly 4 includes a motor 401, a gear frame 402, a horizontal gear 403, a vertical gear 404, a rotating shaft 405, and a brush roller 406. The motor 401 is located on the side of the fixed cylinder 2 away from the cover plate 205. The motor 401 is connected to the gear frame 402 via a coupling. The horizontal gear 403 is rotatably connected to both sides of the gear frame 402, and one end of the rotating cylinder 3 is fixedly connected to both ends of the gear frame 402. The vertical gear 404 meshes with the horizontal gear 403 and is located in the middle of the horizontal gear 403. The vertical gear 404 and the horizontal gear 403 are helical gears.

[0044] With this configuration, the motor 401 drives the gear carrier 402 to rotate, which in turn drives the horizontal gear 403 to revolve. The horizontal gear 403 meshes with the vertical gear 404, causing the vertical gear 404 to rotate and transmit power.

[0045] Example 3:

[0046] Based on Embodiment 2, a rotating shaft 405 is provided.

[0047] Specifically, the vertical gear 404 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 405, and the rotating shaft 405 is uniformly provided with brush rollers 406, and the surface of the brush rollers 406 is uniformly provided with water outlet holes.

[0048] When the motor 401 is started, it drives the gear frame 402, the horizontal gear 403 and the rotating cylinder 3 to rotate through the coupling. Since the horizontal gear 403 meshes with the vertical gear 404, when the horizontal gear 403 rotates, it drives the vertical gear 404 to rotate in the opposite direction. The vertical gear 404 drives the rotating shaft 405 and the brush roller 406 on the surface of the rotating shaft 405 to rotate for cleaning the sample.

[0049] In this process, the rotating cylinder 3 and the brush roller 406 are rotated in opposite directions by gear meshing, and the rotating brush roller 406 performs deep cleaning of the potatoes.

[0050] Specifically, the collection box 5 includes a sieve 501 and a second collection box 502. The sieve 501 is inclinedly arranged on the upper part of the collection box 5, and the side of the collection box 5 is provided with an opening. The second collection box 502 is arranged below the opening. After washing, the sample is poured into the collection box 5 and classified by the sieve 501. Smaller samples enter the interior of the collection box 5, while larger samples flow into the second collection box 502 through the opening on the side of the collection box 5 due to the inclination of the sieve 501. The collection box 5 and the second collection box 502 are provided with pulleys to facilitate transportation after collection.

[0051] In this embodiment, the washed potatoes are poured into the screen 501. Smaller potatoes fall into the collection box 5 through the mesh, while larger potatoes slide into the second collection box 502 from the opening along the inclined surface of the screen 501, thus achieving size sorting. The pulleys facilitate the transportation of the collection boxes.

[0052] In actual use, the operator first opens the feed inlet 206 to pour in the sample, connects to an external water source through the rotary interface 207, and after the water source is turned on, the water enters the rotating shaft 405 through the rotary interface 207 and is evenly delivered to the water outlet holes on the surface of the brush roller 406 for cleaning. Then, the transmission assembly 4 is started, which drives the gear frame 402, the horizontal gear 403 and the rotating cylinder 3 to rotate through the output shaft. Because the horizontal gear 403 and the vertical gear 404 are meshed, the vertical gear 404 rotates in the opposite direction, and the vertical gear 404 drives the rotating shaft 405 and the rotating cylinder 3 to rotate. The brush roller 406 on the surface of the rotating shaft 405 rotates to perform brushing. After cleaning, the valve 203 is opened to discharge wastewater. Then, the cover plate 205 is removed by the handle. Then, the hydraulic rod 204 is activated to raise and lower the fixed cylinder 2. Since one end of the fixed cylinder 2 is hinged to the upper surface of the base 1, the sample is poured into the collection box 5 when one end of the fixed cylinder 2 is raised. The sample size is screened by the sieve 501 in the collection box 5. Smaller samples enter the interior of the collection box 5, while larger samples flow into the second collection box 502 through the opening on the side of the collection box 5 due to the inclination of the sieve 501.

[0053] It should be noted that all electrical components mentioned in this article are connected to an external main controller and 220V AC mains power. The main controller can be a conventional known device that can be controlled by a computer or other means. The detailed description of known functions and known components is omitted in the specific implementation of this disclosure. In order to ensure the compatibility of the device, the operating methods used are consistent with the parameters of commercially available instruments.

[0054] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for use in potato processing, characterized in that: It includes a base (1), a fixed cylinder (2), a rotating cylinder (3), a transmission assembly (4), and a collection box (5). The rotating cylinder (3) is disposed inside the fixed cylinder (2), the transmission assembly (4) is disposed inside the rotating cylinder (3) through and rotating, and the collection box (5) is disposed on the side of the base (1). The fixed cylinder (2) includes a valve (203), a hydraulic rod (204), a cover plate (205), a feed port (206), and a rotating interface (207). The valve (203) is located at the bottom of the fixed cylinder (2). A pair of hydraulic rods (204) are provided, which are arranged parallel to each other on both sides of the fixed cylinder (2). The top end of the hydraulic rod (204) is ball-jointed to the outer wall of the fixed cylinder (2), and the lower end is hinged to the upper surface of the base (1). The end of the fixed cylinder (2) away from the hydraulic rod (204) is hinged to the upper surface of the base (1).

2. A cleaning device for use in potato processing according to claim 1, characterized in that A feed inlet (206) is provided above the cover plate (205), the feed inlet (206) is hinged inside the cover plate (205), the rotating interface (207) is provided on the side of the cover plate (205), the rotating interface (207) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (405) inside, and the rotating interface (207) is externally connected to a water source.

3. A cleaning device for use in potato processing according to claim 2, characterised in that: The rotating cylinder (3) includes a slider (301) and a drain hole (302). The slider (301) is disposed on the surface of the rotating cylinder (3) and is slidably connected to the inside of the fixed cylinder (2). The drain hole (302) is evenly disposed on the surface of the rotating cylinder (3) and is used to discharge wastewater after cleaning.

4. A cleaning device for use in potato processing according to claim 3, characterized in that The transmission assembly (4) includes a motor (401), a gear frame (402), a horizontal gear (403), a vertical gear (404), a rotating shaft (405), and a brush roller (406). The motor (401) is located on the side of the fixed cylinder (2) away from the cover plate (205). The motor (401) is connected to the gear frame (402) via a coupling. Horizontal gears (403) are rotatably connected to both sides of the gear frame (402), and one end of the rotating cylinder (3) is fixedly connected to both ends of the gear frame (402). The vertical gear (404) meshes with the horizontal gear (403) and is located in the middle of the horizontal gear (403). The vertical gear (404) and the horizontal gear (403) are helical gears.

5. A cleaning device for use in potato processing according to claim 4, characterized in that The vertical gear (404) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (405), and the rotating shaft (405) is uniformly provided with brush rollers (406), and the brush rollers (406) are uniformly provided with water outlet holes.

6. A cleaning device for use in potato processing according to claim 5, characterized in that The collection box (5) includes a sieve (501) and a second collection box (502). The sieve (501) is inclinedly arranged on the upper part of the collection box (5), and the side of the collection box (5) is provided with an opening. After the washing is completed, the sample is poured into the collection box (5) and classified by the sieve (501). The smaller ones enter the interior of the collection box (5), and the larger ones flow into the second collection box (502) through the opening on the side of the collection box (5) due to the inclination of the sieve (501).

7. A cleaning device for use in potato processing according to claim 6, characterised in that: The cover plate (205) is arranged on the side of the fixed cylinder (2), and a sealing groove is arranged on the upper surface of one side of the cover plate (205), and a sealing ring is arranged in the sealing groove and connected to the inner diameter of the fixed cylinder (2).

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