Fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism and fruit and vegetable sorting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of fruit and vegetable sorting, and discloses a fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism and a fruit and vegetable sorting device. The fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism comprises a cleaning channel, an output channel and a cleaning liquid backflow assembly; the cleaning channel is provided with a cleaning tank, and the cleaning tank is used for containing fruits, vegetables and cleaning liquid; the input end of the output channel is connected to the output end of the cleaning channel, and the output channel is used for conveying fruits and vegetables; the input end of the cleaning liquid backflow assembly is located at the output end of the cleaning channel, and the output end of the cleaning liquid backflow assembly is connected to the input end of the cleaning channel. By means of the arrangement, the technical problems that in the prior art, the using amount of cleaning liquid is increased, and the fruit and vegetable cleaning cost is increased are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit and vegetable sorting technology, and in particular to a fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism and a fruit and vegetable sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, fruits and vegetables are a type of food that people often consume. Fruits and vegetables include apples, pears, tomatoes, etc. After ripening, fruits and vegetables need to be harvested and then transported to factories for sorting and processing to facilitate subsequent packaging and sales.

[0003] In related technologies, fruit and vegetable sorting devices can collect information about fruits and vegetables and send them to the corresponding output ports based on that information. The fruit and vegetable sorting devices may include a cleaning mechanism that cleans the fruits and vegetables at the output ports. The cleaned fruits and vegetables are then sent to the corresponding packaging or boxing areas through the output ports.

[0004] However, in some cases, the cost of cleaning solutions is high, and the cleaning solution in the cleaning facility will flow away after washing the fruits and vegetables once, resulting in an increase in the amount of cleaning solution used and an increase in the cost of cleaning fruits and vegetables. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism and a fruit and vegetable sorting device to solve the technical problem of increased cleaning liquid usage and increased cost of cleaning fruits and vegetables in the prior art.

[0006] The technical problem solved by this utility model embodiment is addressed by the following technical solution:

[0007] A fruit and vegetable cleaning facility is provided, comprising:

[0008] The cleaning channel is equipped with a cleaning tank, which is used to hold fruits, vegetables and cleaning solution.

[0009] An output channel, the input end of which is connected to the output end of the cleaning channel, is used to transport fruits and vegetables;

[0010] A cleaning fluid return assembly, wherein the input end of the cleaning fluid return assembly is located at the output end of the cleaning channel, and the output end of the cleaning fluid return assembly is connected to the input end of the cleaning channel.

[0011] With the above structure, the output end of the cleaning liquid return component is connected to the input end of the cleaning channel. The cleaning liquid return component can input the cleaning liquid into the cleaning tank, and make the cleaning liquid flow from the input end to the output end of the cleaning channel. After the fruits and vegetables fall into the cleaning tank, the cleaning liquid in the cleaning tank cleans the fruits and vegetables. At the same time, the cleaning liquid can move the fruits and vegetables from the input end to the output end of the cleaning channel. The input end of the cleaning liquid return component is located at the output end of the cleaning channel. The cleaning liquid in the cleaning tank can flow into the cleaning liquid return component, so that the cleaning liquid can circulate in the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism, so that the cleaning liquid can be reused multiple times, thereby reducing the cost of cleaning fruits and vegetables.

[0012] In some embodiments, the cleaning fluid return assembly includes:

[0013] A water storage channel is provided, which has a water storage tank for holding cleaning fluid. The input end of the water storage tank is located at the output end of the cleaning channel.

[0014] A water pumping component, the input end of which is connected to the water storage tank, and the output end of which is connected to the input end of the cleaning tank, the water pumping component being used to pump cleaning fluid from the water storage tank to the cleaning tank.

[0015] With the above structure, the water storage tank can store cleaning solution, and the user can detect the concentration of the cleaning solution in the water storage tank and add water or concentrated cleaning solution to the water storage tank at regular intervals so that the concentration of the cleaning solution in the water storage tank can be controlled within a certain range. The water pumping component can pump the cleaning solution in the water storage tank into the cleaning tank so that the fruits and vegetables in the cleaning tank can be cleaned.

[0016] In some embodiments, the water storage channel includes a water storage section and at least two return sections. In the horizontal direction, the water storage section is perpendicular to the return sections, and all the return sections are parallel to each other.

[0017] The water storage tank includes a first connecting channel and a second connecting channel. Each of the return sections is provided with a first connecting channel, and the second connecting channel is provided in the water storage section. The input end of the first connecting channel is located at the output end of the cleaning channel, and the output end of the first connecting channel is connected to the second connecting channel. The pumping component is used to pump the cleaning liquid from the second connecting channel to the cleaning tank.

[0018] With the above structure, the water storage channel includes at least two return sections 3, each of which can correspond to multiple cleaning channels, so that the number of cleaning channels can be as large as possible, and the number of output channels can also be as large as possible, so as to improve the output speed of fruits and vegetables.

[0019] In some embodiments, in the horizontal direction, the pumping component is located between two adjacent return sections.

[0020] With the above structure, in the horizontal direction, the water pumping component is located between two adjacent return sections; so that the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism has a more compact structure in the horizontal direction, thereby reducing the installation space of the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism.

[0021] In some embodiments, the pumping component includes a water pump, a water supply pipe, and a plurality of water outlets. The water pump is connected to the second connecting channel, and the water pump is connected to all of the water outlets via the water supply pipe.

[0022] The number of cleaning channels and the number of output channels are the same as the number of water outlets, and each water outlet is connected to the input end of a corresponding cleaning tank.

[0023] With the above structure, there are multiple water outlets, cleaning channels, and output channels, so that the fruit and vegetable cleaning unit can clean a larger number of fruits and vegetables at the same time; the water pump can draw cleaning liquid into the water supply pipe for use at each water outlet.

[0024] In some embodiments, the number of water supply pipes and the number of return sections are both two, the two water supply pipes are parallel to each other, and each of the two water supply pipes is provided with a plurality of water outlets. In the extension direction of the water supply pipes, the water outlets on the two water supply pipes are alternately arranged.

[0025] In the horizontal direction, the return section is parallel to the water supply pipe, the two water supply pipes are located between the two return sections, and the cleaning channel and the output channel are both perpendicular to the water supply pipe; each cleaning channel extends from a corresponding outlet to a corresponding output channel and passes through another water supply pipe, so that the conveying directions of two adjacent cleaning channels are opposite.

[0026] With the above structure, each cleaning channel has a corresponding outlet to a corresponding output channel, which is connected to another water supply pipe. The output channel is connected to the output end of the cleaning channel, so that the output channel is located outside the water storage channel. In addition, the conveying directions of two adjacent cleaning channels are opposite, and thus, in the extension direction of the return section, two adjacent output channels are located on opposite sides of the water storage channel. The arrangement of the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism is more compact, reducing the installation space required for the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism.

[0027] In some embodiments, the cleaning channel is inclined, and the height of the input end of the cleaning channel is greater than the height of the output end of the cleaning channel.

[0028] With the above structure, the cleaning channel is inclined, and the height of the input end of the cleaning channel is greater than the height of the output end of the cleaning channel; so that the cleaning liquid at the input end of the cleaning channel can flow to the output end of the cleaning channel. During the flow of the cleaning liquid, the fruits and vegetables can be moved along the cleaning channel without the need for an additional drive structure.

[0029] In some embodiments, there is a gap between the output end of the cleaning channel and the input end of the output channel, and the input end of the cleaning fluid return assembly is located below the output end of the cleaning channel.

[0030] With the above structure, there is a gap between the output end of the cleaning channel and the input end of the output channel, so that the cleaning liquid can flow to the output end of the cleaning channel and leave the cleaning channel; the input end of the cleaning liquid return component is located below the output end of the cleaning channel, and the cleaning liquid flowing out of the cleaning channel can fall into the cleaning liquid return component, so that the cleaning liquid can circulate in the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism.

[0031] In some embodiments, the output channel includes an inclined section located at the input end of the output channel, wherein the end of the inclined section facing the cleaning channel is lower than the end of the inclined section facing away from the cleaning channel.

[0032] With the above structure, the cleaning fluid in the cleaning channel will flow to the input end of the output channel under the action of inertia; the inclined section is located at the input end of the output channel, and the end of the inclined section facing the cleaning channel is lower than the end of the inclined section facing away from the cleaning channel, so the cleaning fluid flowing into the output channel will flow back into the cleaning fluid return component through the inclined section.

[0033] This utility model also provides a fruit and vegetable sorting device, including the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism in any of the above embodiments.

[0034] Compared to existing technologies, the output end of the cleaning liquid return component is connected to the input end of the cleaning channel. The cleaning liquid return component can input the cleaning liquid into the cleaning tank and allow the cleaning liquid to flow from the input end to the output end of the cleaning channel. After the fruits and vegetables fall into the cleaning tank, the cleaning liquid in the cleaning tank cleans the fruits and vegetables, and at the same time, the cleaning liquid can move the fruits and vegetables from the input end to the output end of the cleaning channel. The input end of the cleaning liquid return component is located at the output end of the cleaning channel, and the cleaning liquid in the cleaning tank can flow into the cleaning liquid return component, so that the cleaning liquid can circulate within the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism, allowing the cleaning liquid to be reused multiple times, thereby reducing the cost of cleaning fruits and vegetables. Attached Figure Description

[0035] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings do not constitute a limitation on scale.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a top view of the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism in one embodiment of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A 3D view of the cleaning channels of a fruit and vegetable cleaning facility;

[0038] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A 3D view of the output channel of the fruit and vegetable cleaning organization;

[0039] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the connection between the cleaning channel and the output channel of the fruit and vegetable cleaning facility.

[0040] Figure label:

[0041] 100. Fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism; 10. Cleaning channel; 102. Cleaning tank; 20. Output channel; 22. Inclined section; 30. Cleaning liquid return assembly; 32. Water storage channel; 3202. Water storage tank; 3204. First connecting channel; 3206. Second connecting channel; 322. Return section; 324. Water storage section; 34. Pumping component; 342. Water pump; 344. Water supply pipe; 346. Water outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as "connected" to another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements can exist between them. The terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "upper end," "lower end," "top," and "bottom," etc., used in this specification indicate the orientation or positional relationship 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," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0044] The following detailed description, in conjunction with all the accompanying drawings, of a fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism 100 and a fruit and vegetable sorting device provided in this application, will be provided through specific embodiments.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1 One embodiment of this utility model discloses a fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism 100, including a cleaning channel 10, an output channel 20, and a cleaning liquid return assembly 30; the cleaning channel 10 has a cleaning tank 102, which is used to hold fruits, vegetables, and cleaning liquid; the input end of the output channel 20 is connected to the output end of the cleaning channel 10, and the output channel 20 is used to transport fruits and vegetables; the input end of the cleaning liquid return assembly 30 is located at the output end of the cleaning channel 10, and the output end of the cleaning liquid return assembly 30 is connected to the input end of the cleaning channel 10.

[0046] With the above structure, the output end of the cleaning liquid return component 30 is connected to the input end of the cleaning channel 10. The cleaning liquid return component 30 can input the cleaning liquid into the cleaning tank 102, and make the cleaning liquid flow from the input end of the cleaning channel 10 to the output end of the cleaning channel 10. After the fruits and vegetables fall into the cleaning tank 102, the cleaning liquid in the cleaning tank 102 cleans the fruits and vegetables. At the same time, the cleaning liquid can move the fruits and vegetables from the input end of the cleaning channel 10 to the output end of the cleaning channel 10. The input end of the cleaning liquid return component 30 is located at the output end of the cleaning channel 10. The cleaning liquid in the cleaning tank 102 can flow into the cleaning liquid return component 30, so that the cleaning liquid can circulate in the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism 100, so that the cleaning liquid can be reused many times, thereby reducing the cost of cleaning fruits and vegetables.

[0047] Specifically, in this embodiment, the washing channel 10 can be an inclined elongated structure, with the input end of the washing channel 10 higher than the output end; the washing channel 10 can be fixed to the ground by a stand. The upper end of the washing trough 102 can extend through the washing channel 10, so that fruits and vegetables can fall into the washing trough 102 from the upper end; in the flow direction of the washing trough 102, the cross-section of the washing trough 102 can be rectangular, and the width at the output end of the washing trough 102 can be smaller than the width at other locations of the washing trough 102, so that fruits and vegetables can flow one by one from the output end of the washing trough 102 to the output channel 20.

[0048] The output channel 20 may include a motor-driven conveyor belt structure. There may be a gap between the output channel 20 and the cleaning channel 10, which is smaller than the size of the fruits and vegetables. The gap between the output channel 20 and the cleaning channel 10 allows the cleaning liquid to flow to the cleaning liquid return component. The output channel 20 transports the fruits and vegetables to the packaging area.

[0049] The cleaning fluid return assembly 30 may include a structure for pumping water so that the cleaning fluid in the cleaning fluid return assembly 30 can flow into the cleaning tank 102.

[0050] In other embodiments, the cleaning channel 10 may also be of other shapes, such as a wavy structure; the cleaning channel 10 may also be arranged parallel to the horizontal plane; the output channel 20 may also be of other structures, such as a motor-driven chain conveyor structure.

[0051] In some embodiments, the cleaning fluid return assembly 30 includes a water storage channel 32 and a pumping component 34; the water storage channel 32 has a water storage tank 3202 for holding cleaning fluid, and the input end of the water storage tank 3202 is located at the output end of the cleaning channel 10; the input end of the pumping component 34 is connected to the water storage tank 3202, and the output end of the pumping component 34 is connected to the input end of the cleaning tank 102, and the pumping component 34 is used to pump the cleaning fluid from the water storage tank 3202 to the cleaning tank 102.

[0052] With the above structure, the water storage tank 3202 can store cleaning liquid, and the user can detect the concentration of the cleaning liquid in the water storage tank 3202 and fill the water storage tank 3202 with water or concentrated cleaning liquid at regular intervals so that the concentration of the cleaning liquid in the water storage tank 3202 can be controlled within a certain range. The water pumping component 34 can pump the cleaning liquid in the water storage tank 3202 into the cleaning tank 102 so that the fruits and vegetables in the cleaning tank 102 can be cleaned.

[0053] Specifically, in this embodiment, the water storage channel 32 can be located below the cleaning channel 10, and the upper surface of the water storage tank 3202 can extend through the water storage channel 32, so that the user can fill the water storage tank 3202 with water or concentrated cleaning solution. The water storage tank 3202 can be strip-shaped, and the cross-section of the water storage tank 3202 can be rectangular, so that the volume of the water storage tank 3202 can be as small as possible to avoid storing excessive cleaning solution in the water storage tank 3202.

[0054] In other embodiments, the water storage tank 3202 may also be of other shapes, such as a cylinder; the water storage channel 32 is located on one side of the cleaning channel 10, and the cleaning channel 10 may be connected to the water storage channel 32 through a guide groove.

[0055] In some embodiments, the water storage channel 32 includes a water storage section 324 and at least two return sections 322. In the horizontal direction, the water storage section 324 is perpendicular to the return sections 322, and all the return sections 322 are parallel to each other.

[0056] The water storage tank 3202 includes a first connecting channel 3204 and a second connecting channel 3206. Each return section 322 has a first connecting channel 3204. The second connecting channel 3206 is located in the water storage section 324. The input end of the first connecting channel 3204 is located at the output end of the cleaning channel 10. The output end of the first connecting channel 3204 is connected to the second connecting channel 3206. The pumping component 34 is used to pump the cleaning liquid from the second connecting channel 3206 to the cleaning tank 102.

[0057] With the above structure, the water storage channel 32 includes at least two return sections 322, each of which can correspond to multiple cleaning channels 10, so that the number of cleaning channels 10 can be as large as possible, and the number of output channels 20 can also be as large as possible, so as to improve the output speed of fruits and vegetables.

[0058] Specifically, in this embodiment, both the first connecting channel 3204 and the second connecting channel 3206 are strip structures, and the cross-sections of both the first connecting channel 3204 and the second connecting channel 3206 can be rectangular; there are two return sections 322, and the two return sections 322 are located on the same side of the water storage section 324.

[0059] In other embodiments, the first connecting channel 3204 and the second connecting channel 3206 may also have other structures, such as a wave shape; the number of return sections 322 may also be other, such as three or four; a portion of the return sections 322 may be located on one side of the water storage section 324, and another portion of the return sections 322 may be located on the other opposite side of the water storage section 324.

[0060] In some embodiments, in the horizontal direction, the pumping component 34 is located between two adjacent return sections 322.

[0061] With the above structure, in the horizontal direction, the pumping component 34 is located between two adjacent return sections 322; so that the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism 100 has a more compact structure in the horizontal direction, thereby reducing the installation space of the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism 100.

[0062] Specifically, there are two return sections 322; in the horizontal direction, the cleaning channel 10 is located between two adjacent return sections 322, and the output end of the cleaning channel 10 is located at a corresponding return section 322; the output end of the pumping component 34 is connected to the input end of the cleaning tank 102, so that the pumping component 34 can be partially located between two adjacent return sections 322.

[0063] In some embodiments, the pumping component 34 includes a pump 342, a water supply pipe 344, and a plurality of water outlets 346. The pump 342 is connected to the second connecting channel 3206 and is connected to all the water outlets 346 via the water supply pipe 344. The number of cleaning channels 10 and the number of output channels 20 are the same as the number of water outlets 346. Each water outlet 346 is connected to the input end of a corresponding cleaning tank 102.

[0064] With the above structure, there are multiple outlets 346, cleaning channels 10 and output channels 20, so that the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism 100 can clean a larger number of fruits and vegetables at the same time; the water pump 342 can pump cleaning liquid into the water supply pipe 344 for use by each outlet 346.

[0065] Specifically, each water outlet 346 can be equipped with an electrically controlled switch structure. The switch structure is used to control the opening or closing of the water outlet 346 so that an appropriate amount of cleaning liquid is maintained in the cleaning tank 102, so as to avoid the cleaning liquid overflowing into the cleaning tank 102 and causing waste, and also to avoid insufficient cleaning liquid causing fruits and vegetables to not be cleaned properly.

[0066] In some embodiments, there are two water supply pipes 344 and two return sections 322. The two water supply pipes 344 are parallel to each other, and each of the two water supply pipes 344 is provided with multiple water outlets 346. In the extension direction of the water supply pipes 344, the water outlets 346 on the two water supply pipes 344 are alternately arranged.

[0067] In the horizontal direction, the return section 322 is parallel to the water supply pipe 344, and the two water supply pipes 344 are located between the two return sections 322. The cleaning channel 10 and the output channel 20 are both perpendicular to the water supply pipe 344. Each cleaning channel 10 extends from a corresponding outlet 346 to a corresponding output channel 20 and passes through another water supply pipe 344, so that the conveying directions of the two adjacent cleaning channels 10 are opposite.

[0068] With the above structure, each cleaning channel 10 is connected to a corresponding outlet 346 and an output channel 20, and passes through another water supply pipe 344. The output channel 20 is connected to the output end of the cleaning channel 10, so that the output channel 20 is located outside the water storage channel 32. In addition, the conveying directions of two adjacent cleaning channels 10 are opposite, and thus, in the extension direction of the return section 322, the two adjacent output channels 20 are located on opposite sides of the water storage channel 32. The arrangement of the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism 100 is more compact, reducing the installation space of the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism 100.

[0069] Specifically, the water supply pipe 344 can be a pipe structure with a circular cross-section. The water supply pipe 344 can be connected to the frame of the fruit and vegetable sorting device by welding or by a bracket. The cleaning channel 10 is inclined downward so that the cleaning channel 10 can pass under the water supply pipe 344.

[0070] In other embodiments, the number of water supply pipes 344 may also be other, such as three or one.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the cleaning channel 10 is inclined, and the height of the input end of the cleaning channel 10 is greater than the height of the output end of the cleaning channel 10.

[0072] With the above structure, the cleaning channel 10 is inclined, and the height of the input end of the cleaning channel 10 is greater than the height of the output end of the cleaning channel 10; so that the cleaning liquid at the input end of the cleaning channel 10 can flow to the output end of the cleaning channel 10, and the cleaning liquid can drive the fruits and vegetables to move along the cleaning channel 10 during the flow, without the need for an additional drive structure.

[0073] Specifically, in this embodiment, the cleaning channel 10 can be a straight structure. In other embodiments, the cleaning channel 10 can also have other structures, such as an arc-shaped structure in the vertical direction and a straight structure in the horizontal direction.

[0074] In some embodiments, there is a gap between the output end of the cleaning channel 10 and the input end of the output channel 20, and the input end of the cleaning fluid return assembly 30 is located below the output end of the cleaning channel 10.

[0075] With the above structure, there is a gap between the output end of the cleaning channel 10 and the input end of the output channel 20, so that the cleaning liquid can flow to the output end of the cleaning channel 10 and leave the cleaning channel 10; the input end of the cleaning liquid return component 30 is located below the output end of the cleaning channel 10, and the cleaning liquid flowing out of the cleaning channel 10 can fall into the cleaning liquid return component 30, so that the cleaning liquid can circulate in the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism 100.

[0076] Specifically, the gap between the output end of the washing channel 10 and the input end of the output channel 20 is smaller than the size of the fruits and vegetables, so as to prevent the fruits and vegetables from falling through the gap between the output end of the washing channel 10 and the input end of the output channel 20.

[0077] In some embodiments, the output channel 20 includes an inclined section 22 located at the input end of the output channel 20, with the end of the inclined section 22 facing the cleaning channel 10 being lower than the end of the inclined section 22 facing away from the cleaning channel 10.

[0078] With the above structure, the cleaning fluid in the cleaning channel 10 will flow to the input end of the output channel 20 under the action of inertia; the inclined section 22 is located at the input end of the output channel 20, and the end of the inclined section 22 facing the cleaning channel 10 is lower than the end of the inclined section 22 facing away from the cleaning channel 10, so the cleaning fluid flowing to the output channel 20 will flow back into the cleaning fluid return assembly 30 through the inclined section 22.

[0079] Specifically, the output channel 20 may include a belt structure driven by a motor, with the inclined section 22 located at one end of the belt facing the cleaning channel 10.

[0080] This utility model also provides a fruit and vegetable sorting device, including the fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism 100 in any of the above embodiments. The fruit and vegetable sorting device may further include a feeding mechanism and a fruit and vegetable sorting mechanism, with the feeding mechanism, fruit and vegetable sorting mechanism, and fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism 100 arranged in sequence. After the user puts the fruits and vegetables into the feeding mechanism, the feeding mechanism transports the fruits and vegetables to the fruit and vegetable sorting mechanism. The fruit and vegetable sorting mechanism collects information about the fruits and vegetables, such as weight or surface image, and sends the fruits and vegetables into the corresponding cleaning channel 10 according to the information. Under the action of gravity, the fruits and vegetables can fall into the cleaning tank 102.

[0081] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it; under the concept of this utility model, the technical features of the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of different aspects of this utility model as described above. For the sake of brevity, they are not provided in detail; although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism, characterized by, include: The cleaning channel is equipped with a cleaning tank, which is used to hold fruits, vegetables and cleaning solution. An output channel, the input end of which is connected to the output end of the cleaning channel, is used to transport fruits and vegetables; A cleaning fluid return assembly, wherein the input end of the cleaning fluid return assembly is located at the output end of the cleaning channel, and the output end of the cleaning fluid return assembly is connected to the input end of the cleaning channel.

2. The fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized by, The cleaning fluid return assembly includes: A water storage channel is provided, which has a water storage tank for holding cleaning fluid. The input end of the water storage tank is located at the output end of the cleaning channel. A water pumping component, the input end of which is connected to the water storage tank, and the output end of which is connected to the input end of the cleaning tank, the water pumping component being used to pump cleaning fluid from the water storage tank to the cleaning tank.

3. The fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized by, The water storage channel includes a water storage section and at least two return sections. In the horizontal direction, the water storage section is perpendicular to the return sections, and all the return sections are parallel to each other. The water storage tank includes a first connecting channel and a second connecting channel. Each of the return sections is provided with a first connecting channel, and the second connecting channel is provided in the water storage section. The input end of the first connecting channel is located at the output end of the cleaning channel, and the output end of the first connecting channel is connected to the second connecting channel. The pumping component is used to pump the cleaning liquid from the second connecting channel to the cleaning tank.

4. The fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism according to claim 3, characterized by, In the horizontal direction, the pumping component is located between two adjacent return sections.

5. The fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism according to claim 4, wherein The water pumping component includes a water pump, a water supply pipe, and multiple water outlets. The water pump is connected to the second connecting channel, and the water pump is connected to all the water outlets via the water supply pipe. The number of cleaning channels and the number of output channels are the same as the number of water outlets, and each water outlet is connected to the input end of a corresponding cleaning tank.

6. The fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism according to claim 5, wherein The number of water supply pipes and the number of return sections are both two. The two water supply pipes are parallel to each other, and each of the two water supply pipes is provided with multiple water outlets. In the extension direction of the water supply pipes, the water outlets on the two water supply pipes are alternately arranged. In the horizontal direction, the return section is parallel to the water supply pipe, the two water supply pipes are located between the two return sections, and the cleaning channel and the output channel are both perpendicular to the water supply pipe; each cleaning channel extends from a corresponding outlet to a corresponding output channel and passes through another water supply pipe, so that the conveying directions of two adjacent cleaning channels are opposite.

7. The fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The cleaning channel is inclined, and the height of the input end of the cleaning channel is greater than the height of the output end of the cleaning channel.

8. The fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism according to claim 7, wherein There is a gap between the output end of the cleaning channel and the input end of the output channel, and the input end of the cleaning fluid return assembly is located below the output end of the cleaning channel.

9. The fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism according to claim 8, wherein The output channel includes an inclined section at an input end of the output channel, the inclined section being lower at an end facing the cleaning channel than at an end facing away from the cleaning channel.

10. A fruit and vegetable sorting apparatus, characterized in that Comprising: The fruit and vegetable cleaning mechanism according to any one of claims 1-9.

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