Fruit cleaning and air-drying all-in-one machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a fruit cleaning and air-drying all-in-one machine which comprises a machine frame and a conveying belt, the conveying belt is sequentially divided into a low-level road section, a climbing road section and a high-level road section in the conveying direction of the conveying belt, a cleaning tank located at the low-level road section is arranged on the machine frame, a spraying assembly is arranged on the cleaning tank, and a mounting frame is arranged on the high-level road section. A plurality of fans with fan covers are arranged on the mounting frame, a plurality of air deflectors are rotationally arranged at the lower end of each fan cover, an adjusting assembly for adjusting the angle positions of the air deflectors is arranged at the lower end of each fan cover, a driving mechanism for driving the adjusting assemblies to work is arranged on the mounting frame, and the cleaning tank is matched with the spraying assembly to soak and clean fruits in the cleaning tank. And then the fruits are conveyed to the high-level road section through the climbing road section and are blow-dried by a plurality of fans at the high-level road section, so that the integration of cleaning and air drying is realized, the intermediate transfer process is reduced, the processing continuity is high, the working efficiency can be improved, and a plurality of air outlet working modes can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit processing technology, specifically to a fruit washing and drying integrated machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, fruits are mainly washed using a spray method. Multiple spray heads are installed above a conveyor belt with drainage holes to spray and wash the fruits on the conveyor belt. After washing, the fruits are usually placed in collection boxes and moved with the boxes to a drying room to air dry and remove surface moisture. However, this method usually requires manual transfer of the washed fruits to the drying room to remove surface moisture. To avoid evaporating internal moisture during the drying process, cold or warm air is usually used to avoid using hot air directly. This working mode has poor continuity between fruit washing and drying, the transfer process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, labor costs are high, work efficiency is low, and it is not conducive to production and processing. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of the aforementioned technologies by proposing a fruit washing and drying integrated machine, which aims to solve the problems mentioned above.

[0004] This utility model provides a fruit washing and drying integrated machine, including a frame and a conveyor belt mounted on the frame. The conveyor belt is provided with a plurality of drainage holes. The conveyor belt is divided into a low-level section, an uphill section and a high-level section along its conveying direction. A washing tank is provided on the frame at the low-level section. A spray assembly is provided above the washing tank. A mounting frame is provided on the frame at the high-level section. A plurality of fans with hoods are provided on the mounting frame. A plurality of air guide plates are rotatably provided at the lower end of each air hood. An adjustment assembly for adjusting the angle position of the air guide plates is provided at each air hood. A drive mechanism is provided on the mounting frame. The drive mechanism is kinetically connected to the plurality of adjustment assemblies and adjusts the angle position of the plurality of air guide plates through the plurality of adjustment assemblies.

[0005] Preferably, the spray assembly includes a water supply pipe and several spray branch pipes. The water supply pipe is connected to the several spray branch pipes. A water pump is installed on the water supply pipe. The several branch pipes are arranged in an array above the cleaning tank. Several nozzles are installed on the spray branch pipes.

[0006] Preferably, each of the water spray branch pipes is equipped with a valve.

[0007] Preferably, the conveyor belt is provided with a plurality of partitions for pushing the fruit.

[0008] Preferably, a plurality of overflow pipes are connected to one side of the cleaning tank, and a collection pipe with a valve is connected to each of the overflow pipes.

[0009] Preferably, several of the overflow pipes are aligned with the height of the conveyor belt at the low-lying section of the road.

[0010] Preferably, the adjusting assembly includes a movable frame, a connecting rod, and a transmission gear. The movable frame is movably mounted on the mounting frame, and a plurality of limiting blocks are rotatably disposed on the movable frame. Each limiting block is slidably engaged with each of the air guide plates. The transmission gear is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame. One end of the connecting rod is eccentrically hinged to the transmission gear, and the other end of the connecting rod is hinged to the movable frame. The driving mechanism is used to drive the plurality of transmission gears to rotate.

[0011] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a servo motor, a rotating shaft, and a plurality of drive gears. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket, and the plurality of drive gears are coaxially mounted on the rotating shaft. The plurality of drive gears mesh with the plurality of transmission gears one by one. The servo motor is connected to the rotating shaft and drives the rotating shaft to rotate.

[0012] Preferably, a speed reducer is provided on the mounting bracket, the input end of the speed reducer is connected to the output end of the servo motor, and the output end of the speed reducer is connected to the rotating shaft and drives the rotating shaft to rotate.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0014] The fruit is soaked in a washing tank on a low-lying section and cleaned with a spray system. Conveyed by a conveyor belt, the cleaned fruit leaves the washing tank on an uphill section and is transported to a high-lying section where multiple fans dry it. This integrates washing and drying, reduces intermediate transfer processes, ensures high processing continuity, and improves work efficiency. The angle and position of several air guides can be adjusted by a drive mechanism and several adjustment components, allowing for adjustment of the air outlet direction as needed and enabling multiple air outlet modes. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only preferred embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning tank in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting bracket and fan in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment component in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable frame in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] In the diagram, 1-frame; 2-conveyor belt; 21-flat section; 22-sloping section; 23-flat section; 24-partition; 3-washing tank; 31-overflow pipe; 32-collection pipe; 4-spray assembly; 41-water supply pipe; 42-spray branch pipe; 421-spray head; 5-mounting bracket; 51-fan; 52-air hood; 53-air guide plate; 6-adjustment assembly; 61-moving frame; 611-limit block; 62-connecting rod; 63-transmission gear; 7-drive mechanism; 71-servo motor; 72-rotating shaft; 73-drive gear; 8-reducer. Detailed Implementation

[0023] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present invention. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present invention, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] Example 1:

[0025] Reference Figures 1 to 6This utility model provides a fruit washing and drying integrated machine, including a frame 1 and a conveyor belt 2 installed on the frame 1. The conveyor belt 2 is provided with a number of drainage holes. The conveyor belt 2 is divided into a low flat section 21, an uphill section 22 and an uphill section 23 along its conveying direction. A washing tank 3 is provided on the frame 1 at the low flat section 21. A spray assembly 4 is provided above the washing tank 3. A mounting frame 5 is provided on the frame 1 at the uphill section 23. A number of fans 51 with wind covers 52 are provided on the mounting frame 5. A number of air guide plates 53 are rotatably provided at the lower end of each wind cover 52. An adjustment assembly 6 for adjusting the angle position of the air guide plates 53 is provided at each wind cover 52. A drive mechanism 7 is provided on the mounting frame 5. The drive mechanism 7 is connected to the number of adjustment assemblies 6 and adjusts the angle position of the number of air guide plates 53 through the number of adjustment assemblies 6.

[0026] Fruits are soaked in the washing tank 3 at the low-lying section 21 and cleaned with the spray assembly 4. Conveyed by the conveyor belt 2, the cleaned fruit leaves the washing tank 3 at the climbing section 22 and is transported to the high-lying section 23, where multiple fans 51 dry it. This integrates washing and drying, reducing intermediate transfer processes, improving processing continuity, and increasing work efficiency. The angle and position of several guide vanes 53 can be adjusted by the drive mechanism 7 and several adjusting components 6, allowing for adjustment of the air outlet direction as needed and enabling various air outlet modes. The conveyor belt 2 in this application can be a pre-existing climbing chain conveyor belt 2, which is a conveying device with a low-lying section 21, a climbing section 22, and a high-lying section 23, and will not be described further in this application. The bottom of the washing tank 3 can be equipped with a drain pipe with a valve for draining water from the washing tank 3, allowing water to be drained from the washing tank 3 as needed.

[0027] Specifically, the spray assembly 4 includes a water supply pipe 41 and several spray branch pipes 42. The water supply pipe 41 is connected to the several spray branch pipes 42. A water pump is installed on the water supply pipe 41. The several branch pipes are arranged in an array above the cleaning tank 3. Several nozzles 421 are installed on the spray branch pipes 42.

[0028] Water supply pipe 41 pumps water to each spray branch pipe 42 and sprays it out through several nozzles 421 to achieve the spraying and cleaning of fruits.

[0029] Specifically, each water spray branch pipe 42 is equipped with a valve.

[0030] The amount of water sprayed can be adjusted by turning the valves on each water spray branch pipe 42 as needed.

[0031] Example 2:

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 6 In conjunction with the technical solution of Embodiment 1, in this embodiment, the conveyor belt 2 is provided with a plurality of partitions 24 for pushing fruits.

[0033] By setting up several partitions 24, the fruit can be smoothly pushed through the low-lying section 21, the uphill section 22 and the high-lying section 23 in coordination with the conveyor belt 2, which can effectively prevent the fruit from rolling on the rollers at the uphill section 22.

[0034] Specifically, a number of overflow pipes 31 are connected to one side of the cleaning tank 3, and a collection pipe 32 with a valve is connected to each of the overflow pipes 31.

[0035] The overflow pipe 31 effectively controls the water level in the cleaning tank 3, preventing it from overflowing, and the overflowing water is collected centrally through the collection pipe 32. The water collected through the collection pipe 32 can be stored for later use and can be recycled in conjunction with the pump at the water supply pipe 41.

[0036] Specifically, several overflow pipes 31 are aligned with the height of the conveyor belt 2 at the low-lying section 21.

[0037] By aligning the overflow pipe 31 with the height of the conveyor belt 2 at the low-lying section 21, the water on the surface of the conveyor belt 2 at the low-lying section 21 can flow, that is, the fruit is soaked and cleaned in the flowing water, which is conducive to rinsing off the stains on the surface of the fruit and improving the cleaning effect.

[0038] Example 3:

[0039] Reference Figures 1 to 6 In conjunction with the technical solutions of Embodiments 1 and 2, in this embodiment, the adjustment component 6 includes a movable frame 61, a connecting rod 62, and a transmission gear 63. The movable frame 61 is movably mounted on the mounting frame 5. Several limiting blocks 611 are rotatably arranged on the movable frame 61. Each limiting block 611 is slidably engaged with each air guide plate 53. The transmission gear 63 is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame 5. One end of the connecting rod 62 is eccentrically hinged to the transmission gear 63, and the other end of the connecting rod 62 is hinged to the movable frame 61. The driving mechanism 7 is used to drive the several transmission gears 63 to rotate.

[0040] When the drive mechanism 7 drives several transmission gears 63 to rotate, the several transmission gears 63 respectively drive the moving frame 61 to reciprocate through the corresponding connecting rod 62. During the reciprocating movement of the moving frame 61, the guide plate 53 is driven to rotate through the limit block 611. For each rotation of the transmission gear 63, the guide plate 53 swings back and forth once. The drive mechanism 7 can be stopped as needed to drive the guide plate 53 to swing to a specified angle position, so as to realize the sweeping and multi-angle air guiding adjustment.

[0041] Specifically, the drive mechanism 7 includes a servo motor 71, a rotating shaft 72, and several drive gears 73. The rotating shaft 72 is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket 5, and the several drive gears 73 are coaxially mounted on the rotating shaft 72. The several drive gears 73 mesh with several transmission gears 63 one by one. The servo motor 71 is connected to the rotating shaft 72 and drives the rotating shaft 72 to rotate.

[0042] A servo motor 71 drives a rotating shaft 72 to rotate, which in turn drives several transmission gears 63 to rotate. Each transmission gear 63, via a corresponding connecting rod 62, drives a moving frame 61 to reciprocate. During this reciprocating movement, the moving frame 61, through a limit block 611, drives the air guide plate 53 to rotate. Each rotation of a transmission gear 63 causes the air guide plate 53 to swing back and forth once. The servo motor 71 is controlled by a PLC control panel. This PLC control panel can adjust the rotation speed of the servo motor 71 to regulate the sweeping speed of the air guide plates 53 during their reciprocating swing. Furthermore, the PLC control panel can stop the servo motor 71 when the air guide plate 53 reaches a specified angle position, thus enabling sweeping and multi-angle air guidance adjustment.

[0043] Specifically, a reducer 8 is provided on the mounting bracket 5. The input end of the reducer 8 is connected to the output end of the servo motor 71, and the output end of the reducer 8 is connected to the rotating shaft 72 and drives the rotating shaft 72 to rotate.

[0044] By setting the reducer 8, the output torque of the servo motor 71 to the rotating shaft 72 can be effectively increased, which is beneficial to the smooth operation of the air guide plate 53 in adjusting its working mode. The use of the reducer 8 in conjunction with the motor to increase the output torque is a prior art in this application and will not be described in detail here.

[0045] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and does not constitute any limitation on this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the technical solution of this utility model, or modify it into equivalent embodiments, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this utility model. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technology of this utility model without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this utility model shall fall within the protection scope of this technical solution.

Claims

1. A fruit washing and drying integrated machine, characterized in that, The device includes a frame and a conveyor belt mounted on the frame. The conveyor belt has several drainage holes and is divided into a low-level section, an uphill section, and a high-level section along its conveying direction. A cleaning tank is located on the low-level section of the frame, and a spray assembly is installed above the cleaning tank. A mounting frame is located on the frame and is positioned on the high-level section. Several fans with hoods are mounted on the mounting frame. Several air guide plates are rotatably mounted at the lower end of each air hood. Each air hood is equipped with an adjustment assembly for adjusting the angle of the air guide plates. A drive mechanism is mounted on the mounting frame and is connected to the adjustment assembly to adjust the angle of the air guide plates.

2. The fruit washing and drying integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spray assembly includes a water supply pipe and several spray branch pipes. The water supply pipe is connected to the several spray branch pipes. A water pump is installed on the water supply pipe. The several branch pipes are arranged in an array above the cleaning tank. Several nozzles are installed on the spray branch pipes.

3. The fruit washing and drying integrated machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the aforementioned water spray branch pipes is equipped with a valve.

4. The fruit washing and drying integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveyor belt is equipped with several partitions for pushing the fruit.

5. A fruit washing and drying integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several overflow pipes are connected to one side of the cleaning tank, and collection pipes with valves are connected to the several overflow pipes.

6. A fruit washing and drying integrated machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: Several of the overflow pipes are aligned with the height of the conveyor belt at the low-lying section of the road.

7. A fruit washing and drying integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly includes a movable frame, a connecting rod, and a transmission gear. The movable frame is movably mounted on the mounting frame, and a plurality of limiting blocks are rotatably arranged on the movable frame. Each limiting block is slidably engaged with each of the air guide plates. The transmission gear is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame. One end of the connecting rod is eccentrically hinged to the transmission gear, and the other end of the connecting rod is hinged to the movable frame. The driving mechanism is used to drive the plurality of transmission gears to rotate.

8. A fruit washing and drying integrated machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The drive mechanism includes a servo motor, a rotating shaft, and several drive gears. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket. The several drive gears are coaxially mounted on the rotating shaft. The several drive gears mesh with several transmission gears one by one. The servo motor is connected to the rotating shaft and drives the rotating shaft to rotate.

9. A fruit washing and drying integrated machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mounting bracket is equipped with a speed reducer. The input end of the speed reducer is connected to the output end of the servo motor, and the output end of the speed reducer is connected to the rotating shaft and drives the rotating shaft to rotate.

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