Egg surface cleaning and sterilizing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an egg surface cleaning and sterilizing device which comprises a cleaning box with an opening in the upper end, a support is fixedly arranged in the cleaning box, a non-closed spiral sliding way is fixedly arranged on the support, and the spiral sliding way comprises a feeding port formed in the top of the spiral sliding way and a discharging port formed in the bottom of the spiral sliding way. A feeding box with an opening in the upper end is further fixedly arranged in the cleaning box, a slope surface is arranged at the bottom of the feeding box, a discharging opening is formed in the side wall of the feeding box, the bottom of the discharging opening is connected with the lowest position of the slope surface, a feeding opening of the spiral sliding way is connected with the discharging opening, and the lowest position of the slope surface is not lower than the lowest position of the feeding opening; a lifting conveying belt is further arranged in the cleaning box, and a discharging opening in the bottom of the spiral sliding way is connected with the lifting conveying belt. According to the device, the surfaces of eggs can be further cleaned after the eggs are preliminarily brushed by the nylon brush, meanwhile, sterilization is conducted synchronously during cleaning, and the cleanliness and the sterilization effect of the surfaces of the eggs are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of egg processing technology, specifically to an egg surface cleaning and sterilization device. Background Technology

[0002] During the laying process, eggs may come into contact with dust, chicken droppings, feathers, and other impurities from the chicken coop. These impurities not only affect the appearance of the eggs but may also carry bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. If not cleaned, these impurities can contaminate the eggs during storage, transportation, or consumer handling. Cleaned eggs are also easier to store and transport, reducing the risk of spoilage and extending their shelf life, thus improving their market quality.

[0003] Current egg cleaning methods primarily rely on nylon brushes and water jets. After cleaning, eggs are soaked in a disinfectant (usually chlorine-based) or irradiated with ultraviolet light for sterilization. However, because egg surfaces are not entirely smooth but have some rough areas, dirt and impurities can adhere to these rough surfaces. Therefore, using only nylon brushes to clean egg surfaces may not be sufficient for cleaning and may also reduce the effectiveness of sterilization.

[0004] Therefore, an egg surface cleaning and sterilization device is designed. After the egg is initially brushed with a nylon brush, the device can further clean the egg surface and sterilize it simultaneously during the cleaning process, thereby improving the cleanliness and sterilization effect of the egg surface. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an egg surface cleaning and sterilization device to solve the problems described in the background art.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0007] An egg surface cleaning and sterilization device includes a cleaning box with an open top, a support fixed inside the cleaning box, and an unclosed spiral slide fixed on the support. The spiral slide includes a feed inlet at the top and a discharge outlet at the bottom. A feed box with an open top is also fixed inside the cleaning box. The bottom of the feed box has a slope, and a discharge outlet is opened on the side wall of the feed box. The bottom of the discharge outlet is connected to the lowest point of the slope. The feed inlet and discharge outlet of the spiral slide are connected, and the lowest point of the slope is not lower than the lowest point of the feed inlet. An ultrasonic cleaning mechanism and a lifting conveyor belt are also provided inside the cleaning box, and the discharge outlet at the bottom of the spiral slide is connected to the lifting conveyor belt.

[0008] When using the above method, pour sterilizing agent into the cleaning box, ensuring the sterilization agent covers the spiral chute and the feeding box. Add the eggs, which have been cleaned with nylon brushes, one by one into the feeding box. Buffered by the water, the eggs slowly sink to the bottom of the feeding box and slide down the slope towards the discharge port. From there, they slide into the non-enclosed spiral chute. The eggs continuously spiral down the chute. During this process, the ultrasonic cleaning mechanism emits ultrasonic waves to clean the egg surface. The ultrasonic waves generate bubbles in the water to remove dirt from the egg surface. After the eggs slide to the bottom of the spiral chute, they enter the lifting conveyor belt from the discharge port and are lifted out of the cleaning box.

[0009] By setting up an open spiral slide, eggs can be arranged in an orderly manner and moved in the cleaning box, exposing the surface of each egg. This allows for comprehensive ultrasonic cleaning of the egg surface. At the same time, the spiral slide can effectively utilize space, increasing the egg capacity in the cleaning box in the vertical direction and increasing the cleaning time of the eggs in the cleaning box. This allows the eggs sufficient time to be cleaned by ultrasonic waves and sufficient time to be immersed in the sterilizing agent for sterilization, thereby improving the cleanliness and sterilization effect of the egg surface.

[0010] A further technical solution is that the ultrasonic cleaning mechanism includes a tubular mounting wall disposed inside the cleaning tank. The bottom of the mounting wall is sealed, and the top of the mounting wall is open. The mounting wall is disposed inside the spiral slide. The interior of the mounting wall is in a water-free state. The ultrasonic cleaning mechanism also includes an ultrasonic transducer and an ultrasonic generator. The ultrasonic transducer is fixed on the inner side wall of the mounting wall, and the ultrasonic generator is disposed inside the mounting wall. The ultrasonic generator and the ultrasonic transducer are electrically connected.

[0011] When using the above scheme, by placing the tubular structure mounting wall inside the spiral slide, and then reasonably setting the installation density and orientation of the ultrasonic transducers, the egg can receive sufficient and uniform ultrasonic cleaning when sliding in the spiral slide.

[0012] A further technical solution is that the spiral chute includes multiple non-enclosed straight chute sections and multiple right-angle curved chute sections. The straight chute sections are inclined, and the straight chute sections and right-angle curved chute sections are connected to each other to form a spiral chute section that spirals downwards. The cross-section of the spiral chute section is rectangular. The uppermost and lowermost sections of the spiral chute section are connected to straight chute sections. The uppermost straight chute section of the spiral chute section is connected to the discharge port, and the lowermost straight chute section of the spiral chute section is connected to the lifting conveyor belt.

[0013] When using the above scheme, eggs are discharged from the outlet of the feed box, enter the uppermost straight slide of the spiral slide, and finally exit from the lowermost straight slide of the spiral slide onto the lifting conveyor belt. Simultaneously, by setting up straight slides and right-angle curved slides to form a spiral slide with a rectangular cross-section, the installation and fabrication of the spiral slide are made more convenient, and the arrangement of the ultrasonic transducers on the mounting wall is also more convenient.

[0014] A further technical solution is that the straight slide includes three round rods, which are parallel to each other and are respectively arranged at the three vertices of a virtual triangle. When the straight slide is set up, two round rods are distributed to the left and right, and one round rod is located directly below the middle of the two round rods.

[0015] When using the above solution, the straight slide formed by the three round rods not only allows the egg to slide stably, but also exposes the egg surface to the maximum extent, which facilitates ultrasonic cleaning and sterilization soaking of the egg surface.

[0016] A further technical solution is that the right-angle curved slide includes an inclined bottom plate, an outer curved wall, and an inner curved wall. The outer curved wall and the inner curved wall are fixed to the upper end of the inclined bottom plate to form a right-angle curve. One of the three round rods of the straight slide is connected to the outer curved wall, another round rod is connected to the inner curved wall, and the last round rod is connected to the inclined bottom plate.

[0017] When using the above solution, by setting up a right-angle curved slide formed by an inclined bottom plate, an outer curved wall, and an inner curved wall, it is possible to effectively prevent the egg from rushing out of the spiral slide when turning.

[0018] A further technical solution is that the cross-section of the mounting wall is rectangular.

[0019] When using the above scheme, the mounting wall with a rectangular cross-section is a better match for the spiral slide with a rectangular cross-section, which is beneficial for the arrangement of the ultrasonic transducer.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] 1. Highly efficient cleaning and sterilization: By using sterilizing agents and ultrasonic cleaning mechanisms, the solution can fully cover and effectively clean the egg surface, remove dirt, and improve the cleanliness and sterilization effect of the egg surface.

[0022] 2. High space utilization: The non-enclosed spiral slide design allows eggs to be arranged vertically, increasing the egg capacity of the cleaning box and extending the cleaning and soaking time of the eggs in the cleaning box. Sufficient time also ensures the ultrasonic cleaning effect and the soaking sterilization effect.

[0023] 3. Uniform ultrasonic coverage: The tubular mounting wall and the reasonable arrangement of ultrasonic transducers ensure that the egg receives sufficient and uniform ultrasonic cleaning during the sliding process, enhancing the cleaning effect.

[0024] 4. Easy to install and manufacture: The straight slide and the right-angle curved slide form a spiral slide with a rectangular cross-section, which makes the installation and manufacture of the entire slide easier and also facilitates the arrangement of ultrasonic transducers.

[0025] 5. Stable gliding and exposed surface: The straight slide design consisting of three round rods not only allows the egg to glide stably, but also exposes the egg surface to the maximum extent, which is beneficial for ultrasonic cleaning and soaking in sterilizing agents.

[0026] 6. Prevent eggs from running off the slide: By setting up a right-angle curved slide composed of an inclined bottom plate, an outer curved wall, and an inner curved wall, the solution effectively avoids the risk of eggs running off the spiral slide when turning, thus improving the stability of the cleaning process. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall design of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view of the middle section of the structure;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a spiral slide.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the cross-sectional arrangement of the three round rods for a straight slide.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a 3D schematic diagram of a right-angle curved slide.

[0032] In the diagram, 1. Cleaning box, 2. Support frame, 3. Mounting wall, 4. Lifting conveyor belt, 5. Feed box, 6. Slope, 7. Spiral slide, 8. Ultrasonic transducer, 9. Ultrasonic generator, 10. Discharge port, 11. Right-angle curved slide, 12. Straight slide, 13. Round rod, 14. Egg, 15. Inclined bottom plate, 16. Outer curved wall, 17. Inner curved wall. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To better understand the technical content of this utility model, specific embodiments are provided below, and the utility model will be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0034] See Figures 1 to 5 An egg surface cleaning and sterilization device includes a cleaning tank 1 with an open top, a support 2 fixed inside the cleaning tank 1, and a non-enclosed spiral slide 7 fixed on the support 2. The spiral slide 7 includes a feed inlet at the top of the spiral slide 7 and a discharge outlet at the bottom of the spiral slide 7.

[0035] Specifically, the spiral slide 7 includes multiple non-enclosed straight slides 12 and multiple right-angle curved slides 11. The straight slides 12 are inclined, and the straight slides 12 and right-angle curved slides 11 are interconnected to form a downward spiral slide 7. The cross-section of the spiral slide 7 is rectangular, and the uppermost and lowermost parts of the spiral slide 7 are connected to the straight slides 12. The inlet of the uppermost straight slide 12 is the feed inlet, and the outlet of the lowermost straight slide 12 is the discharge outlet.

[0036] Specifically, the straight slide 12 includes three round rods 13, which are parallel to each other and are arranged at the three vertices of a virtual triangle. When the straight slide 12 is set up, two round rods 13 are distributed to the left and right, and one round rod 13 is located directly below the middle of the two round rods 13, so that the egg 14 can slide stably between the three round rods 13.

[0037] Specifically, the right-angle curved slide 11 includes an inclined bottom plate 15, an outer curved wall 16, and an inner curved wall 17. The outer curved wall 16 and the inner curved wall 17 are fixed to the upper end of the inclined bottom plate 15 to form a right-angle curve. One of the three round rods 13 of the straight slide 12 is connected to the outer curved wall 16, another round rod 13 is connected to the inner curved wall 17, and the last round rod 13 is connected to the inclined bottom plate 15.

[0038] The round rod 13 on the outer periphery of the straight slide 12 of the spiral slide 7 is fixedly connected to the bracket 2.

[0039] The cleaning box 1 is also fixed with a feed box 5 with an opening at the top. The bottom of the feed box 5 is provided with a slope 6. The side wall of the feed box 5 is provided with a discharge port 10. The bottom of the discharge port 10 is connected to the lowest point of the slope 6. The feed port of the straight slide 12 at the top of the spiral slide 7 is connected to the discharge port 10. The lowest point of the slope 6 is not lower than the lowest point of the feed port.

[0040] The cleaning tank 1 is also equipped with an ultrasonic cleaning mechanism.

[0041] Specifically, the ultrasonic cleaning mechanism includes a tubular mounting wall 3 located inside the cleaning tank 1. The bottom of the mounting wall 3 is sealed, and the top of the mounting wall 3 is open. The mounting wall 3 is located inside the spiral slide 7 and is in a water-free state. The ultrasonic cleaning mechanism also includes an ultrasonic transducer 8 and an ultrasonic generator 9. The ultrasonic transducer 8 is fixed on the inner side wall of the mounting wall 3, and the ultrasonic generator 9 is located inside the mounting wall 3. The ultrasonic generator 9 is electrically connected to the ultrasonic transducer 8.

[0042] Preferably, the cross-section of the mounting wall 3 is rectangular.

[0043] The cleaning box 1 is also equipped with a lifting conveyor belt 4, and the discharge port of the straight slide 12 at the bottom of the spiral slide 7 is connected to the lifting conveyor belt 4.

[0044] It should be noted that the lifting conveyor belt 4 in this disclosure is a grooved egg conveyor belt commonly used in egg production lines, and its specific structure will not be described in detail here. Those skilled in the art can use existing egg conveyor belt structures to arrange the lifting conveyor belt 4.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. 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. An egg surface cleaning and sterilization device, characterized in that: The system includes a cleaning box with an open top, a support frame fixed inside the cleaning box, and a non-enclosed spiral slide fixed on the support frame. The spiral slide includes a feed inlet at the top and a discharge outlet at the bottom. The cleaning box also has a feed box with an open top, a slope at the bottom, and a discharge outlet on the side wall of the feed box. The bottom of the discharge outlet is connected to the lowest point of the slope. The feed inlet and discharge outlet of the spiral slide are connected, and the lowest point of the slope is not lower than the lowest point of the feed inlet. The cleaning box also includes an ultrasonic cleaning mechanism and a lifting conveyor belt. The discharge outlet at the bottom of the spiral slide is connected to the lifting conveyor belt.

2. The egg surface cleaning and sterilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ultrasonic cleaning mechanism includes a tubular mounting wall located inside the cleaning chamber. The bottom of the mounting wall is sealed, and the top of the mounting wall is open. The mounting wall is located inside a spiral slide, and the interior of the mounting wall is waterless. The ultrasonic cleaning mechanism also includes an ultrasonic transducer and an ultrasonic generator. The ultrasonic transducer is fixed on the inner side wall of the mounting wall, and the ultrasonic generator is located inside the mounting wall. The ultrasonic generator and the ultrasonic transducer are electrically connected.

3. The egg surface cleaning and sterilization device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The spiral chute includes multiple non-enclosed straight chute sections and multiple right-angle curved chute sections. The straight chute sections are inclined, and the straight chute sections and right-angle curved chute sections are connected to each other to form a downward spiral chute. The cross-section of the spiral chute section is rectangular. The top and bottom of the spiral chute section are connected to straight chute sections. The top straight chute section of the spiral chute section is connected to the discharge port, and the bottom straight chute section of the spiral chute section is connected to the lifting conveyor belt.

4. The egg surface cleaning and sterilization device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The straight slide includes three round rods, which are parallel to each other and are arranged at the three vertices of a virtual triangle. When the straight slide is set up, two round rods are distributed to the left and right, and one round rod is located directly below the middle of the two round rods.

5. The egg surface cleaning and sterilization device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The right-angle curved slide includes an inclined base plate, an outer curved wall, and an inner curved wall. The outer curved wall and the inner curved wall are fixed to the upper end of the inclined base plate to form a right-angle curve. One of the three round rods of the straight slide is connected to the outer curved wall, another round rod is connected to the inner curved wall, and the last round rod is connected to the inclined base plate.

6. The egg surface cleaning and sterilization device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cross-section of the mounting wall is rectangular.

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