Spiral cleaning tank structure
The spiral water flow design of the spiral washing tank structure solves the problems of material spillage and physical damage to vegetables caused by traditional washing equipment, achieving a high-efficiency and low-cost vegetable washing solution.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG HENRY FOOD MASCH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Traditional vegetable washing equipment is prone to spillage or breakage when washing and cutting vegetables, and it can cause physical damage to tender leafy vegetables. It also has a large footprint, high cost, and difficulty in effectively cleaning the mud and sand attached to the folds or crevices of vegetables.
The spiral cleaning tank structure is adopted, with the nozzles spraying water from the front or rear side wall to the bottom, forming a spiral water flow that promotes the uniform diffusion of materials, avoids mechanical collisions, and combines centrifugal force to make mud and sand settle quickly, shortening the cleaning path and reducing the size of the equipment.
Under the same cleaning time, the spiral path length is increased by 6-7 times, which protects the integrity of crisp and tender vegetables, reduces space occupation and manufacturing costs, and improves cleaning efficiency and effectiveness.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of cleaning device technology, for example to a spiral cleaning tank structure. Background Technology
[0002] The descriptions in this section are provided only as background information relating to this disclosure and do not constitute prior art.
[0003] Traditional vegetable cleaning equipment typically uses methods such as bubble agitation, spray rinsing, or ultrasonic vibration for cleaning. However, these methods have significant drawbacks when dealing with chopped vegetables or vegetables with a crisp texture: chopped vegetables are prone to falling off or breaking due to mechanical impact at the discharge end, resulting in material waste; ultrasonic vibration or high-pressure spraying can easily cause physical damage to the surface of tender leafy vegetables (such as spinach and lettuce), affecting product quality; existing equipment requires a long, straight cleaning tank to ensure the cleaning path, resulting in a large footprint and high cost; traditional water rinsing is difficult to effectively separate mud and sand adhering to the folds or crevices of vegetables, requiring multiple rinses. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This application provides a spiral cleaning tank structure. The nozzle sprays water from the front or rear side wall to the bottom. Since the bottom is arc-shaped, it continues to push the water flow from the bottom to the opposite side, and then from the bottom of the opposite side upwards, and then circulates back to the nozzle. In addition, it is inclined towards the discharge side, thus forming a spiral water flow towards the discharge side. The spiral water flow promotes the uniform diffusion of materials, avoids mechanical collisions, and protects the surface integrity of crisp and tender vegetables. Under the same cleaning time, the spiral path length is increased by 6-7 times, the equipment size is reduced, the site occupation and manufacturing cost are reduced, and the centrifugal force causes the mud and sand to settle quickly.
[0005] A spiral cleaning tank structure includes: a cleaning tank, a nozzle, and a drain outlet;
[0006] The cleaning tank has an arc-shaped bottom;
[0007] The nozzles are installed on the front or rear sidewall of the inner wall of the cleaning tank. Multiple nozzles are installed in the extension or length direction of the cleaning tank, and their water outlet direction is towards the bottom of the cleaning tank and inclined towards the discharge side.
[0008] The drain outlet is located on the cleaning tank.
[0009] The nozzle sprays water from the front or rear side wall to the bottom. Because the bottom is curved, it continues to push the water flow from the bottom to the opposite side, and then from the bottom of the opposite side upwards, and then circulates back to the nozzle. In addition, it is inclined towards the discharge side, thus forming a spiral water flow towards the discharge side. The spiral water flow promotes the uniform diffusion of materials, avoids mechanical collisions, and protects the integrity of the surface of crisp and tender vegetables. Under the same cleaning time, the spiral path length is increased by 6-7 times, the equipment size is reduced, the site occupation and manufacturing costs are reduced, and the centrifugal force causes the mud and sand to settle quickly.
[0010] In some embodiments, the bottom of the cleaning tank is arc-shaped, and the bottom of the cleaning tank is tangent to the front and rear sidewalls of the cleaning tank.
[0011] In some embodiments, the spiral cleaning tank structure further includes:
[0012] The circulation port is located on the cleaning tank;
[0013] The circulating water tank is connected to the circulation port;
[0014] The circulating pump has its inlet connected to the circulating water tank and its outlet connected to the nozzle.
[0015] In some embodiments, the circulation port is rectangular, with a length that is more than 1 / 2 of the length of the cleaning tank, and a filter screen is provided on the circulation port.
[0016] In some embodiments, the circulation port is located at the bottom of the cleaning tank and away from the side wall of the cleaning tank where the nozzle is located.
[0017] In some embodiments, the mesh diameter of the filter screen is larger than the diameter of the mud and sand but smaller than the diameter of the object to be cleaned.
[0018] In some embodiments, the bottom of the cleaning tank is inclined arc-shaped, with the feed side higher than the discharge side.
[0019] In some embodiments, the nozzles are arranged in a straight line.
[0020] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description
[0021] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:
[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the spiral cleaning tank structure provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;
[0023] Figure 2This is a rear view schematic diagram of the spiral cleaning tank structure provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a top view of the spiral cleaning tank structure provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a left-side view of the spiral cleaning tank structure provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;
[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of section view along direction B in the diagram;
[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A sectional view along direction A.
[0028] Figure label:
[0029] 11. Cleaning tank; 111. Front side wall; 112. Left side wall; 113. Rear side wall; 114. Right side wall; 115. Lower side wall; 12. Circulating water tank; 13. Circulating pump; 14. Drain outlet; 15. Filter screen; 16. Circulation port; 17. Nozzle; 18. Frame. Detailed Implementation
[0030] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.
[0031] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.
[0032] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.
[0033] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.
[0034] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.
[0035] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.
[0036] Combination Figure 1-6 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a spiral cleaning tank 11 structure, including: a cleaning tank 11, a nozzle 17, and a drain outlet 14;
[0037] The cleaning tank 11 has an arc-shaped bottom and is made of stainless steel. The cleaning tank 11 includes a front side wall 111, a rear side wall 113, a left side wall 112, a right side wall 114, and a lower side wall 115. The lower side wall 115 is the bottom and is arc-shaped. The area of the left side wall 112 is the feeding port, the right side wall 114 is an inclined surface, and the area of the right side wall 114 is the discharge port.
[0038] The cleaning tank 11 is mounted on the frame 18.
[0039] Spray nozzles 17 are installed on the front side wall 111 or the rear side wall 113 of the inner wall of the cleaning tank 11. Multiple nozzles are installed along the extension or length of the cleaning tank 11, with the water outlet direction facing the bottom of the cleaning tank 11 and inclined towards the discharge side. In the figure, spray nozzle 17 is installed on the rear side wall 113. The water outlet direction of spray nozzle 17 is vertically downward and inclined to the right at 5°-60°. In the figure, spray nozzle 17 is installed on the rear side wall 113 and inclined to the right.
[0040] Drain outlet 14 is provided on the cleaning tank 11. Drain outlet 14 is located at the intersection of the lower side wall 115 and the right side wall 114.
[0041] The nozzle 17 sprays water from the front sidewall 111 or the rear sidewall 113 to the bottom. Since the bottom is arc-shaped, it continues to push the water flow from the bottom to the opposite side, and then from the bottom on the opposite side upwards, and then circulates back to the nozzle 17. In addition, it is inclined towards the discharge side, thus forming a spiral water flow towards the discharge side. The spiral water flow promotes the uniform diffusion of materials, avoids mechanical collisions, and protects the integrity of the surface of crisp and tender vegetables. Under the same cleaning time, the spiral path length is increased by 6-7 times, the equipment size is reduced, the site occupation and manufacturing cost are reduced, and the centrifugal force causes the mud and sand to settle quickly.
[0042] In some embodiments, the bottom of the cleaning tank 11 is arc-shaped, and the bottom of the cleaning tank 11 is tangent to the front sidewall 111 and the rear sidewall 113 of the cleaning tank 11.
[0043] In some embodiments, the spiral cleaning tank 11 structure further includes:
[0044] The circulation port 16 is located on the cleaning tank 11;
[0045] The circulating water tank 12 is connected to the circulation port 16 via a pipe;
[0046] The circulation pump 13 has its inlet connected to the circulation water tank 12 via a pipe, and its outlet connected to the nozzle 17 via a pipe.
[0047] The circulating water tank 12 and the circulating pump 13 are mounted on the frame 18 or on the ground.
[0048] In some embodiments, the circulation port 16 is rectangular, and its length accounts for more than 1 / 2 of the length of the cleaning tank 11. A filter screen 15 is provided on the circulation port 16.
[0049] In some embodiments, the circulation port 16 is located at the bottom of the cleaning tank 11 and away from the side wall of the cleaning tank 11 where the nozzle 17 is located.
[0050] In some embodiments, the mesh diameter of the filter screen 15 is larger than the diameter of the mud and sand but smaller than the diameter of the object to be cleaned. The area of the filter screen 15 is larger than that of the circulation port 16. The filter screen 15 is a rectangular arc-shaped filter screen 15, and the filter screen 15 is fixed to the lower side wall 115 of the cleaning tank 11. A gap is provided between the filter screen 15 and the lower side wall 115 of the cleaning tank 11.
[0051] In some embodiments, the bottom of the cleaning tank 11 is inclined arc-shaped, with the feed side higher than the discharge side.
[0052] In some embodiments, the nozzles 17 are arranged in a straight line.
[0053] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A spiral cleaning tank structure, characterized in that, include: The cleaning tank has an arc-shaped bottom; The nozzles are installed on the front or rear sidewall of the inner wall of the cleaning tank. Multiple nozzles are installed in the extension or length direction of the cleaning tank, and their water outlet direction is towards the bottom of the cleaning tank and inclined towards the discharge side. The drain outlet is located on the cleaning tank.
2. The spiral cleaning tank structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the cleaning tank is arc-shaped, and the bottom of the cleaning tank is tangent to the front and rear side walls of the cleaning tank.
3. The spiral cleaning tank structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The circulation port is located on the cleaning tank; The circulating water tank is connected to the circulation port; The circulating pump has its inlet connected to the circulating water tank and its outlet connected to the nozzle.
4. The spiral cleaning tank structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The circulation port is rectangular, with its length accounting for more than 1 / 2 of the length of the cleaning tank, and a filter screen is installed on the circulation port.
5. The spiral cleaning tank structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The circulation port is located at the bottom of the cleaning tank and away from the side wall of the cleaning tank where the nozzle is located.
6. The spiral cleaning tank structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mesh diameter of the filter screen is larger than the diameter of the mud and sand but smaller than the diameter of the object to be cleaned.
7. The spiral cleaning tank structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the cleaning tank is sloping and arc-shaped, with the feed side higher than the discharge side.
8. The spiral cleaning tank structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The nozzles are arranged in a straight line.