Bean sprout basket overturning mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to a turnover mechanism for a bean sprout basket. According to the technical scheme, the device comprises a bean sprout basket, an opening in the upper end of the bean sprout basket is provided with an outer edge, the bottom of the bean sprout basket is evenly provided with a plurality of water permeable notches, the bean sprout basket is inserted into an overturning frame, rotating shafts are fixedly connected to the middles of the bottoms of the left side and the right side of the overturning frame respectively, and holes are formed in the four corners of the overturning frame respectively to install rotary pressing air cylinders; the outer end of the right rotating shaft is fixedly sleeved with a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism is fixedly installed on the outer side wall of the right side plate, and the middle portions of the lower portions of the left side plate and the right side plate are rotationally inserted into the two ends of a flushing water pipe respectively. The left end of the flushing water pipe is closed and fixedly connected with an output shaft of a second motor installed on the outer side of the left side plate, and a plurality of water spray nozzles are evenly formed in the portion, directly facing the bean sprout basket, of the flushing water pipe from left to right. The bean sprout basket has the advantages that the bean sprout basket is automatically turned over, washing is rapidly completed, and the repeated use efficiency of the bean sprout basket is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of bean sprout production equipment and relates to a bean sprout basket turning mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Bean sprouts, also known as sprouted vegetables, are naturally grown from soybeans, mung beans, and other legumes by soaking them in water. They are highly nutritious and a common vegetable, known for their crisp texture and delicate aroma, creating a unique flavor and taste. They have been a traditional and popular vegetable in my country since ancient times. Currently, bean sprout production commonly utilizes hydroponics. In the sprouting process, seeds are first soaked, then placed in sprouting baskets, watered several times a day to maintain humidity and a suitable temperature, allowing the beans to germinate and grow into sprouts. Once the sprouts reach a predetermined standard, they are removed from the baskets, and new beans are added to continue cultivation. Using sprouting baskets for batch cultivation helps control growth conditions and ensures proper nutrient management for the sprouts. Once the bean sprouts have reached the required growth stage, they are removed from the bean sprout basket. This process often requires a basket turning mechanism. Existing basket turning mechanisms typically use vibration after turning to dispose of the contents, causing any residue inside the basket to fall off. This method can easily damage the basket over time. Furthermore, because bean sprouts are small, they are not easily shaken off by vibration, resulting in incomplete cleaning of the baskets. This necessitates manual secondary cleaning before reuse, increasing labor intensity and reducing the turnover efficiency of the bean sprout baskets.

[0003] Therefore, this utility model provides a bean sprout basket flipping mechanism to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model discloses a bean sprout basket flipping mechanism. The technical solution adopted is as follows: a bean sprout basket is provided with an outer edge at the upper opening of the bean sprout basket, and several permeable grooves are evenly opened at the bottom of the bean sprout basket. The bean sprout basket is inserted into a flipping frame. The middle part of the bottom of the left and right sides of the flipping frame is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft. A rotating pressing cylinder is installed in the holes at the four corners of the flipping frame. The left and right rotating shafts are rotatably inserted into the upper part of the side plates. The outer end of the right rotating shaft is fixedly fitted with a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is fixedly installed on the outer side wall of the right side plate. The middle part of the lower part of the left and right side plates is rotatably inserted into both ends of a rinsing water pipe. The left end of the rinsing water pipe is closed and fixedly connected to the output shaft of a second motor installed on the outer side of the left side plate. Several spray nozzles are evenly opened from left to right on the part of the rinsing water pipe facing the bean sprout basket.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, notches are made in the middle of the four inner edges of the flipping frame; by making notches, it is convenient for manual handling of the bean sprout basket from and out of the flipping frame.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the lower edges of the left and right side plates are fixedly connected together by a mounting base plate.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the driving mechanism includes a first gear fixedly mounted on the right-side rotating shaft, the lower edge of the first gear meshing with the teeth of a second gear, the second gear fixedly mounted on the output shaft of a first motor, and the first motor fixedly mounted on the right-side side plate by a U-shaped fixing bracket; by adopting a driving mechanism, it is convenient to flexibly flip the flipping frame and improve the efficiency of discharging the bean sprout basket.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a receiving frame is placed on the base plate.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the right end of the flushing water pipe is connected to the inlet pipe of the water pump installed on the right side plate via a rotary sealing joint.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By simultaneously controlling the rotation of the four corner cylinders of the bean sprout basket, the outer edges of the four corners of the bean sprout basket are pressed tightly onto the flipping frame. Then, by controlling the first motor to drive the second gear to rotate, the second gear drives the first gear to rotate, which in turn drives the right-side rotating shaft to rotate 180 degrees, causing the flipping frame to flip the bean sprout basket, thereby pouring the bean sprouts in the basket into the receiving frame below. After flipping 180 degrees, the bean sprout basket rotates back and forth through the rinsing water pipe at the bottom, spraying high-pressure water jets into the interior of the bean sprout basket, thereby quickly completing its rinsing and improving the reuse efficiency of the bean sprout basket. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the flip frame of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism of this utility model.

[0014] In the diagram: 1-Bean sprout basket, 2-Flipping frame, 3-Side plate, 4-Drive mechanism, 5-Rinsing water pipe, 6-Second motor, 7-Collection frame, 8-Water pump, 11-Outer edge, 12-Water permeable trough, 21-Rotating shaft, 22-Rotating downward pressing cylinder, 23-Notch, 31-Bottom plate, 41-First gear, 42-Second gear, 43-First motor, 44-U-shaped fixing frame, 51-Water spray nozzle, 52-Rotating sealing joint. Detailed Implementation

[0015] Example 1

[0016] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the bean sprout basket flipping mechanism of this utility model adopts the following technical solution: It includes a bean sprout basket 1, with an outer edge 11 at the upper opening and several permeable grooves 12 evenly distributed at the bottom. The bean sprout basket 1 is inserted into a flipping frame 2. Rotary shafts 21 are fixedly connected to the middle parts of the bottom of the left and right sides of the flipping frame 2. Rotary pressing cylinders 22 are installed at the four corners of the flipping frame 2. Notches 23 are formed in the middle parts of the four inner edges of the flipping frame 2. The left and right rotating shafts 21 are rotatably inserted into the upper part of a side plate 3. A driving mechanism 4 is fixedly mounted on the outer end of the right rotating shaft 21. The driving mechanism 4 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the right side plate 3. The driving mechanism 4 includes a first gear 41 fixedly mounted on the right rotating shaft 21. The lower edge of the first gear 41 meshes with the teeth of the second gear 42. The second gear 42 is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the first motor 43. The first motor 43 is fixedly mounted on the right side plate 3 by a U-shaped fixing bracket 44. The lower edges of the left and right side plates 3 are fixedly connected together by a mounting base plate 31. The lower middle part of the left and right side plates 3 is rotatably inserted into both ends of the rinsing water pipe 5. The left end of the rinsing water pipe 5 is closed and fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor 6 mounted on the outside of the left side plate 3. Several spray nozzles 51 are evenly opened from left to right on the part of the rinsing water pipe 5 facing the bean sprout basket 1. A receiving basket 7 is placed on the base plate 31. The right end of the rinsing water pipe 5 is connected to the inlet pipe of the water pump 8 mounted on the right side plate 3 by a rotary sealing joint 52.

[0017] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Bean sprouts grow to a suitable length in the bean sprout basket 1 and are placed in the flipping frame 2. The external water pipe is connected to the water pump 8. Then, the four corner rotating and pressing cylinders 22 are controlled to press down, pressing the bean sprout basket 1 tightly into the flipping frame 2. Then, the first motor 43 is controlled to rotate 180 degrees. The first motor drives the right-end rotating shaft 21 to rotate through the mechanical transmission of the second gear 42 and the first gear 41, thereby causing the flipping frame 2 and the bean sprout basket 1 to rotate 180 degrees, pouring the bean sprouts inside into the lower receiving frame 7. Then, the second motor 6 is controlled to rotate back and forth while the water pump 8 is started, driving the rinsing water pipe 5 to rotate back and forth, so that the high-pressure water jet sprayed from the water nozzle 51 rushes upward into the inverted bean sprout basket 1, rinsing all the residue inside. Then, the first motor 43 is controlled to rotate in the opposite direction 180 degrees, releasing the four corner rotating and pressing cylinders 22. The bean sprout basket 1 can then be taken out through the notch 23.

[0018] Electrical connection methods or structures not described in detail in this article are existing technologies.

[0019] While the specific embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above, this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Modifications or variations that do not involve creative labor are still within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A bean sprout basket flipping mechanism, comprising a bean sprout basket (1), wherein the upper opening of the bean sprout basket (1) is provided with an outer edge (11), and the bottom of the bean sprout basket (1) is evenly provided with a plurality of permeable grooves (12), characterized in that: The bean sprout basket (1) is inserted into the flip frame (2). The middle part of the bottom of the left and right sides of the flip frame (2) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (21). The four corners of the flip frame (2) are respectively opened to install the rotating pressing cylinder (22). The left and right rotating shafts (21) are respectively rotatably inserted into the upper part of the side plate (3). The outer end of the right rotating shaft (21) is fixedly fitted with the drive mechanism (4). The drive mechanism (4) is fixedly installed on the outer side wall of the right side plate (3). The middle part of the lower part of the left and right side plates (3) is respectively rotatably inserted into the two ends of the rinsing water pipe (5). The left end of the rinsing water pipe (5) is closed and fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor (6) installed on the outer side of the left side plate (3). The part of the rinsing water pipe (5) facing the bean sprout basket (1) is evenly opened with several water spray nozzles (51) from left to right.

2. The bean sprout basket flipping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner four edges of the flip frame (2) are respectively provided with notches (23).

3. The bean sprout basket flipping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower edges of the left and right side plates (3) are fixedly connected together by the mounting base plate (31).

4. The bean sprout basket flipping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism (4) includes a first gear (41) fixedly mounted on the right side shaft (21), the lower edge of the first gear (41) meshing with the teeth of the second gear (42), the second gear (42) fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the first motor (43), and the first motor (43) fixedly mounted on the right side plate (3) by a U-shaped fixing bracket (44).

5. The bean sprout basket flipping mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: A receiving frame (7) is placed on the base plate (31).

6. The bean sprout basket flipping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The right end of the flushing water pipe (5) is connected to the inlet pipe of the water pump (8) installed on the right side plate (3) via a rotary sealing joint (52).

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