Soybean cleaning device

By designing a multi-step gravity separation and centrifugal washing device, the problems of time-consuming and labor-intensive manual soybean washing were solved, achieving efficient washing and low-cost soybean milk production.

CN224250627UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19HUBEI WANHEYUAN SOYBEAN MILK PROD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUBEI WANHEYUAN SOYBEAN MILK PROD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-30
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Current soybean cleaning methods rely on manual operation, resulting in long cleaning times, high labor intensity, and difficulty in guaranteeing the effectiveness.

Method used

A soybean cleaning device was designed, comprising a first cleaning component, a second cleaning component, and a drying component. The device utilizes gravity separation and the centrifugal force of a rotating drum to perform multi-step cleaning, removing light and heavy impurities respectively, and then dehydrates the soybeans through the drying component.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient separation of impurities from soybeans, reduces labor intensity, improves cleaning efficiency, and lowers production costs.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a soybean cleaning device which comprises a machine frame, a first cleaning assembly, a second cleaning assembly and a drying assembly, the first cleaning assembly comprises a first cleaning barrel, a first water supply pipe and a first material conveying pipe, and the second cleaning assembly comprises a cleaning tank, a first motor, a second drainage hole and a second material conveying pipe. The drying assembly is connected with one end of the second material conveying pipe, and the drying assembly is used for drying the materials cleaned by the second material conveying pipe; through the arrangement of the first cleaning assembly, relatively light substances floating on the water surface in soybeans can be removed firstly, then impurities which are large in specific gravity and cannot be sucked are removed through the second cleaning assembly, and the obtained soybeans capable of being used for making soybean milk are dried through the drying assembly to be used for making soybean milk. The whole device is simple in structure, impurities in soybeans are separated through specific gravity in multiple steps, the manufacturing cost is low, and the effect of reducing the labor intensity of users can be achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of soybean processing equipment, specifically to a soybean cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Soy milk is an important part of people's diet in daily life. As a high-quality source of plant protein, it is rich in essential amino acids, low in saturated fat, and contains no cholesterol, which is beneficial to cardiovascular health. It is especially popular among vegetarians and lactose-intolerant people.

[0003] In the large-scale industrial production of soy milk, the first step is to wash the soybeans, the raw material, to remove impurities (stones, clods of earth, straw, etc.) and inferior soybeans. Currently, most soybean washing methods involve manual labor. This involves first filtering out impurities using a sieve, then re-washing the soybeans with water in a washing tank. Therefore, soybean washing is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and the washing effect is difficult to guarantee. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a soybean washing device to solve the problems of long washing time, high labor intensity and difficulty in guaranteeing the washing effect caused by the manual method of soybean washing.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] This application provides a soybean washing device, comprising:

[0007] frame;

[0008] The first cleaning assembly includes a first cleaning tank, a first water supply pipe, and a first material conveying pipe. The first cleaning tank is fixedly installed on the frame. The first water supply pipe is located at the bottom of the first cleaning tank and is used to supply clean water to the inner cavity of the first cleaning tank. The first material conveying pipe is located at the bottom of the first cleaning tank. A first drain hole is provided at the upper end of the inner cavity of the first cleaning tank.

[0009] The second cleaning assembly includes a cleaning tank, a first motor, a second drain hole, and a second material conveying pipe. The cleaning tank is fixedly installed on the frame. One end of the first material conveying pipe is connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the cleaning tank. The first motor is fixedly installed at the top of the cleaning tank. The output shaft of the first motor is equipped with blades. The second drain hole is located at the bottom of the cleaning tank, and the second material conveying pipe is located at the top of the cleaning tank.

[0010] A drying assembly is connected to one end of the second material conveying pipe, and the drying assembly is used to dry the material that has been cleaned by the second material conveying pipe.

[0011] Furthermore, the drying assembly includes a housing, a rotating drum, a second motor, and a transmission assembly. The housing is fixedly mounted on the frame, and the rotating drum is rotatably mounted inside the housing. The second motor drives the rotating drum to rotate through the transmission assembly. One end of the second material conveying pipe is rotatably mounted on one end of the rotating drum. The outer circumferential surface of the rotating drum is provided with multiple discharge holes, and the other end of the rotating drum is open. The second material conveying pipe is connected to the inner cavity of the rotating drum. The inner wall of the rotating drum is provided with spiral blades, and one end of the housing is provided with a discharge port, which is connected to the open end of the rotating drum.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a collection bucket, which is placed and installed on the frame and located below the discharge port.

[0013] Furthermore, the transmission assembly includes a driving gear and a driven gear, the second motor is connected to the driving gear, the driven gear is fixedly installed at one end of the rotating drum, and the driving gear meshes with the driven gear.

[0014] Furthermore, a drain pipe is also provided at the bottom of the outer casing.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] By incorporating a first washing component, relatively light substances floating on the water surface (such as inferior soybeans) can be removed from soybeans. Then, a second washing component removes heavier impurities that cannot be absorbed (such as stones), resulting in soybeans suitable for making soy milk. These soybeans are then dried by a drying component before use in making soy milk. The entire device has a simple structure, achieves good washing efficiency by separating impurities from soybeans through multiple gravity separation steps, has low production costs, and can reduce the labor intensity of users. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the soybean washing device in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the soybean washing device in an embodiment of this application from another angle.

[0019] Figure 3This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the soybean washing device in the embodiments of this application from another angle.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structural principle of the first cleaning component in this application for cleaning soybeans.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structural principle of the second cleaning component in this application for cleaning soybeans.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structural principle of the second motor connected to the rotating drum in an embodiment of this application.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 100-Soybean washing device; 10-First washing tank; 11-First drain hole; 20-First material conveying pipe; 30-Frame; 40-Washing tank; 41-Second drain hole; 50-First motor; 51-Blade; 60-Outer shell; 61-Second motor; 62-Rotating drum; 63-Discharge hole; 64-Outlet; 70-Second material conveying pipe; 80-Collection tank; 90-Control box. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0026] See appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment provides a soybean washing device, including a first washing tank 10 and a washing tank 40. The first washing tank 10 separates soybean shells and inferior soybeans through gravity separation. The washing tank 40 further separates sand or stone powder from the soybeans that were separated by the first washing tank 10 through gravity separation. The first washing tank 10, washing tank 40, and drying assembly are organically connected and mounted on a frame 30. The soybean washing device according to this embodiment may also include a control box 90 for controlling the operation of the first washing tank 10, washing tank 40, and drying assembly.

[0027] A first drain hole 11 is formed on one side of the upper end of the first washing tank 10, and a first material conveying pipe 20 for connecting the first washing tank 10 and the washing tank 40 is provided at the bottom center in a communicable manner. Therefore, among the various soybeans supplied to the first washing tank 10 which stores washing water, according to the difference in specific gravity, the relatively less dense parts such as the skin float on the top of the washing water, while the relatively denser soybeans are supplied to the washing tank 40 sequentially along with the washing water through the first material conveying pipe 20. At this time, the outer shell, the lighter inferior soybeans, straw, etc., floating on the top of the washing water are discharged to the outside through the first drain hole 11, thus performing the first washing of soybeans. The soybeans that have undergone the first washing move to the washing tank 40 together with the washing water, so that a predetermined amount of washing water can be continuously supplied to the first washing tank 10 each time through the first water supply pipe. This control can be achieved by operating various switches provided on the control panel. On the other hand, a first pump is provided in the first material conveying pipe 20 connecting the first washing tank 10 and the washing tank 40.

[0028] like Figure 5 As shown, the other end of the first material conveying pipe 20 is connected to the lower part of the washing tank 40. A first motor 50 can be installed at the upper end of the washing tank 40, and an impeller can be installed on one side of the first motor 50. A second discharge hole 134 can be formed on one side of the lower end of the washing tank 40. The second discharge hole 134 is used to discharge impurities such as stones that have a relatively higher specific gravity than soybeans due to their difference in specific gravity.

[0029] Therefore, driven by the first pump, the soybeans and washing water flowing into the washing tank 40 through the first material conveying pipe 20 are rotated and risen by the first motor 50. As the impeller rotates with the drive of the first motor 50, the soybeans and washing water rotate together with the rising material. The soybeans collide with each other and generate friction due to the vortex, thus undergoing a second washing. It can be understood that the suction force generated by the second motor 136 causes the soybeans to move upwards, while substances with a density greater than that of soybeans cannot move upwards due to their greater weight and settle at the bottom of the washing tank 40.

[0030] like Figure 6As shown, the dehydration and drying assembly can be constructed by a structure including a cylindrical rotating drum 62 and a second motor 61. The rotating drum 62 has a predetermined diameter, and its other end is open. Helical blades are provided on the inner wall of the rotating drum 62. A discharge port 64 is provided at one end of the outer casing 60, and the discharge port 64 is connected to the open end of the rotating drum 62. Multiple discharge holes 63 with small diameters are formed on the outer circumferential surface of the rotating drum 62. The second motor 61 causes the rotating drum 62 to rotate at a set speed. The other end of the second material conveying pipe 70 can be located at the front end. Therefore, the soybeans and washing water that undergo a second washing in the washing tank 40 are transferred to the rotating drum of the drying assembly via the second material conveying pipe 70, where they are dehydrated. Specifically, the rotating drum 62 rotates using the rotation of the second motor 61. As a result, the washing water is discharged through multiple discharge holes 63 formed on the outer circumferential surface of the rotating drum 62 by the centrifugal force generated by its rotation, and only dehydrated soybeans are supplied to the storage tank. Here, a drive gear 64 is provided on one side of the second motor 61. This drive gear 64 can mesh with a driven gear 65 formed on one side of the outer circumferential surface of the rotating drum 62 to drive the rotating drum 62 to rotate using the second motor 61. However, this is not a limitation; various conventionally known structures can be used to achieve a rotating drum that can be rotated by means of a belt connection.

[0031] The rotating drum 64 is configured to be surrounded by the housing 60. A collection bucket 80 can be provided on one side of the housing 60. The collection bucket 80 is placed and installed on the frame 30 and is located below the discharge port 64. It is used to collect soybeans discharged from the drying component. A drain pipe for discharging the washing water after dehydration can be connected to one side of the housing 60.

[0032] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A soybean cleaning apparatus, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of drying machine, including: Rack; First cleaning component, including first cleaning barrel, first water supply pipe and first material conveying pipe, the first cleaning barrel is fixedly installed on the rack, the first water supply pipe is arranged at the bottom end of the first cleaning barrel, the first water supply pipe is used to provide clean water to the inner cavity of the first cleaning barrel, the first material conveying pipe is arranged at the bottom end of the first cleaning barrel, first drain hole is opened at the inner cavity inside upper end of the first cleaning barrel; Second cleaning component, including cleaning jar, first motor, second drain hole and second material conveying pipe, the cleaning jar is fixedly installed on the rack, one end of the first material conveying pipe is connected with the inner cavity bottom end of the cleaning jar, the first motor is fixedly installed at the top end of the cleaning jar, the output shaft of the first motor is installed with blade, the second drain hole is arranged at the bottom end of the cleaning jar, the second material conveying pipe is arranged at the top end of the cleaning jar; Drying assembly is connected with one end of the second material conveying pipe, and the drying assembly is used to dry material cleaned by the second material conveying pipe.

2. The soybean cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein The drying assembly includes shell, rotating drum, second motor and transmission assembly, the shell is fixedly installed on the rack, the rotating drum is rotatably installed in the shell, the second motor drives the rotating drum to rotate by the transmission assembly, one end of the second material conveying pipe is rotatably installed at one end of the rotating drum, the outer periphery of the rotating drum is provided with a plurality of discharge holes, the other end of the rotating drum is open, the second material conveying pipe is connected with the inner cavity of the rotating drum, the inner wall of the rotating drum is provided with helical blade, one end of the shell is provided with discharge port, and the discharge port is connected with the open end of the rotating drum.

3. The soybean cleaning apparatus of claim 2, wherein It further includes collection barrel, and the collection barrel is placed and installed on the rack, and the collection barrel is located below the discharge port.

4. The soybean cleaning apparatus of claim 2, wherein The transmission assembly includes driving gear and driven gear, the second motor is connected with the driving gear, the driven gear is fixedly installed at one end of the rotating drum, and the driving gear is engaged with the driven gear.

5. The soybean cleaning apparatus of claim 2, wherein The bottom end of the shell is also provided with drain pipe.