An alkaline water circulation device for processing konjac gel products

Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of konjac processing equipment, and specifically discloses an alkaline water circulation device for processing konjac gel products. It includes a tank, with a circulating alkaline water tank and a new alkaline water tank located above the tank, and a circulation pipe connecting the tank and the circulating alkaline water tank. Inside the tank, from top to bottom, are arranged a mesh plate, a conveyor belt, a rotating belt, an output belt, and a filter screen. A pH meter is installed inside the circulating alkaline water tank. This utility model establishes a circulation pipe and installs a pH meter inside the circulating alkaline water tank. The circulating alkaline water tank is also connected to the new alkaline water tank, maintaining a suitable pH value for the alkaline water in the circulating alkaline water tank, ensuring full utilization of the alkaline water, and saving energy. This utility model incorporates a rotating belt, changing the entire curing process to an up-and-down curing method, fully utilizing the cavity 11, and reducing space occupation. This utility model also improves production efficiency and makes cleaning the filter screen convenient and quick.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of konjac processing equipment, and in particular to an alkaline water circulation device for processing konjac gel products. Background Technology

[0002] Konjac is a food that is very beneficial to the human body, with various effects such as lowering blood sugar and blood lipids, detoxifying, beautifying the skin, relieving constipation, and stimulating appetite. Long-term consumption is beneficial to human health. However, because raw konjac contains toxic alkaloids, it cannot be eaten directly. In daily life, people or factories usually carry out a series of processing steps on konjac to remove its toxicity and improve its taste. The common processing method involves grinding konjac into powder and then processing it into konjac gel products, such as konjac noodles, konjac vermicelli, konjac noodles, konjac tripe, and konjac crystals. In the processing of these konjac gel products, a crucial step is to cook the shaped konjac gel with hot alkaline water. After cooking, current technology often uses perforations on a conveyor belt to transport the finished product into a collection container, while simultaneously draining the alkaline water through the perforations. However, this method often results in the direct discharge of hot alkaline water containing a large amount of solid particles, making it impossible to collect and reuse, thus increasing the production cost of konjac gel products. Existing devices that can separate the finished product from the alkaline water often suffer from problems such as excessive stress on the separation mechanism, which can easily cause a large number of finished products like konjac vermicelli to break, resulting in a high level of impurities in the recovered alkaline water. Furthermore, they cannot effectively detect the decrease in calcium ion concentration in the recycled alkaline water, making real-time replenishment impossible and reducing the cooking capacity of the recovered alkaline water. Additionally, the large amount of solid matter in the alkaline water can easily clog the filter pores; and they also require a large floor space. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides an alkaline water circulation device for the processing of konjac gel products that automatically replenishes alkaline water and has a high reusability rate.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] An alkaline water circulation device for processing konjac gel products includes a tank and a PLC control system. The tank is rectangular, and a circulating alkaline water tank connected to the tank is located on top of the tank. The circulating alkaline water tank is connected to a new alkaline water tank, and a solenoid valve is provided between the circulating alkaline water tank and the new alkaline water tank. A circulation pipe is provided between the tank and the circulating alkaline water tank. A mesh plate is provided inside the tank, and an inclined conveyor belt is inserted on the tank below the mesh plate. Several inclined rotating belts are provided below the conveyor belt, and an inclined output belt is inserted on the tank below the rotating belt. The conveyor belt and the rotating belt are staggered, and both the conveyor belt and the output belt are higher at their outer ends. Several L-shaped carrying plates are provided on the output belt. Several drainage holes are provided on the conveyor belt, rotating belt, output belt, and carrying plates. The inlet end of the circulation pipe is located below the output belt, and an inclined plate is provided above the inlet end of the circulation pipe. An inclined filter screen is connected to the inclined plate, and the inlet end of the circulation pipe is located in the cavity formed by the inclined plate and the filter screen. The solenoid valve is electrically connected to the PLC control system.

[0006] The tank is equipped with a protective cover, and the output belt extends out from the protective cover.

[0007] A circulation pump is installed on the circulation pipe.

[0008] The circulating alkaline water tank is equipped with a pH meter, which is electrically connected to the PLC control system.

[0009] The circulating alkaline water tank is equipped with a stirring device.

[0010] A high-pressure flushing pipe is installed in the cavity.

[0011] The conveyor belt and output belt are driven synchronously by a motor.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This invention features a circulation pipe and a pH meter installed inside the circulating alkaline water tank. The circulating alkaline water tank is also connected to a new alkaline water tank, allowing for timely replenishment based on the pH meter readings. This maintains a suitable pH level in the circulating alkaline water tank, facilitating thorough curing and ensuring full utilization of the alkaline water, thus saving energy. Furthermore, this invention incorporates several vertical rotating belts, transforming the curing process into a vertical curing method, fully utilizing the cavity and reducing space requirements.

[0014] During the curing process, konjac gel products pass through a conveyor belt, a rotating belt, and an output belt, and are finally transported out through the output belt. Meanwhile, the alkaline water falls from top to bottom, achieving automatic and effective separation between the alkaline water and the konjac gel products. At the same time, after settling to the bottom of the tank, the alkaline water is filtered and enters the circulation pipe for recycling. Impurities generated during the curing process are filtered down by the filter screen. Because the filter screen is inclined, the alkaline water is filtered from bottom to top, and impurities basically do not clog the filter screen, reducing the frequency of filter screen cleaning and improving production efficiency.

[0015] In addition, this application also includes a high-pressure flushing pipe. Once the filter screen is clogged and needs to be cleaned, the filter screen can be flushed under high pressure through the high-pressure flushing pipe, making the cleaning of the filter screen simpler and faster. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the stencil structure.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a top view of the conveyor belt or rotating belt.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a top view of the output strip structure.

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0023] In the diagram, 1 is the tank, 2 is the circulating alkaline water tank, 3 is the new alkaline water tank, 4 is the solenoid valve, 5 is the pH meter, 6 is the circulation pipe, 7 is the circulation pump, 8 is the high-pressure flushing pipe, 9 is the inclined plate, 10 is the filter screen, 11 is the cavity, 12 is the mesh plate, 13 is the conveyor belt, 14 is the rotating belt, 15 is the output belt, 16 is the carrying plate, 17 is the protective cover, 18 is the drain hole, 19 is the motor, 20 is the drain pipe, 21 is the baffle, 22 is the valve, and 23 is the stirring device. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The attached figure shows a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0026] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this alkaline water circulation equipment for processing konjac gel products includes a PLC control system, and the entire equipment is controlled by the PLC control system.

[0028] It also includes a tank 1, which is a cuboid. The upper end of the tank 1 is connected to a circulating alkaline water tank 2, and the circulating alkaline water tank 2 is connected to a new alkaline water tank 3 for storing unused alkaline water. A solenoid valve 4 is connected between the circulating alkaline water tank 2 and the new alkaline water tank 3, and the solenoid valve 4 is electrically connected to the PLC control system. The position of the new alkaline water tank 3 is higher than that of the circulating alkaline water tank 2 so that alkaline water can flow from the new alkaline water tank 3 into the circulating alkaline water tank 2.

[0029] A pH meter 5 is installed inside the circulating alkaline water tank 2, and the pH meter 5 is electrically connected to the PLC control system.

[0030] A circulation pipe 6 is installed on the lower part of the tank body 1. The upper end of the circulation pipe 6 is connected to the circulating alkaline water tank 2. A circulation pump 7 is installed on the circulation pipe 6.

[0031] A high-pressure flushing pipe 8 is installed next to the circulation pipe 6. An inclined plate 9 is installed inside the tank 1. The inclined plate 9 is located above the circulation pipe 6 and the high-pressure flushing pipe 8. The inclined plate 9 can be arc-shaped or flat. The inclined plate 9 is connected to a filter screen 10. The filter screen 10 is also inclined, but in the opposite direction to the inclined plate 9. A closed cavity 11 is formed between the tank 1, the inclined plate 9 and the filter screen 10. The circulation pipe 6 and the high-pressure flushing pipe 8 are both located within the cavity 11.

[0032] A mesh plate 12 is installed inside the tank 1. The mesh plate 12 is connected to the tank 1 on all four sides. The mesh plate 12 can make the alkaline water evenly dispersed and fall. Below the mesh plate 12 is a conveyor belt 13. The conveyor belt 13 is inserted through the wall of the tank 1 and is inclined, with the outside higher than the inside. The conveyor belt 13 extends into the tank 1 near the other side. Then, several rotating belts 14 are installed below the conveyor belt 13. These rotating belts 14 are arranged at an angle and are staggered. The uppermost rotating belt 14 is inclined in the opposite direction to the conveyor belt 13. These rotating belts 14 are located on the two side walls of the tank 1. These rotating belts 14 can rotate under the weight of the gel product itself.

[0033] Below the rotating belt 14 is an output belt 15, which is also inserted on the tank 1. The output belt 15 and the conveyor belt 13 can be located on the same side or opposite side, and the output end is located higher than the inclined plate 9. Several L-shaped carrying plates 16 are fixedly installed on the output belt 15.

[0034] A protective cover 17 is installed on the tank 1, and the output belt 15 passes through the protective cover 17.

[0035] Several drainage holes 18 are opened on the conveyor belt 13, the rotating belt 14, the output belt 15 and the carrying plate 16.

[0036] Conveyor belt 13 and output belt 15 are preferably rotated synchronously by motor 19.

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, driven by the motor, the conveyor belt 13 and the output belt 15 move synchronously in opposite directions.

[0038] The rotating belt 14 can also be driven to rotate by the aforementioned motor 19, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0039] A drain pipe 20 is installed at the lower end of tank 1.

[0040] Baffles 21 can also be fixedly installed on the conveyor belt 13 and the rotating belt 14 to slow down the downward speed of the konjac gel product.

[0041] A valve 22 is installed between the circulating alkaline water tank 2 and the tank body 1.

[0042] The circulating alkaline water tank 2 is equipped with a stirring device 23. The specific stirring device 23 is existing technology and will not be described in detail.

[0043] The work process is as follows:

[0044] The PLC control system is started, and the stirring device 23 and motor 19 are started. Konjac gel products are continuously fed into the conveyor belt 13. The valve 22 is opened, and alkaline water flows from the circulating alkaline water tank 2 into the tank 1. Under the distribution of the mesh plate 12, it is evenly dispersed and flows down. As the konjac gel products are transferred from the conveyor belt 13 to the rotating belts 14 of each layer, and then to the output belt 15, the alkaline water continuously matures the konjac gel products. The matured konjac gel products are sent to the next process from the output belt 15, while the alkaline water flows into the bottom of the tank 1 and is drawn back to the circulating alkaline water tank 2 by the circulating pump 7 into the circulating pipe 6 to continue the next maturation, forming a cycle for reuse.

[0045] When the pH value in the circulating alkaline water tank 2 does not meet the requirements, the pH value meter 5 sends a signal to the PLC control system. The PLC control system opens the solenoid valve 4 to add new alkaline water until the alkaline water in the circulating alkaline water tank 2 reaches the appropriate pH value, and then the solenoid valve 4 closes.

[0046] If the filter screen 10 needs to be rinsed after a long time, the PLC control system, stirring device 23 and motor 19 can be stopped, and the filter screen 10 can be rinsed using the high-pressure rinsing pipe 8.

[0047] In this utility model, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "join," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "join" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0049] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0051] Except for the technical features described in the specification, all other technical features are known to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An alkaline water circulation device for processing konjac gel products, comprising a tank (1) and a PLC control system, characterized in that, The tank (1) is a cuboid. A circulating alkaline water tank (2) connected to the tank (1) is provided on the top of the tank (1). The circulating alkaline water tank (2) is connected to a new alkaline water tank (3). A solenoid valve (4) is provided between the circulating alkaline water tank (2) and the new alkaline water tank (3). A circulation pipe (6) is provided between the tank (1) and the circulating alkaline water tank (2). A mesh plate (12) is provided inside the tank (1). An inclined conveyor belt (13) is inserted on the tank (1) below the mesh plate (12). Several inclined rotating belts (14) are provided below the conveyor belt (13). An inclined output belt (15) is inserted on the tank (1) below the rotating belt (14). The conveyor belt (13) and The rotating belts (14) are staggered, and the conveyor belt (13) and the output belt (15) are both high at the outer end; the output belt (15) is provided with several L-shaped carrying plates (16); the conveyor belt (13), rotating belt (14), output belt (15) and carrying plate (16) are respectively provided with several drainage holes (18); the inlet end of the circulation pipe (6) is located below the output belt (15), and an inclined plate (9) is provided above the inlet end of the circulation pipe (6). The inclined plate (9) is connected to an inclined filter screen (10), and the inlet end of the circulation pipe (6) is located in the cavity (11) formed by the inclined plate (9) and the filter screen (10); the solenoid valve (4) is electrically connected to the PLC control system.

2. The alkaline water circulation equipment for processing konjac gel products according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tank (1) is provided with a protective cover (17), and the output belt (15) passes through the protective cover (17).

3. The alkaline water circulation equipment for processing konjac gel products according to claim 1, characterized in that, A circulation pump (7) is provided on the circulation pipe (6).

4. The alkaline water circulation equipment for processing konjac gel products according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circulating alkaline water tank (2) is equipped with a pH meter (5), which is electrically connected to the PLC control system.

5. The alkaline water circulation equipment for processing konjac gel products according to claim 4, characterized in that, The circulating alkaline water tank (2) is equipped with a stirring device (23).

6. The alkaline water circulation equipment for processing konjac gel products according to claim 1, characterized in that, A high-pressure flushing pipe (8) is provided in the cavity (11).

7. The alkaline water circulation equipment for processing konjac gel products according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor belt (13) and the output belt (15) are driven synchronously by the motor (19).

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