A core and peel conveyor for apple processing

Abstract

This utility model discloses a fruit core and peel conveyor for apple processing, including a conveyor frame and a drive motor. The drive motor is fixed to the top of the conveyor frame beam, and a transmission shaft is rotatably connected to the top of the drive motor. A ball bearing is attached to the end of the transmission shaft away from the drive motor. A first gear is fixed to the top of the transmission shaft, and a second gear is meshed with one side of the first gear. A linkage component is fixed to the top of the second gear, and a cleaning component is slidably connected to the top of the linkage component. An elastic element is fixed to one side of the cleaning component, and a flow storage component is fixed to the side of the cleaning component away from the elastic element. Fixed plates are slidably connected to both the front and rear surfaces of the cleaning component. Liquid-assisted cleaning: The flow storage component delivers water to the brush holder through a conduit, thereby wetting the brush. The brush, aided by the wetting effect of the water, can easily remove sticky impurities. This cleaning method greatly improves the cleaning effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit processing technology, specifically to a fruit core and peel conveyor for apple processing. Background Technology

[0002] In the apple processing industry, the conveying and subsequent processing of the core and peel are crucial steps. Traditional apple core and peel conveying equipment often focuses only on the simple function of transporting the core and peel, lacking an effective mechanism to address the problem of cleaning juice and dirt from core and peel residue on the conveyor belt surface during the conveying process.

[0003] Existing conveyor equipment has significant deficiencies in cleaning. Many devices lack dedicated cleaning equipment, leading to a large accumulation of juice and dirt from fruit pits and peels on the conveyor belts over long-term use. This not only severely affects the cleanliness of the conveyor belt but can also breed bacteria. Even where some equipment has simple cleaning structures, it typically employs only a single cleaning method, such as relying solely on rigid scrapers. While this method can remove some larger particles, it is ineffective at cleaning sticky juices and dirt. Furthermore, rigid scrapers easily cause wear and tear on the conveyor belt surface, shortening its lifespan and increasing equipment maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fruit core and peel conveyor for apple processing, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fruit core and peel conveyor for apple processing, comprising a conveyor frame and a drive motor. The drive motor is fixed to the top of the crossbeam of the conveyor frame, and a transmission shaft is rotatably connected to the top of the drive motor. A ball bearing is attached to the end of the transmission shaft away from the drive motor. A first gear is fixed to the top of the transmission shaft, and a second gear is meshed with one side of the first gear. A linkage component is fixed to the top of the second gear, and a cleaning component is slidably connected to the top of the linkage component. An elastic element is fixed to one side of the cleaning component, and a flow storage component is fixed to the side of the cleaning component away from the elastic element. Fixed plates are slidably connected to both the front and rear surfaces of the cleaning component, and a fixed rod is fixed to the bottom end of the fixed plate.

[0006] Preferably, the linkage includes a connecting rod, which is fixedly connected to the top of the second gear, and a sliding element is fixed to the end of the connecting rod away from the second gear.

[0007] Preferably, the cleaning component includes a brush holder, which is slidably connected to the top of the sliding component. A brush is fixed to the top of the brush holder, and the interior of the brush holder is hollow to form a cavity. The root of the brush extends into the interior of the brush holder.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom end of the brush holder is provided with a sliding groove, which allows the sliding member to slide. The two sides of the brush holder are fixed with "I"-shaped sliders, and the inner wall of the fixing plate is provided with a sliding groove, which allows the sliders of the brush holder to slide.

[0009] Preferably, the water storage device includes a conduit, which is fixedly connected to the brush holder, and the end of the conduit away from the brush holder is fixedly connected to the water storage chamber.

[0010] Preferably, a ball bearing is rotatably connected at the connection between the fixed rod and the drive shaft, and the ball bearing can provide a limiting function for the drive shaft without restricting its rotation.

[0011] Preferably, the first gear and the second gear are half-gear structures.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. Physical cleaning: The brush holder in the cleaning unit reciprocates linearly under the drive of the sliding part, causing the brush to come into close contact with the conveyor belt. The brush has a certain degree of softness, which can effectively remove the juice and dirt remaining on the fruit pits and peels without causing wear to the conveyor belt. Through this physical friction method, most of the impurities on the conveyor belt can be cleaned quickly and thoroughly, ensuring the cleanliness of the conveyor belt surface.

[0014] 2. Liquid-assisted cleaning: The water storage chamber in the storage unit stores cleaning liquid. The liquid is delivered to the brush seat through the conduit to wet the brush. During the cleaning process, the brush can easily remove sticky impurities with the help of the liquid. This combination of physical cleaning and liquid-assisted cleaning greatly improves the cleaning effect and significantly enhances the cleanliness of the conveyor belt. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Detailed structural diagram;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Front view of the overall structure;

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Overall structural bottom view;

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Side view of the overall structure.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Conveyor frame, 2. Drive motor, 3. Transmission shaft, 4. Ball bearing, 5. First gear, 6. Second gear, 7. Connecting rod, 8. Sliding component, 9. Brush holder, 10. Brush, 11. Elastic element, 12. Conduit, 13. Water storage chamber, 14. Fixing plate, 15. Fixing rod. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution for a fruit core and peel conveyor for apple processing: it includes a conveyor frame 1 and a drive motor 2. The conveyor frame 1 serves as the basic support structure of the entire conveyor, providing a platform for the installation and fixing of other components, ensuring the stability of the equipment during operation. The drive motor 2 is fixed at the top of the crossbeam of the conveyor frame 1. The drive motor 2 is the power source for the cleaning components and can cooperate with the cleaning components to complete the cleaning task. The top of the drive motor 2 is rotatably connected to a transmission shaft 3. The transmission shaft 3 can rotate under the drive of the drive motor 2. A ball bearing 4 is attached to the end of the transmission shaft 3 away from the drive motor 2. The ball bearing 4 can reduce the friction of the transmission shaft 3 when it rotates, so that the transmission shaft 3 can rotate more smoothly and can limit the displacement of the transmission shaft 3.

[0023] A first gear 5 is fixed to the top of the drive shaft 3. A second gear 6 is meshed with one side of the first gear 5. The first gear 5 rotates together with the drive shaft 3. Since the first gear 5 and the second gear 6 are meshed, when the first gear 5 rotates, it will drive the second gear 6 to rotate through the interaction between the teeth, thereby transmitting the power of the drive shaft 3 to the second gear 6, realizing the transmission of power and the change of the direction of motion. Furthermore, since the first gear 5 and the second gear 6 adopt a half-gear structure, they can achieve a specific intermittent motion effect during rotation, providing conditions for the periodic operation of subsequent linkage components and other parts.

[0024] A linkage component is fixed to the top of the second gear 6. The linkage component includes a connecting rod 7, which is fixedly connected to the top of the second gear 6. When the second gear 6 rotates, the connecting rod 7 will make a circular motion around the second gear 6 as the axis. A sliding component 8 is fixed to the end of the connecting rod 7 away from the second gear 6. The sliding component 8 will slide in the groove opened at the bottom of the brush seat 9 as the connecting rod 7 makes a circular motion. This sliding motion converts the circular motion of the second gear 6 into linear motion, thereby driving the brush seat 9 and the brush 10 to make a reciprocating linear motion, so as to clean the juice and dirt remaining on the fruit pits and peels on the conveyor belt.

[0025] A cleaning component is slidably connected to the top of the linkage. The cleaning component includes a brush holder 9, which is slidably connected to a sliding member 8 via a groove at its bottom. Driven by the sliding member 8, it performs reciprocating linear motion to clean the conveyor belt. The brush holder 9 is hollow, forming a cavity. The base of the brush extends into the interior of the brush holder 9 and is fixed to the top of the brush holder 9. Driven by the brush holder 9, the brushes 10 contact the conveyor belt and clean away juice residue and dirt. Because the brushes have a certain degree of softness, they can effectively clean the belt during the cleaning process. The cleaning component removes juice residue and dirt without causing wear to the conveyor belt. An elastic element 11 is fixed on one side of the cleaning component. One end of the elastic element 11 is fixedly connected to the brush holder 9, and the other end is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 14. The function of the elastic element 11 is to provide a certain elastic restoring force to the brush holder 9. Since the first gear 5 and the second gear 6 are half gear structures, the brush holder 9 will lose the driving force to move after moving to the designated position, and will be pulled back to its original position by the elastic element 11, so that the brush holder 9 can perform reciprocating linear motion for cleaning.

[0026] A liquid storage device is fixed on the side of the cleaning component away from the elastic element 11. The liquid storage device includes a conduit 12, which is fixedly connected to the brush seat 9. A water storage chamber 13 is fixed at the end of the conduit 12 away from the brush seat 9. The water storage chamber 13 stores liquid for cleaning. During the operation of the equipment, the liquid inside the water storage chamber 13 flows to the brush seat 9 through the conduit 12. The brush seat 9 is hollow inside and the root of the brush 10 is inserted into it. The liquid can wet the brush 10, so that the brush 10 can remove sticky impurities with the help of the wettability of the liquid, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0027] The front and rear surfaces of the cleaning component are slidably connected to a fixing plate 14. The fixing plate 14 has a groove inside, which is slidably connected to the "I"-shaped sliders fixed on both sides of the brush seat 9. The fixing plate 14 plays a guiding and limiting role for the brush seat 9, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the cleaning component's operation. The bottom end of the fixing plate 14 is fixed with a fixing rod 15. The fixing rod 15 provides a working environment for the first gear 5 and the second gear 6, so that the two will not be displaced or deviated, and the displacement of the transmission shaft 3 can be limited by the ball bearing 4.

[0028] Working Principle: When using an apple core and peel conveyor, water must first be injected into the water storage chamber 13, then the drive motor 2 is started. The drive motor 2 drives the transmission shaft 3 to rotate, which in turn drives the first gear 5 to rotate. Since the first gear 5 meshes with the second gear 6, its rotation drives the second gear 6 to rotate. The second gear 6's rotation drives the connecting rod 7 to rotate around its own axis, thereby rotating the sliding member 8. Because the bottom of the brush holder 9 has a groove, the sliding member 8 can slide within the groove. This sliding motion converts the circular motion of the second gear 6 into linear motion, which in turn drives the brush holder 9 and the brush 10 to move linearly, thus achieving the conveying of cores and peels. The conveyor belt is cleaned of residual juice and dirt from fruit pits and peels. Due to the presence of the conduit 12, water from the water storage chamber 13 flows into the brush holder 9 to wet the brush 10, allowing the brush 10 to easily clean the conveyor belt of sticky juice from fruit pits and peels. When the brush holder 9 and brush 10 move to the designated position, because the first gear 5 and the second gear 6 are half-gear structures, when they rotate to the designated angle, the first gear 5 will disengage from the second gear 6, thereby causing the driving force for the brush holder 9 to move to be pulled back to its original position by the elastic element 11, so that the first gear 5 and the second gear 6 can re-engage and move the brush holder 9 again, thus allowing the brush holder 9 and brush 10 to move back and forth to clean the conveyor belt.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fruit core and peel conveyor for apple processing, comprising a conveyor frame (1) and a drive motor (2), characterized in that, A drive motor (2) is fixed to the top of the crossbeam of the conveyor frame (1). A transmission shaft (3) is rotatably connected to the top of the drive motor (2). A ball bearing (4) is attached to the end of the transmission shaft (3) away from the drive motor (2). A first gear (5) is fixed to the top of the transmission shaft (3). A second gear (6) is meshed with one side of the first gear (5). A linkage component is fixed to the top of the second gear (6). A cleaning component is slidably connected to the top of the linkage component. An elastic element (11) is fixed to one side of the cleaning component. A storage component is fixed to the side of the cleaning component away from the elastic element (11). A fixing plate (14) is slidably connected to both the front and rear surfaces of the cleaning component. A fixing rod (15) is fixed to the bottom of the fixing plate (14).

2. The apple core and peel conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage includes a connecting rod (7), which is fixedly connected to the top of the second gear (6), and a sliding member (8) is fixed to the end of the connecting rod (7) away from the second gear (6).

3. The apple core and peel conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning component includes a brush holder (9), which is slidably connected to the top of the slider (8). A brush (10) is fixed to the top of the brush holder (9). The interior of the brush holder (9) is hollow, forming a cavity. The root of the brush extends into the interior of the brush holder (9).

4. The apple core and peel conveyor according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom end of the brush holder (9) is provided with a sliding groove, which allows the sliding member (8) to slide. The sides of the brush holder (9) are fixed with "I"-shaped sliders. The inner wall of the fixing plate (14) is provided with a sliding groove, which allows the slider of the brush holder (9) to slide.

5. The apple core and peel conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage device includes a conduit (12), which is fixedly connected to a brush holder (9), and one end of the conduit (12) away from the brush holder (9) is fixedly connected to a water storage chamber (13).

6. The apple core and peel conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that, A ball bearing (4) is rotatably connected at the connection between the fixed rod (15) and the transmission shaft (3). The ball bearing (4) can provide a limiting function for the transmission shaft (3) without restricting its rotation.

7. The apple core and peel conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first gear (5) and the second gear (6) are selected as half gear structures.

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