Egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization integrated equipment
By designing an integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization device, a load ring and friction wheel structure are used to achieve smooth movement of eggs and all-round washing and sterilization. This solves the problem of high breakage rate in the egg washing and sterilization process in the existing technology, improves the stability and automation of the equipment, and reduces the equipment cost.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGXIA SHUNBAO MODERN AGRI CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the egg washing and sterilization process requires manual handling, resulting in a high breakage rate and low automation. This is especially true in small farms where eggshells are prone to cracking during handling.
An integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization device was designed. Through the combination of a load ring and a friction wheel, the device achieves smooth movement of eggs and all-round washing and sterilization. The device integrates washing, drying and ultraviolet sterilization components, reducing manual handling steps.
It effectively reduces the breakage rate during the egg washing and sterilization process, improves the stability and automation of the equipment, simplifies the operation process, and reduces equipment costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of egg production technology, specifically to an integrated device for egg cleaning and ultraviolet sterilization. Background Technology
[0002] After collection, eggshells are easily contaminated with chicken droppings, feathers, and other dirt, carrying germs. They need to be cleaned and disinfected before sale. Current egg cleaning processes generally consist of three steps: rinsing, drying, and ultraviolet sterilization. Except for some large, highly automated factories, small farms require manual handling of the eggs in all three steps. During cleaning, eggs are transported via conveyor belts or rollers. Both the transport and cleaning processes can easily cause eggshell breakage. Furthermore, the eggs are constantly being raised and lowered during transport, and the excessive kinetic energy during the fall can also lead to breakage. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the above problems, this application provides an integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization device, which can effectively reduce the breakage rate of eggs during the washing and sterilization process, and integrates washing and sterilization steps into one device with simple structure and low cost.
[0004] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, an integrated device for egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization is provided. The integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization equipment includes a support platform. A circular load-bearing component is fixed to the top of the support platform. A circular friction wheel is mounted on the top of the load-bearing component. The friction wheel has a rough top surface and a smooth bottom surface. The inner side of the friction wheel is fixed to the load-bearing component by multiple L-shaped rods. A load ring is rotatably fitted on the top of the support platform outside the load-bearing component. A drive assembly for rotating the load ring is connected to the load ring. Multiple load components are arranged in a circular array at the load ring. Each load component includes a base fixed to the load ring. Two support rods extending to the top of the friction wheel are connected to the base. A load cylinder is fixedly connected to one support rod, and a rotating cylinder is rotatably mounted on the other support rod, with the bottom end of the rotating cylinder abutting the top of the friction wheel. A semi-circular mounting groove is fixed to the inner side of the load-bearing component and the top of the support platform. A washing component, a drying component, and an ultraviolet sterilization component are sequentially arranged in the mounting groove.
[0005] In some embodiments, the outer diameter of the load cylinder is smaller than the outer diameter of the rotating cylinder and the horizontal height of the load cylinder is higher than the horizontal height of the rotating cylinder, such that the highest point of the top of the load cylinder and the highest point of the top of the rotating cylinder are at the same horizontal position.
[0006] In some embodiments, the ends of the two support rods opposite to the base are connected to a vertically arranged baffle.
[0007] In some embodiments, the cleaning assembly includes a cleaning motor vertically mounted on the mounting slot, the output shaft of the cleaning motor extending to the inner side of the mounting slot and connected to a brush head, a water pump being provided on one side of the mounting slot, the output end of the water pump being connected to a water supply pipe, the water supply pipe passing through to the inner side of the mounting slot and connected to a spray nozzle.
[0008] In some embodiments, the drying assembly includes a drying chamber connected above the mounting slot, the drying chamber being provided with a plurality of heating wires, a fan being provided on one side of the heating wires, and an exhaust vent being provided on the top of the drying chamber.
[0009] In some embodiments, the ultraviolet sterilization assembly includes a sterilization chamber connected above the mounting slot, and the sterilization chamber is provided with a plurality of ultraviolet sterilization lamps.
[0010] In some embodiments, one side of the support platform extends outward to form a workbench.
[0011] In some embodiments, the top end face of the friction wheel has a plurality of dot-shaped protrusions made of elastic material evenly distributed.
[0012] In some embodiments, the spacing between the dot-shaped protrusions near the ultraviolet sterilization component is greater than the spacing between the dot-shaped protrusions in other locations.
[0013] In some embodiments, the drive assembly includes teeth disposed on the outer periphery of the load ring, a driven gear meshing with the teeth, and a servo motor being drivenly connected to the driven gear.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: By setting load-bearing components, the friction wheel and mounting groove can be stably supported and erected, thereby improving the stability of the equipment during operation. Through the coordinated arrangement of the load ring, load components, and drive components, the egg loaded on top of the load component moves smoothly along the circumference of the ring as the drive component drives the load ring to rotate smoothly. This facilitates the operator in picking up and placing the egg at the same point. Furthermore, the rotating cylinder rotates upon contact with the friction wheel, causing the egg on top to rotate, enabling the egg to be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized.
[0015] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this application more obvious and understandable, the following are specific embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0018] Figure 2 Figure 1 Enlarged view at point A;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the load ring and load-bearing components provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall half-section structure of the device provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0021] The reference numerals in the detailed embodiments are as follows:
[0022] The integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization equipment includes: a support platform 110, a load-bearing component 120, an L-shaped rod 121, a friction wheel 130, dotted protrusions 131, a load ring 140, a load component 141, a base 141a, a support rod 141b, a load cylinder 141c, a rotating cylinder 141d, a baffle 141e, a drive assembly 142, teeth 142a, a driven gear 142b, a servo motor 142c, a mounting slot 150, a washing assembly 160, a washing motor 161, a water supply pipe 162, a water pump 163, a drying assembly 170, a drying box 171, a fan 172, a heating wire 173, an ultraviolet sterilization assembly 180, a sterilization box 181, an ultraviolet sterilization lamp tube 182, and a workbench 190. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, and are therefore merely examples and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit this application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and the foregoing description of the accompanying drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.
[0024] For details, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 Figure 1 A magnified view at point A. Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the load-bearing ring and load-bearing components provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the overall semi-sectional structure of the equipment provided in this application embodiment. The integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization equipment 100 includes a support platform 110. A circular load-bearing component 120 is fixed to the top of the support platform 110. The load-bearing component 120 is used to support and mount the friction wheel 130 and the mounting groove 150, etc. Specifically, the connection between the weighing component and the support platform 110 can be in various forms such as welding or screwing. The top of the load-bearing component 120 is provided with a circular friction wheel 130. The top end face of the friction wheel 130 is rough and the bottom end is smooth. The inner side of the friction wheel 130 is fixed to the load-bearing component 120 by multiple L-shaped rods 121. The rough surface of the top of the friction wheel 130 is used to contact the load cylinder 141c and drive the load cylinder 141c to rotate through relative friction. The friction wheel 130, the L-shaped rods 121 and the load-bearing component 120 can be set as an integral structure. The friction wheel 130 and L-shaped rod 121 are fixed in position to the support platform 110 via the load-bearing component 120, and do not rotate or move. A load ring 140 is rotatably mounted on the top of the support platform 110, outside the load-bearing component 120. The load ring 140 can be rotatably connected to the top of the support platform 110 via a rotating seat or bearing seat. A drive assembly 142 for driving the rotation of the load ring 140 is connected to it. Multiple load components 141 are arranged in a circular array on the load ring 140, and each load component 141 can bear one or more eggs at its top. The load components 141 are fixedly connected to the load ring 140 and rotate together with the load ring 140. The load component 141 includes a base 141a fixed to the load ring 140. Two support rods 141b extending to the top of the friction wheel 130 are connected to the base 141a. A load cylinder 141c is fixedly connected to one support rod 141b, and a rotating cylinder 141d is rotatably mounted on the other support rod 141b. The bottom end of the rotating cylinder 141d abuts against the top of the friction wheel 130. An egg is placed between the load cylinder 141c and the rotating cylinder 141d. The load cylinder 141c is suspended above the friction wheel 130, so there is no friction between the load cylinder 141c and the friction wheel 130. Therefore, the load cylinder 141c does not rotate on its own as it rotates with the load component 141. The rotating cylinder 141d abuts against the friction wheel 130, and as it rotates with the load ring 140, it rotates due to the friction of the friction wheel 130, thereby causing the egg on top of it to rotate. A semi-circular mounting groove 150 is fixed to the inner side of the load-bearing component 120 and the top of the support platform 110. The mounting groove 150 is used to install structures such as the cleaning component 160, the drying component 170, and the ultraviolet sterilization component 180. The cleaning component 160, the drying component 170, and the ultraviolet sterilization component 180 are sequentially arranged on the mounting groove 150. In the embodiments of this application, the cleaning component 160, the drying component 170, and the ultraviolet sterilization component 180 can all be set using existing technology.
[0025] In this embodiment, during operation, the operator places eggs one by one between the load cylinder 141c and the rotating cylinder 141d. The drive component 142 drives the load ring 140 to rotate, and the load component 141 at the top of the load ring 140 moves together with the load ring 140. During this process, the rotating cylinder 141d rotates due to friction from the friction wheel 130, and the eggs at the top of the load component 141 are continuously turned over. The rotation of the load ring 140 further moves the eggs and they enter the mounting slot 150. Subsequently, the eggs enter the cleaning component 160, the drying component 170, and the ultraviolet sterilization component 180 in sequence and are cleaned, dried, and sterilized under ultraviolet light in sequence. During this process, the eggs are continuously turned over to complete all-round cleaning and sterilization. Then, the eggs are conveyed out of the mounting slot 150, and the operator removes the eggs and places them back on the load component 141 to be cleaned, and the cycle continues.
[0026] In this embodiment, the load-bearing component 120 stably supports and supports the friction wheel 130 and the mounting groove 150, thereby improving the stability of the equipment during operation. By cooperating with the load ring 140, load component 141, and drive component, the egg loaded on top of the load component 141 moves smoothly along the circumference of the ring as the drive component rotates the load ring 140. This facilitates the operator's ability to pick up and place the egg at the same point. Furthermore, the rotating cylinder 141d rotates upon contact with the friction wheel 130, causing the egg on top to rotate, enabling thorough cleaning and sterilization.
[0027] In some embodiments, the outer diameter of the load cylinder 141c is smaller than the outer diameter of the rotating cylinder 141d, and the horizontal height of the load cylinder 141c is higher than the horizontal height of the rotating cylinder 141d, so that the highest point of the top of the load cylinder 141c and the highest point of the top of the rotating cylinder 141d are at the same horizontal position. In this embodiment, through the above arrangement, the highest point of the top of the load cylinder 141c and the highest point of the top of the rotating cylinder 141d are at the same horizontal position, so that the egg can be stably placed between the load cylinder 141c and the rotating cylinder 141d, and the bottom side of the load cylinder 141c will not contact the friction wheel 130.
[0028] In some embodiments, the ends of the two support rods 141b opposite to the base 141a are connected to a vertically arranged baffle 141e. In this embodiment, the baffle 141e prevents the egg from falling off along this end face during movement.
[0029] In some embodiments, the cleaning assembly 160 includes a cleaning motor 161 vertically mounted on a mounting groove 150. The output shaft of the cleaning motor 161 extends to the inner side of the mounting groove 150 and is connected to a brush head. A water pump 163 is mounted on one side of the mounting groove 150, and the output end of the water pump 163 is connected to a water supply pipe 162. The water supply pipe 162 passes through the inner side of the mounting groove 150 and is connected to a spray nozzle. For ease of explanation, this application embodiment provides a specific arrangement of the cleaning motor 161. During operation, the water pump 163 sprays cleaning water onto the surface of the egg, and the cleaning motor 161 drives the brush head to rotate, completing the cleaning of the egg surface.
[0030] In some embodiments, the drying assembly 170 includes a drying chamber 171 communicating with the mounting groove 150 above it. The drying chamber 171 contains a plurality of heating wires 173, and a fan 172 is provided on one side of each heating wire 173. An exhaust vent is provided on the top of the drying chamber 171. For ease of explanation, this application embodiment provides a specific configuration of the drying assembly 170. During operation, the heating wires 173 are turned on to heat the air, and the fan 172 blows the hot air onto the surface of the eggshell, allowing the egg surface to dry quickly.
[0031] In some embodiments, the ultraviolet sterilization assembly 180 includes a sterilization chamber 181 communicating with the mounting groove 150 above, and a plurality of ultraviolet sterilization lamps 182 are disposed inside the sterilization chamber 181. In this embodiment, the surface of the egg is sterilized by irradiation with ultraviolet sterilization lamps 182.
[0032] In some embodiments, one side of the support platform 110 extends outward to form a workbench 190. In this embodiment, by providing the workbench 190, operators can perform operations such as picking up and placing eggs at the workbench 190.
[0033] In some embodiments, a plurality of dot-shaped protrusions 131 made of elastic material are evenly distributed on the top end face of the friction wheel 130. In this embodiment, through the above-described arrangement, the dot-shaped protrusions 131 are used to complete the friction against the rotating cylinder 141d. Because the dot-shaped protrusions 131 are elastic, they can achieve better contact with the rotating cylinder 141d. When the dot-shaped protrusions 131 are compressed by the rotating cylinder 141d, they undergo elastic deformation, thereby achieving adaptive adjustment.
[0034] In some embodiments, the spacing between the dot-shaped protrusions near the ultraviolet sterilization component 180 is greater than the spacing between the dot-shaped protrusions 131 in other locations. In this embodiment, the rotation of the rotating cylinder 141d is achieved through friction between it and the dot-shaped protrusions 131. Since the spacing between the dot-shaped protrusions 131 near the ultraviolet sterilization component 180 is greater than the spacing between the dot-shaped protrusions 131 in other locations, when the load component 141 moves to the ultraviolet sterilization component 180, the rotation frequency of the rotating cylinder 141d will correspondingly slow down, thereby meeting the sterilization requirements. Therefore, it is clear that those skilled in the art, after reading the above technical features of the embodiments of this application, can conceive of controlling the rotation frequency of the eggs on the load component 141 by adjusting the spacing between the dot-shaped protrusions 131 to meet the requirements of each working point. Therefore, the above technical solution should also be considered as being covered by the claims of this application.
[0035] In some embodiments, the drive assembly 142 includes teeth 142a disposed on the outer periphery of the load ring 140, a driven gear 142b meshing with the teeth 142a, and a servo motor 142c being drivenly connected to the driven gear 142b. For ease of explanation, this application embodiment provides a specific configuration of the drive assembly 142. During operation, after the servo motor 142c is turned on, it drives the driven gear 142b to rotate, and the driven gear 142b further drives the load ring 140 to rotate along its central axis.
[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. Although the foregoing embodiments have provided a detailed description of this application, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. An integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization device, characterized in that, The device includes a support platform, on the top of which is a ring-shaped load-bearing component. The top of the load-bearing component is equipped with a ring-shaped friction wheel. The top end face of the friction wheel is rough and the bottom end is smooth. The inner side of the friction wheel is fixed to the load-bearing component by multiple L-shaped rods. The top of the support platform is rotatably fitted with a load ring on the outside of the load-bearing component. A drive assembly for driving the load ring to rotate is connected to the load ring. Multiple load components are arranged in a ring array at the load ring. Each load component includes a base fixed at the load ring. Two support rods extending to the top of the friction wheel are connected to the base. A load cylinder is fixedly connected to one of the support rods, and a rotating cylinder is rotatably mounted on the other support rod, with the bottom end of the rotating cylinder abutting against the top of the friction wheel. The inner side of the load-bearing component and the top of the support platform are jointly fixed with a semi-circular mounting groove, on which a cleaning component, a drying component and an ultraviolet sterilization component are sequentially arranged.
2. The integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer diameter of the load cylinder is smaller than the outer diameter of the rotating cylinder, and the horizontal height of the load cylinder is higher than the horizontal height of the rotating cylinder, so that the highest point of the top of the load cylinder and the highest point of the top of the rotating cylinder are at the same horizontal position.
3. The integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two support rods are connected to a vertically arranged baffle at the ends opposite to the base.
4. The integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly includes a cleaning motor vertically mounted on the mounting slot. The output shaft of the cleaning motor extends to the inner side of the mounting slot and is connected to a brush head. A water pump is provided on one side of the mounting slot. The output end of the water pump is connected to a water supply pipe. The water supply pipe passes through the inner side of the mounting slot and is connected to a spray nozzle.
5. The integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying assembly includes a drying chamber connected above the mounting slot, a plurality of heating wires are provided inside the drying chamber, a fan is provided on one side of the heating wires, and an exhaust vent is provided on the top of the drying chamber.
6. The integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ultraviolet sterilization component includes a sterilization box connected above the mounting slot, and the sterilization box is equipped with multiple ultraviolet sterilization lamps.
7. The integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, One side of the support platform extends outward to form a workbench.
8. The integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The friction wheel has multiple dot-shaped protrusions made of elastic material evenly distributed on its top end face.
9. The integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The spacing between the dot-shaped protrusions near the ultraviolet sterilization component is greater than the spacing between the dot-shaped protrusions in other locations.
10. The integrated egg washing and ultraviolet sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes teeth disposed on the outer periphery of the load ring, a driven gear meshing with the teeth, and a servo motor being drivenly connected to the driven gear.