A device for removing impurities in processing pepper

The combination of a kneading plate and a filter screen solves the problem of pepper sticking during the pepper screening process, achieving efficient pepper impurity removal and drying, and improving the quality of the finished pepper product.

CN224332695UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09JIAHE ZHENGJIA AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIAHE ZHENGJIA AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-16
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Technical Problem

Existing pepper impurity removal devices are prone to causing peppers to become damp and clump together during the screening process, affecting the screening effect and the quality of the finished product.

Method used

It adopts a combination structure of kneading plate and filter screen. The reciprocating motion of the kneading plate breaks up the clumps of peppercorns, and the multi-layer filter screen is used for graded filtration. The peppercorns are dried with heating wire.

Benefits of technology

This method improves the screening and impurity removal effect of Sichuan peppercorns, prevents the peppercorn shells from mixing with the kernels, and enhances the dryness and quality of the finished product.

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Abstract

A purification device for Sichuan pepper processing, relating to the field of Sichuan pepper processing technology, aims to solve the technical problem of Sichuan pepper clumping together due to moisture, affecting screening quality. The device includes a frame with a hopper at the top and an inclined discharge box connected to the bottom. An inclined kneading plate capable of reciprocating motion is installed above the discharge box and connected to a drive assembly via a sliding rod. Support plates and spring-supported inclined filter boxes are installed on both sides of the frame. The filter boxes contain multiple layers of gradually changing mesh screens, each corresponding to a discharge pipe. A vibration motor is installed at the bottom of the filter boxes, and a heating assembly is installed at the bottom of the discharge box. The drive assembly drives the sliding sleeve to move via the vibration of the filter boxes, which in turn drives the kneading plate to reciprocate via a support rod. This, combined with rubber kneading strips on the surface of the discharge box and the kneading plate, breaks up clumped Sichuan pepper. The hopper's discharge rate is controlled by a screw-adjustable insert plate. This device improves the dryness of the Sichuan pepper by combining mechanical kneading with hot air drying, and the multi-layered inclined filter screens achieve graded purification, significantly improving the purity and commercial value of the finished product.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Sichuan pepper processing technology, and in particular to a device for removing impurities during Sichuan pepper processing. Background Technology

[0002] Sichuan peppercorns are a traditional Chinese spice widely used in food processing such as Sichuan cuisine, braised dishes, and hot pot base. During the processing of Sichuan peppercorns, impurity removal is an important step in improving their quality. This is mainly achieved by removing various impurities from the raw materials through physical methods. Sichuan peppercorns that have undergone impurity removal have higher purity and commercial value, meeting the high standards required for food seasoning.

[0003] Existing pepper impurity removal devices typically process peppers using a vibrating screen. However, during the screening process, peppers become damp and clump together, making it difficult for the screening device to process them and affecting the quality of the finished product. Therefore, a pepper impurity removal device for processing peppers is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem in the existing technology that peppercorns become damp and clump together during the screening and impurity removal process, making it difficult for the screening device to screen them and affecting the quality of the finished product. Therefore, this invention proposes an impurity removal device for peppercorn processing.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A device for removing impurities during Sichuan pepper processing, comprising:

[0007] A frame, with a hopper fixed to the top of the frame and a discharge box inclined to the bottom of the hopper;

[0008] The kneading assembly includes sliding rods slidably mounted on both sides of the frame and a kneading plate fixed between the two sliding rods. The kneading plate is reciprocally positioned above the discharge box and is inclined relative to the discharge box to crush the sticky peppercorns.

[0009] The filtration mechanism, located inside the frame and below the discharge box, includes a filter box and multiple layers of filter screens;

[0010] The drive assembly connects the filter box and the slide bar to convert the vibration of the filter box into the reciprocating motion of the kneading plate;

[0011] When the peppercorns fall from the hopper into the discharge box, they are repeatedly kneaded and dispersed by the kneading plate before entering the filter box for layered filtration.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0013] The filtration mechanism includes:

[0014] Multiple support plates are fixed to the inner walls on both sides of the frame;

[0015] Multiple springs are fixed between the support plate and the filter box, so that the filter box is tilted and suspended in the frame;

[0016] Multiple filter screens are fixedly connected at intervals from top to bottom inside the filter box, and discharge pipes corresponding to each filter screen are provided on both sides of the filter box. A vibration motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the filter box to drive the filter box to vibrate and screen.

[0017] The driving component includes:

[0018] The sliding sleeve is provided on the side wall of the frame and fixedly connected to the filter box;

[0019] The strut is hinged at both ends to the fixed seat of the sliding sleeve and a sliding rod, respectively;

[0020] A tension spring connects the frame to another slide bar to reset the kneading plate.

[0021] The bottom of the discharge box is fixedly connected to a mounting box, and multiple heating wires are fixedly connected inside the mounting box to dry the peppercorns on the discharge box. A plug plate is inserted into one side of the hopper, and a screw is threadedly connected to the plug plate. The screw is rotatably connected to the hopper to adjust the opening of the plug plate. Multiple kneading strips are fixedly connected to the side of the discharge box opposite to the kneading plate to enhance the kneading effect. The kneading strips are made of rubber. The pore size of the multi-layer filter screen decreases from top to bottom to screen the peppercorns and impurities step by step.

[0022] In this application, during use, the peppercorns requiring impurity removal are placed in the hopper, the vibration motor and heating wire are started, and then the screw is rotated. The screw drives the insert plate to move, causing the raw material to fall onto the discharge box. The raw material moves downward along the discharge box and then falls onto the filter screen for filtration. During the vibration of the filter box, the sliding sleeve moves, and the sliding sleeve pushes the sliding rod to move through the support rod, which in turn drives the kneading plate to reciprocate. This can knead the clumps of peppercorns in the discharge box, improving the screening and impurity removal effect, while preventing the peppercorn shells from mixing with the kernels, making filtration easier. The heating wire can heat the raw material on the discharge box, improving its dryness. The kneaded raw material is filtered through multiple layers of filter screens and can be discharged through different discharge pipes for easy collection.

[0023] Beneficial effects: In this utility model, the impurity removal device for processing peppercorns, through the cooperation between the discharge box and the kneading plate, enables the kneading plate to knead the clumps of peppercorns in the discharge box during reciprocating motion, thereby improving the screening and impurity removal effect, while preventing the peppercorn shells from mixing with their kernels, thus facilitating filtration;

[0024] In this utility model, the impurity removal device for processing Sichuan peppercorns is equipped with a heating wire installed at the bottom of the discharge box. This allows the raw materials on the discharge box to be heated after the heating wire is activated, thereby improving their dryness and facilitating the improvement of the finished product quality.

[0025] In this invention, the kneading plate, during its reciprocating motion, can break up the clumps of peppercorns in the discharge box, improving the screening and impurity removal effect. At the same time, it prevents the peppercorn shells from mixing with their kernels, facilitating filtration. Additionally, after the heating wire is activated, it can heat the raw materials on the discharge box, improving their dryness and thus enhancing the quality of the finished product. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a purification device for processing Sichuan pepper according to the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 This utility model proposes a device for removing impurities during the processing of Sichuan pepper. Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram of point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a purification device for processing Sichuan peppercorns according to the present invention.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Support plate; 3. Spring; 4. Filter box; 5. Hopper; 6. Insert plate; 7. Screw; 8. Slide rod; 9. Sliding sleeve; 10. Fixed seat; 11. Support rod; 12. Discharge box; 13. Kneading plate; 14. Tension spring; 15. Mounting box; 16. Heating wire; 17. Kneading strip; 18. Vibration motor; 19. Filter screen; 20. Discharge pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0031] Example 1, referring to Figures 1-3 A purification device includes: a frame 1, a hopper 5 fixedly connected to the top of the frame 1, the bottom of the hopper 5 being open for discharging material, an inclined discharge box 12 fixedly connected to the bottom of the hopper 5, sliding rods 8 slidably connected to both sides of the frame 1, a kneading plate 13 fixedly connected between the two sliding rods 8, the kneading plate 13 being located above the discharge box 12, the kneading plate 13 being inclined relative to the discharge box 12 for crushing the sticky peppercorns, the kneading plate 13 being able to reciprocate, thereby crushing the clumps of peppercorns in the discharge box 12, improving the screening and purification effect, and at the same time preventing the peppercorn shells from mixing with their kernels, facilitating filtration;

[0032] The filter mechanism is located between the two sides of the frame 1 to remove impurities from the peppercorns.

[0033] A drive assembly is located on one side of the frame 1 and is used to drive the kneading plate 13 to move.

[0034] In this utility model, the filtration mechanism includes multiple support plates 2, which are respectively fixed to the inner walls of both sides of the frame 1. Springs 3 are fixedly connected to the surface of each of the multiple support plates 2. The tops of the springs 3 are fixedly connected to the same inclined filter box 4. Multiple filter screens 19 are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the filter box 4. The mesh size of the multiple filter screens 19 gradually decreases from top to bottom, thereby separating impurities from raw materials. The filter screens 19 are inclined relative to the frame 1. Multiple discharge pipes 20 are fixedly connected to both sides of the filter box 4. The multiple discharge pipes 20 are respectively located on one side of the filter screens 19. The discharge pipes 20 are used to discharge items filtered by different filter screens 19.

[0035] In particular, the bottom of the filter box 4 is fixedly connected to a mounting bracket, and the surface of the mounting bracket is fixedly connected to a vibration motor 18. The vibration motor 18 is a linear up-and-down vibration mode, which is convenient to use.

[0036] It should be noted that the drive assembly includes a sliding sleeve 9 and a tension spring 14. The sliding sleeve 9 is slidably sleeved on one side of the frame 1 and fixed to the filter box 4. A fixed seat 10 is fixedly connected to the surface of the sliding sleeve 9. A support rod 11 is rotatably connected between the fixed seat 10 and one of the slide rods 8. The tension spring 14 is fixed between the frame 1 and the other slide rod 8. During the vibration of the filter box 4, the sliding sleeve 9 is driven to move. The sliding sleeve 9 pushes the slide rod 8 to move through the support rod 11, thereby driving the kneading plate 13 to reciprocate, which can knead the clumps of peppercorns in the discharge box 12.

[0037] This application can be used in the field of Sichuan pepper processing, or in other fields applicable to this application.

[0038] Example 2, Reference Figures 1-3 Based on Example 1, an improved impurity removal device for Sichuan pepper processing is applied to the field of Sichuan pepper processing.

[0039] In this utility model, a mounting box 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the discharge box 12, and a plurality of heating wires 16 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting box 15. The heating wires 16 can heat the raw materials on the discharge box 12 to improve their dryness.

[0040] In particular, a plate 6 is inserted into one side of the hopper 5, and a through screw 7 is threaded into one side of the plate 6. The screw 7 is rotatably connected to the hopper 5. When the screw 7 is rotated, the screw 7 drives the plate 6 to move, so that the raw material falls onto the discharge box 12.

[0041] It should be noted that kneading strips 17 are fixed on the opposite side of the discharge box 12 and the kneading plate 13. The kneading strips 17 enhance the separation effect of agglomerated raw materials.

[0042] The cross-sectional shape of the kneading strip 17 can be designed as any of the following according to actual needs:

[0043] Wavy: The contact surface of the kneading strip 17 is continuously wavy, and the alternating structure of crests and troughs enhances the dispersing effect on clumps of peppercorns.

[0044] Serrated: The surface of the kneading strip 17 is provided with evenly distributed triangular or trapezoidal serrations, which are used to cut the sticky peppercorn clumps with sharp edges;

[0045] Hemispherical protrusions: The surface of the kneading strip 17 is provided with hemispherical protrusions at intervals, which crush lumps by local pressure;

[0046] Spiral texture: The surface of the kneading strip 17 is machined with spiral grooves, which generate rotational shear force during the kneading process to separate the adhering particles;

[0047] Segmented structure: The kneading strip 17 is made up of multiple independent short strips spliced ​​together, with gaps reserved between each segment to accommodate the kneading needs of peppercorns of different sizes.

[0048] Furthermore, the kneading strip 17 is detachably connected to the discharge box 12 and the kneading plate 13 by bolts, making it easy to change the kneading strip 17 of different shapes according to the moisture content or degree of clumping of the peppercorns. For example, a serrated kneading strip 17 can be used for severely clumped peppercorns, while a wavy kneading strip 17 is selected for slightly sticky peppercorns to reduce the breakage rate. The kneading strip 17 can be made of rubber.

[0049] However, as is well known to those skilled in the art, the working principles and wiring methods of the heating wire 16 and the vibration motor 18 are commonplace and are all conventional methods or common knowledge. They will not be described in detail here. Those skilled in the art can make any selections according to their needs or convenience.

[0050] The accompanying drawings in this application are for illustrative purposes only. The dimensions and shapes of the components shown are not actual limitations but are merely schematic representations. In actual implementation, the components can be reasonably configured and adjusted according to specific needs and actual conditions.

[0051] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A device for removing impurities from processed Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim., characterized in that, include: A frame (1) is fixed to the top of the frame (1), and the bottom of the hopper (5) is connected to an inclined discharge box (12); The kneading assembly includes sliding rods (8) slidably sleeved on both sides of the frame (1) and a kneading plate (13) fixed between the two sliding rods (8). The kneading plate (13) is reciprocally positioned above the discharge box (12) and is inclined relative to the discharge box (12) to crush the sticky peppercorns. The filtration mechanism is located inside the frame (1) and below the discharge box (12), and includes a filter box (4) and multiple filter screens (19); The drive assembly connects the filter box (4) and the slide bar (8) to convert the vibration of the filter box (4) into the reciprocating motion of the kneading plate (13); When the peppercorns fall from the hopper (5) to the discharge box (12), they are repeatedly kneaded and dispersed by the kneading plate (13) before entering the filter box (4) for layered filtration.

2. The impurity removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filtration mechanism includes: Multiple support plates (2) are fixed to the inner walls on both sides of the frame (1); Multiple springs (3) are fixed between the support plate (2) and the filter box (4) respectively, so that the filter box (4) is tilted and suspended in the frame (1); Multiple filter screens (19) are fixedly connected at intervals from top to bottom inside the filter box (4), and discharge pipes (20) corresponding to each filter screen (19) are provided on both sides of the filter box (4).

3. The impurity removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the filter box (4) is fixed with a vibration motor (18) to drive the filter box (4) to vibrate and screen.

4. The impurity removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving component includes: Sliding sleeve (9) is provided on the side wall of the frame (1) and fixedly connected to the filter box (4); The strut (11) is hinged at both ends to the fixed seat (10) of the sliding sleeve (9) and a sliding rod (8); A tension spring (14) connects the frame (1) to another slide bar (8) to reset the kneading plate (13).

5. The impurity removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the discharge box (12) is fixedly connected to the mounting box (15), and multiple heating wires (16) are fixedly connected inside the mounting box (15) to dry the peppercorns on the discharge box (12).

6. The impurity removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plug plate (6) is inserted into one side of the hopper (5), and the plug plate (6) is threadedly connected to a screw (7). The screw (7) is rotatably connected to the hopper (5) to adjust the opening of the plug plate (6).

7. The impurity removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple kneading strips (17) are fixed to the side of the discharge box (12) opposite to the kneading plate (13) to enhance the kneading effect.

8. The impurity removal device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The kneading strip (17) is made of rubber.

9. The impurity removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pore size of the multi-layer filter (19) decreases from top to bottom to separate peppercorns and impurities step by step.