A fungal cleaning device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of food processing machinery technology, specifically disclosing a mushroom cleaning device. It includes a first cleaning section and a second cleaning section connected together, each equipped with components such as a cleaning roller and a reciprocating cleaning belt. The first cleaning section separates the cleaning tank and the water storage tank through a sieve plate, and works in conjunction with the rotating cleaning roller to achieve a combined soaking and mechanical rinsing cleaning process. The second cleaning section has an inclined reciprocating cleaning belt, on which cleaning baffles and cleaning nozzles form a secondary cleaning process of spraying + gravity assistance. Compared with traditional equipment, this device improves the impurity removal rate and reduces the mushroom damage rate through a multi-stage cleaning mode of "mechanical agitation + water flow penetration + flexible conveying." Simultaneously, it utilizes a water circulation design to reduce water consumption, effectively solving the industry pain point of poor cleaning quality, and is suitable for large-scale mushroom processing scenarios.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing machinery technology, and in particular to a fungus cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] In the mushroom food processing industry, cleaning, as a key pretreatment step, plays a decisive role in product quality. Due to their unique physiological structure, such as numerous surface folds, the ease with which impurities adhere to the stem base, and the generally fragile nature of the fungi, efficient and non-destructive cleaning presents a significant challenge.

[0003] Traditional mushroom cleaning equipment has revealed numerous problems in practical applications. Currently, most cleaning equipment employs a single cleaning method, such as relying solely on simple spraying or soaking. Taking spray cleaning as an example, the Chinese patent application "CN220402999U," which discloses a "Mushroom Cleaning Device for Easily Removing Impurities," only uses spaced nozzles to rinse the mushrooms located inside a drum. This method cannot ensure that all mushrooms are thoroughly rinsed, creating cleaning blind spots and leaving impurities on the surface of some mushrooms, significantly reducing the cleaning effect and failing to meet the requirements of high-quality cleaning. As for soaking cleaning, although it allows the mushrooms to initially contact the cleaning solution, it is difficult to effectively remove stubborn impurities attached deep within the folds of the mushrooms and at the base of the stem, resulting in a severely insufficient level of thorough cleaning.

[0004] Furthermore, from an overall perspective of cleaning quality, traditional cleaning equipment suffers from two major drawbacks: incomplete cleaning and easy damage to fungi. This makes it difficult for the cleaned fungi to meet ideal quality standards. Impurities remaining on the surface of the fungi after cleaning not only affect the taste of the food but may also introduce harmful microorganisms, threatening food safety. Damaged fungi are also prone to spoilage during subsequent processing and storage, increasing losses and raising production costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a fungal cleaning device to solve the technical problem that traditional fungal cleaning equipment, due to its single cleaning method, results in incomplete cleaning and easy damage to fungi, leading to poor cleaning quality.

[0006] This utility model provides a fungal cleaning device, including: a cleaning chamber, comprising a first cleaning section and a second cleaning section connected in communication; and a cleaning assembly, comprising a first cleaning assembly and a second cleaning assembly respectively disposed in the first cleaning section and the second cleaning section; wherein, the second cleaning section is inclined, and the second cleaning section is further provided with a reciprocating cleaning belt, the reciprocating cleaning belt being provided with a plurality of cleaning baffles arranged at intervals, and a discharge cleaning trough being formed between each pair of the first cleaning baffles; the second cleaning section is arranged along the upward conveying range of the reciprocating cleaning belt.

[0007] Preferably, the first cleaning section includes a cleaning tank and a water storage tank separated by a sieve plate; the sieve plate is provided with a plurality of sieve holes that connect the cleaning tank and the water storage tank.

[0008] Preferably, the first cleaning part is disposed on the cleaning tank via a pair of bearing seats disposed on both sides of the cleaning tank, and part of the first cleaning part is disposed inside the cleaning tank and part is disposed outside the cleaning tank.

[0009] Preferably, the first cleaning section is configured as a cleaning roller, which is mounted on a pair of rotating rollers mounted on the bearing seats and can rotate based on the rotating rollers, which are driven by a first motor; the cleaning roller is provided with a plurality of arc-shaped cleaning plates at intervals; the cleaning roller is hollow and is provided with a plurality of through holes that communicate with the outside of the cleaning roller and the inside of the cleaning roller.

[0010] Preferably, the second cleaning unit is mounted on one end of the cleaning tank via a frame, and the portion of the second cleaning unit mounted in the cleaning tank is fixed by a pair of limiting seats.

[0011] Preferably, the second cleaning section includes a cleaning section and a discharge section; the cleaning section is disposed in the cleaning tank and is covered by the second cleaning component.

[0012] Preferably, the second cleaning assembly includes a pair of main pipes and a plurality of cleaning pipes disposed between the pair of main pipes; the cleaning pipes are spaced apart from each other, and a plurality of cleaning nozzles are spaced apart on each cleaning pipe.

[0013] Preferably, the reciprocating cleaning belt is driven by a first conveying shaft and a second conveying shaft located at the beginning of the cleaning section and the end of the discharge section, and the first cleaning section is further provided with a reversing roller between the first conveying shaft and the second conveying shaft.

[0014] Preferably, the first conveyor shaft is driven by a second motor mounted on the frame.

[0015] Preferably, the discharge end is further provided with a guide plate.

[0016] The fungus cleaning device provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] This invention effectively solves the problem of poor cleaning results caused by the single cleaning method in traditional equipment by combining multi-stage composite cleaning with flexible processing. In terms of cleaning effect, the rotating rollers and sieve plate of the first cleaning section achieve initial soaking and rinsing through water circulation. Combined with the inclined spray of the reciprocating cleaning belt in the second cleaning section, a multi-stage cleaning process of "mechanical agitation + water penetration + gravity assistance" is formed. Compared with traditional single spraying or soaking methods, this improves the impurity removal rate and thoroughly solves the problem of stubborn impurities remaining in folds and at the base of the stem. Regarding the protection of fungi, the arc-shaped cleaning plate of the cleaning rollers and the flexible conveying of the reciprocating cleaning belt avoid strong mechanical collisions, reducing the damage rate such as cap cracking and stem breakage. This makes the residual impurity rate of fungi after cleaning approach zero, significantly improving cleaning quality and providing an efficient, clean, and low-damage automated solution for fungal food processing. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, and these are all within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a fungal cleaning device;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a fungal cleaning device;

[0021] Parts and component numbers in the diagram:

[0022] 100-Washing bin, 110-First washing section, 111-Washing plate, 112-Sieve plate, 113-Sieve hole, 114-Washing tank, 115-Water storage tank, 116-Overflow port, 120-Second washing section, 121-Washing segment, 122-Discharge segment, 123-Guide plate, 131-Reversing roller, 132-First conveyor shaft, 133-Second conveyor shaft, 134-Reciprocating washing belt, 135-Second motor, 136-Washing partition, 137-Discharge washing tank, 138-Leakage hole;

[0023] 210-First cleaning assembly, 211-Cleaning roller, 212-Through hole, 220-Second cleaning assembly, 221-Main pipe, 222-Cleaning pipe, 223-Cleaning nozzle;

[0024] 310-Bearing housing, 311-Rotating roller, 312-First motor, 320-Frame, 330-Limit seat. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are merely used to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element. Unless otherwise specified, embodiments of the present invention and the various features thereof can be combined with each other, all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] Please see Figure 1 This utility model provides a fungal cleaning device. Fungi, due to their unique physiological structure—such as numerous folds on their surface, the ease with which various impurities adhere to the base of the stem, and the generally fragile nature of the fungi themselves—pose significant challenges to achieving an efficient and non-destructive cleaning process. Traditional fungal cleaning equipment often relies on a single cleaning method, failing to thoroughly remove dirt from the fungal surface and easily damaging the fungi during the cleaning process, resulting in unsatisfactory cleaning quality.

[0028] In view of the above problems, this embodiment proposes a cleaning device. This device, by designing a multi-stage cleaning structure, effectively solves the problems faced by traditional cleaning equipment, thereby significantly improving cleaning efficiency and quality while minimizing damage to microorganisms.

[0029] Please see Figure 1The cleaning device described in this embodiment includes a cleaning chamber 100 and a cleaning assembly disposed within the cleaning chamber 100. The cleaning chamber 100 includes a first cleaning section 110 and a second cleaning section 120 that are connected to each other. The cleaning assembly includes a first cleaning assembly 210 and a second cleaning assembly 220 respectively disposed in the first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120. The second cleaning section 120 is inclined and is also provided with a reciprocating cleaning belt 134. The reciprocating cleaning belt 134 is provided with a plurality of cleaning baffles 136 that are spaced apart, and a discharge cleaning trough 137 is formed between each pair of cleaning baffles 136. The second cleaning section 120 is arranged along the upward conveying range of the reciprocating cleaning belt 134.

[0030] In use, the fungi to be cleaned are placed into one end of the cleaning chamber 100, and the first cleaning component 210 is activated. The fungi are then cleaned by the first cleaning component 210 and moved towards the end closer to the second cleaning section 120. Once the fungi are near the second cleaning section 120, they are lifted upwards by the reciprocating cleaning belt 134 of the second cleaning component 220. The rising reciprocating cleaning belt 134 forms a discharge cleaning trough 137 between the two cleaning partitions 136, carrying the fungi. During this ascent, the fungi are repeatedly rinsed by the second cleaning component 220, ensuring effective removal of surface impurities. The design of the reciprocating cleaning belt 134 allows the fungi to undergo multiple cycles of cleaning in the discharge cleaning trough 137 at different heights, further improving the cleaning effect. Simultaneously, the inclined structure of the second cleaning section 120 helps to evenly distribute the water flow, making the cleaning process more thorough. After cleaning, the fungi are drained and discharged through the end of the reciprocating cleaning belt 134, completing the cleaning process.

[0031] Further, please see Figure 1 The top of the first cleaning section 110 is also provided with an overflow port 116 to prevent the water level from being too high during the cleaning process and to ensure that the liquid level in the cleaning chamber 100 is stable.

[0032] The overflow port 116 is designed to effectively discharge impurities floating on the water surface, so that the impurities will not remain in the first cleaning section 110, and secondary pollution can also be prevented.

[0033] Further, please see Figure 2 The first cleaning section 110 includes a cleaning tank 114 and a water storage tank 115 separated by a sieve plate 112; the sieve plate 112 is provided with a plurality of sieve holes 113 that connect the cleaning tank 114 and the water storage tank 115.

[0034] During cleaning, the fungi are cleaned in the cleaning tank 114 in the first cleaning section 110. The cleaned water flows through the sieve holes 113 of the sieve plate 112 to the water storage tank 115. The sieve holes 113 also prevent the fungi from being discharged from the sieve plate 112.

[0035] In this embodiment, a circulating water cleaning structure is further provided. This structure is specially designed to ensure the high efficiency and environmental friendliness of the cleaning process. It includes a water pump driven by an electric motor. The pump draws in cleaning water from the second cleaning section 120, filters out only large particles after filtration, and then returns the cleaning water to the second cleaning section 120 and the second cleaning assembly 220. This circulation process effectively removes bacteria and other microorganisms, maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the cleaning area. Furthermore, to provide greater flexibility and convenience, the first cleaning section 110 is also designed to be supplied with water from an external water source, allowing users to choose between using circulating water or directly using an external water source for cleaning work according to their actual needs.

[0036] Further, please see Figure 2 The first cleaning part 110 is disposed on the cleaning tank 114 via a pair of bearing seats 310 disposed on both sides of the cleaning tank 114, and part of the first cleaning part 110 is disposed inside the cleaning tank 114 and part of it is disposed outside the cleaning tank 114.

[0037] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first cleaning section 110 is configured as a cleaning roller 211, which is mounted on a pair of bearing seats 310 and can rotate based on the roller 311. The roller 311 is driven by a first motor 312. The cleaning roller 211 is provided with a plurality of arc-shaped cleaning plates 111 at intervals. The cleaning roller 211 is hollow and is provided with a plurality of through holes 212 that communicate with the outside of the cleaning roller 211.

[0038] During use, the fungi in the cleaning tank 114 are constantly agitated and turned over by the arc-shaped cleaning plate 111 as the cleaning roller 211 rotates, so that the fungi are immersed in the water and then float to the surface, thereby effectively removing impurities from the surface of the fungi. In this cleaning process, the fungi move towards the end closer to the second cleaning section 120.

[0039] During the cleaning process, external water or circulating water enters the cleaning roller 211 through the through-hole 212, comes into contact with the bacteria, and then flows into the water storage tank 115 through the sieve plate 112, forming a continuous cleaning cycle. This design not only improves cleaning efficiency but also reduces water waste. In addition, the spacing of the curved cleaning plates 111 ensures that the bacteria are not excessively squeezed during the cleaning process, thus maintaining the integrity of the bacteria.

[0040] Furthermore, in traditional cleaning roller designs, the high rotation speed of the motor often damages bacteria, even with lower speeds. While using larger cleaning rollers could reduce the rotation speed and prevent damage, it would be costly. Therefore, this embodiment uses a hollow cleaning roller 211 with a through hole 212 connecting the outside to the inside. This allows cleaning water to enter the roller 211 during cleaning, increasing its volume and effectively reducing the risk of mechanical damage to bacteria while maintaining cleaning effectiveness. It also enables dynamic water circulation inside, further enhancing cleaning power. This design also reduces the overall weight of the equipment, lowers energy consumption, and extends its lifespan. This innovative structure addresses the pain points of traditional cleaning methods while also being practical and economical.

[0041] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the cleaning tank 114 and the water storage tank 115 are separated by the sieve plate 112, and the sieve holes 113 realize water circulation. With the rotation of the cleaning roller 211, the cleaning plate 111 stirs the water flow, so that the bacteria can initially remove impurities in the soaking and mechanical friction. At the same time, the through holes 212 of the hollow roller can assist the water flow to penetrate and improve the cleaning effect inside the folds.

[0042] Further, please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The second cleaning part 120 is disposed at one end of the cleaning tank 114 via a frame 320, and the portion of the second cleaning part 120 disposed within the cleaning tank 114 is fixed by a pair of limiting seats 330.

[0043] The second cleaning section 120 includes a cleaning section 121 and a discharge section 122; the cleaning section 121 is disposed in the cleaning tank 114 and is covered by the second cleaning assembly 220.

[0044] The second cleaning component 220 includes a pair of main pipes 221 and a plurality of cleaning pipes 222 disposed between the pair of main pipes 221; the cleaning pipes 222 are spaced apart from each other, and a plurality of cleaning nozzles 223 are spaced apart on each cleaning pipe 222.

[0045] When cleaning fungi, the fungi are cleaned and transported by the first cleaning component 210, so that the fungi enter the discharge cleaning trough 137 formed between the two cleaning partitions 136 on the reciprocating cleaning belt 134, which drives the fungi to rise and pass through the coverage area of ​​the second cleaning component 220. The fungi are then rinsed from all directions by the cleaning nozzle 223 to ensure a more thorough cleaning process.

[0046] The layout of the cleaning nozzles 223 enables them to form a uniform water curtain, covering the entire cleaning area and avoiding cleaning blind spots. Meanwhile, the connection between the main pipe 221 and the cleaning pipe 222 employs a sealed structure to effectively prevent water leakage and ensure cleaning efficiency. Furthermore, the cleaning pipe 222 is made of corrosion-resistant, high-strength material to meet the needs of long-term use and extend the service life of the equipment.

[0047] In actual operation, the discharge section 122 of the second washing section 120 is designed as a flat surface, which facilitates the smooth entry of the washed fungi into the next process and reduces the possibility of accumulation and blockage. Furthermore, the fungi can be drained of moisture through the drain holes 138.

[0048] Through the above design, the fungi can maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the cleaning process while minimizing mechanical damage, thereby improving overall production efficiency and product quality.

[0049] In this embodiment, the soaking and mechanical agitation of the first cleaning unit 110 and the spraying and flexible conveying of the second cleaning unit 120 complement each other: first, the impurities are softened by soaking, then a preliminary cleaning is performed by low-intensity mechanical action, and finally a fine cleaning is completed by spraying and gravity assistance. This avoids the damage caused by single strong cleaning and solves the problem of incomplete cleaning by traditional spraying.

[0050] In terms of cleaning effect, the rotating roller of the first cleaning section 110 and the water circulation of the sieve plate 112 achieve preliminary soaking and rinsing. Combined with the inclined spray of the reciprocating cleaning belt 134 of the second cleaning section 120, a multi-stage cleaning process of "mechanical agitation + water flow penetration + gravity assistance" is formed. Compared with the traditional single spraying or soaking method, the impurity removal rate is improved, and the stubborn impurity residue problem in the folds and roots of the fungus is completely solved.

[0051] Furthermore, the reciprocating cleaning belt 134 is driven by a first conveyor shaft 132 and a second conveyor shaft 133 located at the beginning of the cleaning section 121 and the end of the discharge section 122, and the first cleaning section 110 is also provided with a reversing roller 131 between the first conveyor shaft 132 and the second conveyor shaft 133. The first conveyor shaft 132 is driven by a second motor 135 mounted on the frame 320. A guide plate 123 is also provided at the end of the discharge section.

[0052] During operation, the reciprocating cleaning belt 134 is driven in a cyclical motion by the coordinated action of the first conveyor shaft 132 and the second conveyor shaft 133. The reversing roller 131 allows the cleaning belt to change direction within a specific area, thereby extending the residence time of the material in the cleaning section 121 and further improving the cleaning effect. The guide plate 123 guides the cleaned material smoothly into the next process, preventing uneven discharge from affecting subsequent operations. Throughout the process, the operating speed of the cleaning belt 134 can be adjusted according to actual needs via the second motor 135, ensuring optimal cleaning results for different types of bacteria while reducing problems such as incomplete cleaning or material accumulation caused by excessively fast or slow speeds.

[0053] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, 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 therein. Such 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 utility model.

Claims

1. A fungal cleaning device, characterized in that, include: The cleaning chamber (100) includes a first cleaning section (110) and a second cleaning section (120) connected in series; The cleaning assembly includes a first cleaning assembly (210) and a second cleaning assembly (220) respectively disposed in the first cleaning section (110) and the second cleaning section (120); The second cleaning section (120) is inclined and is also provided with a reciprocating cleaning belt (134). The reciprocating cleaning belt (134) is provided with a plurality of cleaning baffles (136) arranged at intervals, and a discharge cleaning trough (137) is formed between each pair of cleaning baffles (136). The second cleaning section (120) is arranged along the upward conveying range of the reciprocating cleaning belt (134).

2. The fungal cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first cleaning unit (110) includes a cleaning tank (114) and a water storage tank (115) separated by a sieve plate (112); The sieve plate (112) is provided with a plurality of sieve holes (113) that connect the cleaning tank (114) and the water storage tank (115).

3. The fungal cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first cleaning part (110) is disposed on the cleaning tank (114) via a pair of bearing seats (310) disposed on both sides of the cleaning tank (114), and part of the first cleaning part (110) is disposed inside the cleaning tank (114) and part is disposed outside the cleaning tank (114).

4. The fungal cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first cleaning unit (110) is configured as a cleaning roller (211), which is mounted by a rotating roller (311) disposed on a pair of bearing seats (310) and can rotate based on the rotating roller (311), which is driven by a first motor (312); The cleaning roller (211) is provided with a plurality of arc-shaped cleaning plates (111) spaced apart; The cleaning roller (211) is hollow and has several through holes (212) that connect the outside to the inside of the cleaning roller (211).

5. The fungal cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second cleaning unit (120) is disposed at one end of the cleaning tank (114) via a frame (320), and the portion of the second cleaning unit (120) disposed in the cleaning tank (114) is fixed by a pair of limiting seats (330).

6. The fungal cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second cleaning unit (120) includes a cleaning section (121) and a discharge section (122); The cleaning section (121) is disposed in the cleaning tank (114), and the cleaning section (121) is covered by the second cleaning component (220).

7. The fungal cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second cleaning assembly (220) includes a pair of main pipes (221) and a plurality of cleaning pipes (222) disposed between the pair of main pipes (221); The cleaning pipes (222) are spaced apart from each other, and a number of cleaning nozzles (223) are spaced apart on the cleaning pipes (222).

8. A fungal cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The reciprocating cleaning belt (134) is driven by a first conveying shaft (132) and a second conveying shaft (133) located at the beginning of the cleaning section (121) and the end of the discharge section (122). The first cleaning part (110) is also provided with a reversing roller (131) between the first conveying shaft (132) and the second conveying shaft (133).

9. A fungal cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first conveyor shaft (132) is driven by a second motor (135) mounted on the frame (320).

10. A fungal cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The end of the discharge section is also provided with a guide plate (123).

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