A pretreatment device for kimchi processing

Abstract

This utility model discloses a pre-treatment device for kimchi processing, relating to the field of kimchi processing technology. The utility model includes: a washing tank with a drain pipe connected to the bottom of one side; a water-passing plate fixed in the middle of the washing tank, with a drain outlet at one end of the water-passing plate; a U-shaped plate positioned above the water-passing plate, with mesh cylinders evenly embedded on the bottom side of the U-shaped plate, into which vegetables to be washed are placed one by one; and a driving mechanism positioned above the water-passing plate. This utility model uses conical mesh cylinders to independently wrap the cabbage, avoiding the frictional damage to the leaves caused by high-density stacking in traditional washing methods. It also ensures that water flows evenly into the gaps between the leaves, improving the thoroughness of the washing. The driving mechanism enables high-frequency, low-amplitude reciprocating motion of the U-shaped plate, simulating the effect of hand rubbing and enhancing the efficiency of stain removal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of kimchi processing equipment, specifically to a kimchi processing pretreatment device. Background Technology

[0002] As a traditional fermented food, the quality of kimchi processing directly affects the final product's taste, flavor, and storage stability. In the pre-processing stage of kimchi production, washing the cabbage is one of the key steps.

[0003] In traditional processing, cabbages are typically placed in a washing tank and rinsed with water to remove surface dirt, impurities, and pesticide residues. However, in this process, the water cannot penetrate evenly into the gaps between the cabbage leaves, making it difficult to completely remove stains, microorganisms, and pesticide residues, thus affecting the hygiene and safety of the kimchi. Furthermore, the high density of the stacked cabbages, under the impact of the water flow, causes friction and compression between the outer leaves and the tank walls, as well as between adjacent leaves, resulting in broken veins and tissue damage. This not only reduces the appearance integrity of the kimchi but also accelerates nutrient loss and increases the risk of spoilage. Therefore, we propose a pre-treatment device for kimchi processing to address these problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A pretreatment device for kimchi processing, comprising:

[0006] A cleaning tank, wherein a drain pipe is connected to the bottom of one side of the cleaning tank, a water-passing plate is fixed in the middle of the interior of the cleaning tank, and a drain outlet is provided at one end of the water-passing plate;

[0007] An U-shaped plate is set above the water-passing plate, and mesh tubes are evenly embedded on the bottom side of the U-shaped plate. Vegetables to be washed are placed one by one into the inside of the mesh tubes.

[0008] A drive mechanism is located above the water-passing plate, and the drive mechanism is used to drive the U-shaped plate to reciprocate left and right on the water-passing plate;

[0009] A water supply assembly is disposed above the side of the cleaning tank away from the drain outlet, and the water supply assembly is used to supply clean water to the water plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes guide rods fixedly spaced between the inner sidewalls of the cleaning tank, the U-shaped plate slidably sleeved on the surface of the guide rods, a spring sleeved on one side of the guide rod surface located on the U-shaped plate, a contact block fixedly mounted on the other side of the U-shaped plate, an arc-shaped groove constructed on the side of the contact block away from the U-shaped plate, a fixing plate fixedly mounted above the side of the cleaning tank away from the water supply assembly, a drive motor mounted on the top of the fixing plate, an eccentric wheel connected to the output shaft of the drive motor, and the eccentric wheel slidably embedded in the arc-shaped groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the surface of the water-passing plate is constructed with a slope.

[0012] Furthermore, the water-passing plate is provided with sliding grooves on both sides, and rollers are installed at the four corners of the bottom surface of the U-shaped plate, with the rollers slidably embedded inside the sliding grooves.

[0013] Furthermore, the water supply assembly includes a mounting plate fixed to the edge of the cleaning tank, an inlet pipe embedded in the middle of the mounting plate, an outlet at one end of the inlet pipe, a water pump connected to the other end of the inlet pipe, an overflow trough fixed above the inner wall of the cleaning tank, and the outlet extending into the interior of the overflow trough.

[0014] Furthermore, the mesh cylinder is cone-shaped.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. This utility model uses a conical mesh cylinder to independently wrap the cabbage, avoiding the friction damage to the cabbage leaves caused by high-density stacking in traditional washing. At the same time, it ensures that the water flow penetrates evenly into the gaps between the cabbage leaves, improving the thoroughness of the cleaning. By setting a drive mechanism, it realizes the high-frequency, low-amplitude reciprocating motion of the C-shaped plate, simulating the effect of hand rubbing, enhancing the efficiency of stain removal, and has high practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 2 Schematic diagram of cross-section along the AA direction.

[0020] Reference numerals: 1. Cleaning tank; 2. Drain pipe; 3. Water flow plate; 301. Drain outlet; 4. U-shaped plate; 5. Net cylinder; 6. Drive mechanism; 601. Guide rod; 602. Spring; 603. Contact block; 6031. Arc groove; 604. Fixing plate; 605. Drive motor; 606. Eccentric wheel; 7. Slide groove; 8. Roller; 9. Water supply assembly; 901. Mounting plate; 902. Inlet pipe; 903. Outlet; 904. Overflow groove. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] This application provides a pre-treatment device for kimchi processing, mainly to address the problem that in existing technologies, cabbage is typically placed in a washing tank and washed with water to remove surface mud, impurities, and pesticide residues. In this state, the water flow cannot evenly penetrate into the gaps between the cabbage leaves, making it difficult to thoroughly remove stains, microorganisms, and pesticide residues, affecting the hygiene and safety of the kimchi. Furthermore, the high-density stacking of cabbage, under the impact of water flow, easily causes friction and compression between the outer leaves and the tank wall, and between adjacent leaves, resulting in broken veins and tissue damage. This not only reduces the integrity of the kimchi's appearance but also accelerates nutrient loss and increases the risk of spoilage. The following technical solution is provided, which will be discussed in conjunction with... Figures 1-3 Please provide a detailed explanation:

[0023] A pretreatment device for kimchi processing, comprising:

[0024] A cleaning tank 1 is connected to a drain pipe 2 at the bottom of one side. A water-passing plate 3 is fixed in the middle of the interior of the cleaning tank 1. A drain outlet 301 is provided at one end of the water-passing plate 3.

[0025] The U-shaped plate 4 is set above the water-passing plate 3. The bottom side of the U-shaped plate 4 is evenly embedded with mesh cylinders 5, and the vegetables to be washed are placed one by one into the inside of the mesh cylinders 5.

[0026] A drive mechanism 6 is located above the water-passing plate 3. The drive mechanism 6 is used to drive the U-shaped plate 4 to reciprocate left and right on the water-passing plate 3. The drive mechanism 6 includes guide rods 601 that are fixedly spaced between the inner side walls of the cleaning tank 1. The U-shaped plate 4 is slidably sleeved on the surface of the guide rods 601. A spring 602 is sleeved on one side of the guide rods 601 and a contact block 603 is fixedly provided on the other side of the U-shaped plate 4. An arc groove 6031 is constructed on the side of the contact block 603 away from the U-shaped plate 4. A fixing plate 604 is fixedly provided above the side of the cleaning tank 1 away from the water supply component 9. A drive motor 605 is installed on the top of the fixing plate 604. An eccentric wheel 606 is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 605. The eccentric wheel 606 is slidably embedded in the arc groove 6031.

[0027] The water supply component 9 is located above the side of the cleaning tank 1 away from the drain outlet 301. The water supply component 9 is used to supply clean water to the water plate 3.

[0028] Workflow Description

[0029] First step, add the cabbage:

[0030] Place the cabbages to be washed one by one into the mesh cylinder 5 fixed to the bottom side of the U-shaped plate 4. The mesh cylinder 5 separates the cabbages into independent units to avoid stacking and friction.

[0031] Step 2, dynamic cleaning:

[0032] When the drive mechanism 6 is activated, the drive motor 605 drives the eccentric wheel 606 to rotate. The eccentric wheel 606 pushes the U-shaped plate 4 to move through the contact block 603 (including the arc groove 6031). With the compression and reset of the spring 602, the U-shaped plate 4 achieves a reciprocating periodic motion on the left and right sides. During the movement of the U-shaped plate 4, the water supply component 9 delivers clean water to the water-passing plate 3. Combined with the reciprocating motion of the U-shaped plate 4, the water flow penetrates into the gaps between the vegetable leaves, enhancing the cleaning effect.

[0033] The third step is drainage and separation:

[0034] The wastewater after cleaning flows into the bottom of the cleaning tank 1 through the drain outlet 301 of the water plate 3 and is discharged through the drain pipe 2.

[0035] Step 4: Complete rinsing.

[0036] After cleaning, turn off the drive mechanism 6 and the water supply component 9, remove the cabbage from the net cylinder 5, and proceed to the next processing stage.

[0037] The kimchi processing pretreatment device uses a conical mesh cylinder 5 to independently wrap the cabbage, avoiding the friction damage to the cabbage leaves caused by high-density stacking in traditional washing. At the same time, it ensures that the water flow penetrates evenly into the gaps between the cabbage leaves, improving the thoroughness of the washing. By setting a drive mechanism 6, it realizes the high-frequency, low-amplitude reciprocating motion of the C-shaped plate 4, simulating the effect of manual rubbing, and enhancing the efficiency of stain removal.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the surface of the water-passing plate 3 is constructed with a slope. More specifically, the water in the washing tank 1 flows to the top of the water-passing plate 3 through the water conveying component 9. Due to the presence of the slope, the water will accelerate along the slope towards the drain outlet 301, forming a "top-down" scouring force. This directional flow characteristic can effectively prevent the water from forming eddies or dead water areas on the flat plate surface, thereby reducing the possibility of silt deposition due to insufficient flow velocity. Impurities such as mud, sand, and vegetable scraps are pushed to the lower end of the slope under the scouring of the water flow and are discharged into the drain pipe 2 through the drain outlet 301 with the sewage, ensuring that impurities do not remain on the surface of the water-passing plate 3.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the water-passing plate 3 is provided with grooves 7 on both sides, and rollers 8 are installed at the four corners of the bottom surface of the U-shaped plate 4. The rollers 8 are slidably embedded in the grooves 7. More specifically, the grooves 7 on both sides of the water-passing plate 3 are groove-type guide rails. The rolling friction between the rollers 8 and the grooves 7 replaces the sliding friction, which significantly reduces energy consumption (especially in high-frequency reciprocating motion), reduces component wear, and extends equipment life.

[0040] like Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the water supply component 9 includes a mounting plate 901 fixed to the edge of the washing tank 1. A water inlet pipe 902 is embedded in the middle of the mounting plate 901. One end of the water inlet pipe 902 is provided with a water outlet 903. The other end of the water inlet pipe 902 is connected to a water pump. An overflow trough 904 is fixed above the inner side wall of the washing tank 1. The water outlet 903 extends into the interior of the overflow trough 904. More specifically, the overflow trough 904 serves as an intermediate water storage structure. After the water flow forms a certain liquid level in the trough, it overflows evenly by gravity. The flow rate of the water inlet pipe 902 is regulated by the water pump and needs to be slightly greater than the drainage capacity of the drain outlet 301 of the water-passing plate 3, so that the water level of the water-passing plate 3 is always higher than that of the net cylinder 5, ensuring that the overflow water flow forms an effective submersion depth when covering the net cylinder 5, thereby improving the cleaning effect on the cabbage.

[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the net cylinder 5 is conical. More specifically, the net cylinder 5 adopts a conical design that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. Its key function is to form a "natural locking" through the gradual change in diameter. After the root (or stem) of the cabbage is placed in the net cylinder 5, the narrowing part at the bottom of the conical structure will stick tightly to the root of the cabbage, forming a physical limit to prevent the cabbage from falling out of the net cylinder 5 during reciprocating movement.

[0042] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A pretreatment device for kimchi processing, characterized in that, include: A cleaning tank (1) is connected to a drain pipe (2) at the bottom of one side. A water-passing plate (3) is fixed in the middle of the interior of the cleaning tank (1). A drain outlet (301) is provided at one end of the water-passing plate (3). An inverted U-shaped plate (4) is set above the water-passing plate (3). A mesh tube (5) is evenly embedded on the bottom side of the inverted U-shaped plate (4). Vegetables to be washed are placed one by one into the inside of the mesh tube (5). The drive mechanism (6) is located above the water-passing plate (3). The drive mechanism (6) is used to drive the U-shaped plate (4) to move back and forth on the water-passing plate (3). A water delivery assembly (9) is disposed above the side of the cleaning tank (1) away from the drain outlet (301), and the water delivery assembly (9) is used to deliver clean water to the water plate (3).

2. The pretreatment device for kimchi processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (6) includes guide rods (601) fixedly spaced between the inner walls of the cleaning tank (1). The U-shaped plate (4) is slidably sleeved on the surface of the guide rods (601). A spring (602) is sleeved on one side of the U-shaped plate (4) on the surface of the guide rods (601). A contact block (603) is fixedly provided on the other side of the U-shaped plate (4). An arc groove (6031) is constructed on the side of the contact block (603) away from the U-shaped plate (4). A fixing plate (604) is fixedly provided above the side of the cleaning tank (1) away from the water supply component (9). A drive motor (605) is installed on the top of the fixing plate (604). An eccentric wheel (606) is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor (605). The eccentric wheel (606) is slidably embedded in the arc groove (6031).

3. The pretreatment device for kimchi processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the water-passing plate (3) is sloped.

4. The pretreatment device for kimchi processing according to claim 1, characterized in that... The water-passing plate (3) is provided with sliding grooves (7) on both sides, and rollers (8) are installed at the four corners of the bottom surface of the U-shaped plate (4). The rollers (8) are slidably embedded in the sliding grooves (7).

5. The pretreatment device for kimchi processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water supply assembly (9) includes a mounting plate (901) fixed to the edge of the cleaning tank (1), an inlet pipe (902) is embedded in the middle of the mounting plate (901), an outlet (903) is provided at one end of the inlet pipe (902), and a water pump is connected to the other end of the inlet pipe (902). An overflow trough (904) is fixed above the inner wall of the cleaning tank (1), and the outlet (903) extends into the interior of the overflow trough (904).

6. The pretreatment device for kimchi processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mesh cylinder (5) is conical.

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