A starch separation device for sweet potato flour production

Abstract

This utility model discloses a starch separation device for sweet potato flour production, including a support block and an mounting plate installed on top of the support block. A motor is connected to the top of the mounting plate, and a threaded column is connected to the output end of the motor. A rotating ring is threaded to the outer end of the threaded column, and a retaining ring is connected to the front end of the rotating ring. A connecting block is connected to the front end of the rotating ring, and four grooves and four slots are formed on the outer end of the connecting block. A connecting ring is movably connected to the outer end of the connecting block. By coordinating the motor, threaded column, rotating ring, retaining ring, connecting block, connecting ring, and connecting block, the screen can be quickly disassembled and assembled, improving the convenience of replacement and cleaning. During installation, the retaining column and slots provide positioning, the ball grooves stabilize the screen, and rotating the rotating ring drives the retaining ring to fix the ball, completing the tightening. Disassembly is performed in reverse without complex tools. This design shortens maintenance time, facilitates residue cleaning, reduces downtime losses, lowers operating difficulty, and extends the screen's lifespan.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sweet potato flour production technology, specifically to a starch separation device for sweet potato flour production. Background Technology

[0002] The starch separation device for sweet potato flour production is a key piece of equipment specifically designed for separating starch from impurities such as fiber, residue, and moisture during the sweet potato starch extraction process. Its core principle is to utilize centrifugal force to efficiently separate the crushed sweet potato slurry (containing starch granules, fiber, cell sap, etc.), thereby obtaining a relatively pure starch emulsion, laying the foundation for subsequent starch purification and drying processes.

[0003] In existing technologies, centrifuge screens are mostly fixed with bolts or welded connections. Disassembly and assembly require the use of special tools to remove the bolts or cut the weld points one by one. The operation is cumbersome and time-consuming. In sweet potato starch production, the screens are prone to starch sticking and fiber entanglement, requiring frequent cleaning or replacement. The difficulty in disassembly and assembly leads to excessive downtime for maintenance, which not only reduces production continuity but may also cause screen edge deformation and mesh damage due to improper operation, increasing equipment wear and tear costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a starch separation device for sweet potato starch production, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, where centrifuge screens are mostly fixed with bolts or welded, requiring special tools for point-by-point operation for disassembly and assembly, which is cumbersome and time-consuming. In sweet potato starch production, the screens are prone to starch adhesion and fiber entanglement, requiring frequent cleaning and replacement. The difficulty in disassembly and assembly leads to excessive downtime for maintenance, which not only reduces production continuity but also easily causes screen deformation and mesh damage due to improper operation, increasing equipment wear and tear costs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A starch separation device for sweet potato flour production, comprising a support block and an mounting plate installed on top of the support block. A motor is connected to the top of the mounting plate, and a threaded post is connected to the output end of the motor. A rotating ring is threaded to the outer end of the threaded post, and a retaining ring is connected to the front end of the rotating ring. A connecting block is connected to the front end of the rotating ring. Four grooves and four slots are formed on the outer end of the connecting block. A connecting ring is movably connected to the outer end of the connecting block. Four retaining posts are installed inside the connecting ring, and the retaining posts are movably connected to the slots. Four holes are formed inside the connecting ring, and ball bearings are movably connected inside the holes. A connecting block is installed at the front end of the connecting ring, and a screen is connected to the front end of the connecting block. The connecting ring and the connecting block are sleeved together, allowing the retaining posts to insert into the slots and the ball bearings in the holes to fit against the grooves. Rotating the rotating ring moves the retaining ring, which blocks the holes and restricts the position of the ball bearings.

[0006] In the preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the front end of the support block is connected to a housing, the rear side of the housing is connected to a partition, the partition has a rotating shaft inside, and the partition is movably connected to the connecting block through the rotating shaft.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a drainage groove is provided at the bottom of the outer casing, and a water outlet pipe is connected to the left end of the outer casing, which is connected to an external pipe.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the water outlet pipe and the drainage trough are connected to each other, and the front end of the outer shell is provided with a movable groove, and a collection frame is movably connected inside the movable groove.

[0009] In the preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the front end of the collection box is connected to a handle, the front end of the outer shell is rotatably connected to a cover plate, and the rear end of the cover plate is connected to a conical block.

[0010] In this preferred embodiment of the technical solution, the cone block is internally connected to a feed pipe, which is connected to an external pipeline.

[0011] Based on the preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the rotating screen throws out the water, allowing the water to flow into the drainage trough and be discharged through the outlet pipe. The separated sweet potato starch is thrown out through the screen and guided by the outer shell into the collection frame inside the movable trough. Pulling the handle pulls out the collection frame.

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

[0013] 1. Through the coordinated action of the motor, threaded column, rotating ring, retaining ring, connecting block, connecting ring and connecting block, the screen can be quickly disassembled and assembled, greatly improving the convenience of replacement and cleaning. During installation, the retaining column and the groove are used for initial positioning, and the ball bearings fit into the groove to enhance stability. Rotating the rotating ring moves it forward, and the retaining ring fixes the ball bearings to complete the fastening. Disassembly only requires the reverse operation. No complicated tools are required throughout the process. This design significantly shortens maintenance time, facilitates timely cleaning of starch adhesion and fiber residue, reduces equipment downtime losses, reduces operation difficulty, and extends the service life of the screen. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the starch separation device for sweet potato flour production according to this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional rear view structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional orthographic structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional side sectional view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the connecting block of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Support block; 21. Mounting plate; 22. Motor; 23. Threaded post; 24. Rotary ring; 25. Snap ring; 26. Connecting block; 27. Groove; 28. Connecting ring; 29. ​​Snap post; 210. Hole; 211. Ball bearing; 212. Connecting block; 213. Screen; 214. Slot; 31. Outer shell; 32. Partition plate; 33. Drainage trough; 34. Water outlet pipe; 35. Movable groove; 36. Collection frame; 37. Handle; 38. Cover plate; 39. Conical block; 310. Feed pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-5This utility model provides an embodiment of a starch separation device for sweet potato flour production, including a support block 1 and an mounting plate 21 installed on top of the support block 1. A motor 22 is connected to the top of the mounting plate 21. A threaded post 23 is connected to the output end of the motor 22. A rotating ring 24 is threadedly connected to the outer end of the threaded post 23. A retaining ring 25 is connected to the front end of the rotating ring 24. A connecting block 26 is connected to the front end of the rotating ring 24. Four grooves 27 and four slots 214 are formed on the outer end of the connecting block 26. A connecting ring 28 is movably connected to the outer end of the connecting block 26. Four retaining posts 29 are installed inside the connecting ring 28 and are movably connected to the slots 214. Four holes 210 are formed inside the connecting ring 28. Ball bearings 211 are movably connected inside the holes 210. A connecting block 212 is installed at the front end of the connecting ring 28. A screen 213 is connected to the front end of the connecting block 212. The connecting ring 28 is sleeved with the connecting block 26, allowing the retaining post 29 to insert into the retaining groove 214 and the ball 211 in the hole 210 to fit against the groove 27. Rotating the rotating ring 24 drives the retaining ring 25 to move, and the retaining ring 25 blocks the hole 210 to restrict the position of the ball 211. By setting up multiple components such as the motor 22, threaded post 23, rotating ring 24, retaining ring 25, connecting block 26, connecting ring 28 and connecting block 212 in coordination, the screen 213 can be quickly assembled and disassembled. For easy replacement and cleaning, during installation, the connecting ring 28 is sleeved with the connecting block 26, allowing the locking post 29 to be inserted into the locking groove 214 for initial positioning. The ball bearing 211 fits into the groove 27. Rotating the rotating ring 24 moves the rotating ring 24 forward, causing the locking ring 25 to block the hole 210 and restrict the ball bearing 211, thus completing the fixing of the screen 213. Disassembly is performed by reversing the operation. No complicated tools are required; disassembly and assembly can be completed quickly through mechanical linkage, facilitating timely cleaning or replacement of the screen 213 and reducing maintenance time.

[0022] Please see Figure 2-5 A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: the front end of the support block 1 is connected to the outer shell 31, the rear side of the inner side of the outer shell 31 is connected to the partition 32, the partition 32 is provided with a rotating shaft, the partition 32 is movably connected to the connecting block 212 through the rotating shaft, the outer shell 31 forms a closed working space to prevent starch and water from splashing and polluting the environment, the partition 32 enhances the structural stability of the outer shell 31, and the rotating shaft provides rotational support for the connecting block 212 (and the screen 213), ensuring that the screen 213 can rotate stably to achieve centrifugal separation, and providing a structural basis for subsequent solid-liquid separation.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-5A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: a drainage groove 33 is provided at the bottom of the outer shell 31, and a water outlet pipe 34 is connected to the left end of the outer shell 31. The water outlet pipe 34 is connected to an external pipe. The drainage groove 33 collects the water thrown out by the screen 213 to prevent water accumulation inside the outer shell 31. The water outlet pipe 34 quickly discharges the separated water to the external pipe to achieve orderly discharge of wastewater, keep the inside of the device dry, and reduce the impact of residual moisture on starch quality.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-5 A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: the water outlet pipe 34 is connected to the drainage trough 33, and the front end of the outer shell 31 is provided with a movable groove 35. The collection frame 36 is movably connected inside the movable groove 35. The water outlet pipe 34 is connected to the drainage trough 33 to ensure smooth water flow and improve drainage efficiency. The movable groove 35 provides an installation track for the collection frame 36. The collection frame 36 can accurately receive the separated sweet potato starch, realize the centralized collection of starch, avoid scattering and waste, and improve the convenience of collection.

[0025] Please see Figure 1-5 A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: a handle 37 is connected to the front end of the collection frame 36, a cover plate 38 is rotatably connected to the front end of the outer shell 31, and a conical block 39 is connected to the rear end of the cover plate 38. The handle 37 facilitates the operator to quickly pull the collection frame 36, improving the efficiency of picking up and putting away starch. The cover plate 38 can close the front end of the outer shell 31 to prevent starch from splashing during the separation process. The conical block 39 optimizes the internal space structure, guides the starch to concentrate in the collection frame 36, and reduces residue.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-5 A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: the inside of the conical block 39 is connected to a feed pipe 310, which is connected to an external pipe. The feed pipe 310 realizes the stable transportation of raw materials (sweet potato slurry). The connection with the external pipe can be adapted to a continuous production line. The conical structure of the conical block 39 makes the slurry evenly dispersed into the device, avoids local accumulation, ensures that the screen 213 is evenly stressed, and improves the separation effect.

[0027] Please see Figure 1-5 A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: the screen 213 rotates to throw out water, allowing the water to flow into the drainage trough 33 and be discharged through the water outlet pipe 34. The separated sweet potato starch is thrown out through the screen 213 and guided into the collection frame 36 in the movable trough 35 through the outer shell 31. The collection frame 36 is pulled out by pulling the handle 37, forming a complete closed loop of centrifugal separation-water discharge-starch collection. The rotation of the screen 213 achieves efficient solid-liquid separation, the outer shell 31 guides the material flow to avoid waste, and the collection frame 36 cooperates with the handle 37 to achieve rapid starch extraction. The whole process is smooth and continuous, greatly improving production efficiency and starch recovery rate.

[0028] Working principle: Before starting the device, insert the locking pin 29 in the connecting block 212 into the locking groove 214, so that the ball 211 in the hole 210 enters the groove 27. Then rotate the rotating ring 24, which rotates on the threaded pin 23, causing the rotating ring 24 to move forward and push the locking ring 25 to block the hole 210 of the connecting ring 28, restricting the position of the ball 211. With the locking pin 29 and the locking groove 214 engaged, the screen 213 connected to the connecting block 212 is quickly fixed on the rotating shaft of the partition plate 32, completing the assembly. During production, the raw material is conveyed to the conical block 39 through the feed pipe 310, and evenly dispersed into the screen 213 through the conical structure. The motor 22 drives the screen 213 to rotate at high speed, generating centrifugal force, which... Water is ejected from the sweet potato slurry and flows along the inner wall of the outer shell 31 into the bottom drainage trough 33. It is then discharged through the water outlet pipe 34 and the external pipe, achieving solid-liquid separation. The separated sweet potato starch is ejected by the screen 213 and falls into the collection frame 36 in the movable trough 35 under the guidance of the outer shell 31 and the cone block 39. After production, the rotating ring 24 is rotated in reverse to move it backward, and the retaining ring 25 releases the restriction on the ball bearing 211. The screen 213 can be quickly disassembled for cleaning and replacement. The starch can be taken out by pulling the handle 37 of the collection frame 36. The cover plate 38 can close the outer shell 31 during production to prevent starch from splashing. The entire process realizes continuous production from raw material input to finished product collection, greatly improving efficiency.

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

Claims

1. A starch separation device for sweet potato flour production, comprising a support block (1), characterized in that: It also includes a mounting plate (21) installed on top of the support block (1), a motor (22) connected to the top of the mounting plate (21), a threaded post (23) connected to the output end of the motor (22), a rotating ring (24) threaded to the outer end of the threaded post (23), a retaining ring (25) connected to the front end of the rotating ring (24), a connecting block (26) connected to the front end of the rotating ring (24), four grooves (27) and four slots (214) opened on the outer end of the connecting block (26), a connecting ring (28) movably connected to the outer end of the connecting block (26), and four retaining posts (29) installed inside the connecting ring (28). The column (29) is movably connected to the slot (214). The connecting ring (28) has four holes (210) inside. The holes (210) are movably connected to the ball (211). The front end of the connecting ring (28) is equipped with a connecting block (212). The front end of the connecting block (212) is connected to a screen (213). The connecting ring (28) and the connecting block (26) are sleeved together, so that the column (29) is inserted into the slot (214) and the ball (211) in the hole (210) fits against the groove (27). Rotating the rotating ring (24) drives the retaining ring (25) to move. The retaining ring (25) blocks the hole (210) and restricts the position of the ball (211).

2. The starch separation device for sweet potato flour production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the support block (1) is connected to the outer shell (31), and the rear side of the inner side of the outer shell (31) is connected to the partition (32). The partition (32) is provided with a rotating shaft, and the partition (32) is movably connected to the connecting block (212) through the rotating shaft.

3. The starch separation device for sweet potato flour production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the outer shell (31) is provided with a drainage groove (33), and the left end of the outer shell (31) is connected to a water outlet pipe (34), which is connected to an external pipe.

4. The starch separation device for sweet potato flour production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water outlet pipe (34) is connected to the drainage trough (33), and the front end of the outer shell (31) is provided with a movable groove (35), and a collection frame (36) is movably connected inside the movable groove (35).

5. The starch separation device for sweet potato flour production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front end of the collection box (36) is connected to a handle (37), the front end of the outer shell (31) is rotatably connected to a cover plate (38), and the rear end of the cover plate (38) is connected to a conical block (39).

6. The starch separation device for sweet potato flour production according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cone block (39) has an internal feed pipe (310) that is connected to an external pipe.

7. The starch separation device for sweet potato flour production according to claim 6, characterized in that: The screen (213) rotates to throw out the water, allowing the water to flow into the drain trough (33) and be discharged through the water outlet pipe (34). The separated sweet potato flour is thrown out through the screen (213) and guided into the collection frame (36) in the movable trough (35) through the outer shell (31). Pull the handle (37) to pull out the collection frame (36).

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