A device for dehydrating and preventing damage to fresh kelp seedlings

By using a combination of a buffer plate and an inflatable airbag, the problem of damage to kelp fibers during the pressing process of the kelp dehydration device is solved, achieving uniform stress distribution and reduced damage to the kelp seedlings, and improving the versatility and ease of maintenance of the device.

CN224440349UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03FUJIAN HAICHUANG AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FUJIAN HAICHUANG AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-04
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing kelp dehydration devices are prone to damaging the fibers on the surface of fresh kelp during the pressing process, resulting in damage.

Method used

The system employs a combination of a buffer plate and an inflatable airbag. The buffer plate contacts the kelp seedling first, while the airbag absorbs the pressure. The airbag's stiffness is adjusted via an inflation/deflation tube, and the system works in conjunction with a limiting slider to ensure that the kelp seedling is subjected to uniform force, avoiding excessive local compression.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces damage to kelp seedlings during the pressing process, improves the versatility and maintenance efficiency of the equipment, ensures uniform stress on the kelp seedlings, and reduces the risk of localized damage.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a dehydration and damage prevention device for fresh kelp seedlings, including a workbench. Support plates are symmetrically fixedly installed on the top of the workbench, and top plates are fixedly installed on the top of both support plates. A hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the top plate, and a pressing head is fixedly installed through the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder and through the top plate. A guide rod is slidably connected to the top of the top plate, and the guide rod is fixedly installed through the top plate and through the pressing head. A mounting plate is provided at the bottom of the pressing head, and a buffer plate is slidably connected inside the mounting plate. In this utility model, the buffer plate and the inflatable airbag work together to achieve damage prevention and dehydration. When pressing down, the buffer plate first contacts the kelp seedling, and then slides upward to compress the airbag under the reaction force. The elasticity of the airbag absorbs the pressure and reduces the impact force. The hardness of the airbag can be adjusted as needed through the inflation and deflation pipes to adapt to kelp seedlings in different states, improving the versatility of the device. The limiting slider ensures the stability of the buffer plate's sliding, making the kelp seedlings evenly stressed and avoiding excessive local compression.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kelp dehydration technology, specifically a device for dehydrating and preventing damage to fresh kelp seedlings. Background Technology

[0002] Kelp, a type of seaweed, is a large brown seaweed that grows in cold seawater. It belongs to the Phaeophyceae family (Bryophyceae phylum) and the Laminariaceae family. It gets its name from its seawater-growing, flexible, ribbon-like appearance. Kelp is a highly nutritious vegetable and also possesses certain medicinal value. It is low in calories and rich in minerals. Studies have found that kelp has various biological functions, including lowering blood lipids and blood sugar, regulating immunity, anticoagulation, antitumor activity, lead detoxification, and antioxidant effects.

[0003] According to the announcement number CN222639667U, a fresh kelp pressing and dehydration device includes a worktable. The top of the worktable is fixedly connected to the bottom of a track frame. A limiting rod is provided on the inner side of the bottom of the track frame. The side of the limiting rod is slidably connected to the side wall of the limiting groove at the bottom of the pressing cylinder. A conveyor belt is installed inside the side walls at both ends of the track frame. The side of the conveyor belt is connected to the left and right side walls of the pressing cylinder. Water outlet holes are provided inside the front and rear walls of the pressing cylinder. The number of water outlet holes is multiple and they are evenly distributed inside the front and rear walls of the pressing cylinder. The pressing cylinder moves along the track frame to the pressing and dehydration platform under the drive of the conveyor belt. The pressing and dehydration platform is located inside the middle of the track frame. Collection troughs for collecting the water pressed from the kelp are provided on the front and rear sides of the pressing and dehydration platform. This device automatically transports the loaded fresh kelp to the pressing head for pressing. It has a high degree of automation and improves the working efficiency of kelp pressing and dehydration.

[0004] The above-mentioned device automatically transports the loaded fresh kelp to the bottom of the press head for pressing. It has a high degree of automation and improves the efficiency of kelp pressing and dehydration. However, since the press head directly contacts the fresh kelp for pressing, it is easy to damage the fibers on the surface of the fresh kelp. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem that the above-mentioned devices, which automatically transport the loaded fresh kelp to the bottom of the press head for pressing, have a high degree of automation and improve the efficiency of kelp pressing and dehydration, but the use of the lower press head to directly contact and press the fresh kelp can easily damage the fibers on the surface of the fresh kelp. Therefore, this invention provides a device to prevent damage during the dehydration of fresh kelp seedlings.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a device for dehydrating and preventing damage to fresh kelp seedlings, comprising a workbench, with support plates symmetrically fixedly installed on the top of the workbench, and top plates fixedly installed on the top of the two sets of support plates. A hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the top plate, and a lower pressure head is fixedly installed through the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder and the top plate. A guide rod is slidably connected to the top of the top plate, and the guide rod is fixedly installed through the top plate and the lower pressure head. An installation plate is provided at the bottom of the lower pressure head, and a buffer plate is slidably connected inside the installation plate. An inflatable airbag is provided inside the installation plate. An inflation pipe is fixedly installed at one end of the installation plate, and an air deflation pipe is fixedly installed at the other end of the installation plate. Both the inflation pipe and the air deflation pipe are connected through the installation plate and the inflatable airbag.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, a sealing plug is embedded at one end of both the inflation tube and the deflation tube for sealing.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the top of the mounting plate is symmetrically fixed with plug-in blocks for plugging and fixing, and one end of the plug-in block is provided with a locking groove. The bottom end of the pressing head is provided with a plug-in groove, and the plug-in groove is adapted to the plug-in block. An L-shaped connecting rod is rotatably connected inside the plug-in groove, and one end of the L-shaped connecting rod is fixedly installed with a locking block, and the locking block is adapted to the locking groove. The bottom end of the locking block is arc-shaped.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model: a sliding block that drives the L-shaped connecting rod to rotate is slidably connected inside the insertion slot, and limit sliders are symmetrically fixedly installed at both ends of the buffer plate and the sliding block.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a pop-out block is slidably connected inside the insertion slot, and the pop-out block contacts the sliding block; a reset spring is fixedly installed inside the insertion slot, and the bottom end of the reset spring is fixedly installed with the top end of the pop-out block.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a second pop-out block is slidably connected inside the insertion slot, and the second pop-out block is in contact with the insertion block; a second reset spring is fixedly installed inside the insertion slot, and the bottom end of the second reset spring is fixedly installed with the top end of the insertion block.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a track frame is provided at the top of the workbench and directly below the lower press head, and a pressing cylinder is provided at the top of the track frame; support rods are symmetrically and fixedly installed at the bottom of the workbench for support.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model: a water treatment chamber is provided at the bottom of the workbench and directly below the pressing cylinder, a water permeable plate is provided at one end of the water treatment chamber, and a hand-held bracket is fixedly installed at one end of the water permeable plate.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] In this invention, the buffer plate and the inflatable airbag work together to achieve damage prevention and dehydration. When pressed down, the buffer plate first contacts the kelp seedling and slides upward to compress the airbag under the reaction force. The elasticity of the airbag absorbs the pressure and reduces the impact. The hardness of the airbag can be adjusted as needed through the inflation and deflation tubes to adapt to kelp seedlings in different states and improve the versatility of the device. The limiting slider ensures the stability of the buffer plate and makes the kelp seedlings evenly stressed, avoiding excessive local compression.

[0016] When the pressure head and mounting plate of this utility model are installed, the plug-in block and the plug-in slot cooperate. Through the inclined surface pushing and the spring force, the locking block automatically locks into the locking slot, and a tight connection can be quickly completed without additional tools. When disassembling, simply push the sliding block to release the lock to separate the parts, which facilitates the later inspection and replacement of the mounting plate, buffer components, etc., and effectively improves the maintenance efficiency and reliability of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower pressure head and the mounting plate in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the lower pressure head in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the mounting plate in this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Workbench; 2. Support rod; 3. Support plate; 4. Top plate; 5. Hydraulic cylinder; 6. Lower pressure head; 7. Guide rod; 8. Mounting plate; 9. Buffer plate; 10. Limiting slider; 11. Inflatable airbag; 12. Inflating pipe; 13. Deflating pipe; 14. Sealing plug; 15. Insert block; 16. Insert groove; 17. Locking groove; 18. L-shaped connecting rod; 19. Locking block; 20. Sliding block; 21. Pop-out block two; 22. Return spring two; 23. Pop-out block one; 24. Return spring one; 25. Pressing cylinder; 26. Track frame; 27. Water treatment chamber; 28. Permeable plate; 29. ​​Hand-operated frame. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment of the utility model, a dehydration and damage prevention device for fresh kelp seedlings includes a workbench 1. Support plates 3 are symmetrically fixedly installed on the top of the workbench 1, and top plates 4 are fixedly installed on the top of the two sets of support plates 3. Hydraulic cylinders 5 are fixedly installed on the top of the top plates 4. A lower pressure head 6 is fixedly installed through the bottom of the hydraulic cylinders 5 through the top plates 4. A guide rod 7 is slidably connected to the top of the top plates 4, and the guide rod 7 is fixedly installed through the top plates 4 and the lower pressure head 6. An installation plate 8 is provided at the bottom of the lower pressure head 6, and a buffer plate 9 is slidably connected inside the installation plate 8. An inflatable airbag 11 is provided inside the installation plate 8. An inflation pipe 12 is fixedly installed at one end of the installation plate 8, and an air deflation pipe 13 is fixedly installed at the other end of the installation plate 8. Both the inflation pipe 12 and the air deflation pipe 13 are connected through the installation plate 8 and the inflatable airbag 11.

[0025] The above scheme is adopted: the hydraulic cylinder 5 is the prior art mentioned in the reference document and is not described in detail in this application. The bottom end of the lower pressure head 6 is fixedly connected to a mounting plate 8 made of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy by M12 bolts. The mounting plate 8 has a rectangular structure and a dovetail groove guide rail is opened inside the mounting plate 8, which forms a sliding pair connection with the buffer plate 9 treated with 45 steel. An inflatable air bag 11 made of nitrile rubber is embedded inside the mounting plate 8. The right end face of the mounting plate 8 is fixed with an inflation pipe 12 and an deflation pipe 13 with G1 / 4 external thread by welding. The pipe material is 304 stainless steel. Both pipes are airtightly connected to the air bag 11 by sealing rubber rings.

[0026] Reference Figures 1 to 4 Both the inflation tube 12 and the deflation tube 13 have a sealing plug 14 fitted at one end for sealing.

[0027] The above scheme is adopted: the outer ends of the inflation tube 12 and the deflation tube 13 are both designed with M14×1.5 internal thread interfaces, and each is fitted with a conical sealing plug 14 made of ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber. The surface is rough and the seal is achieved by interference fit. The tail of the sealing plug 14 is designed with a pull ring (not marked in the figure) and the material is 316 stainless steel.

[0028] Reference Figures 1 to 4 The mounting plate 8 has symmetrically fixed plug-in blocks 15 for insertion and fixing at its top, and one end of each plug-in block 15 has a locking groove 17. The bottom end of the pressing head 6 has a plug-in groove 16, which is compatible with the plug-in block 15. An L-shaped connecting rod 18 is rotatably connected inside the plug-in groove 16, and a locking block 19 is fixedly installed at one end of the L-shaped connecting rod 18. The locking block 19 is compatible with the locking groove 17, and the bottom end of the locking block 19 is arc-shaped. A sliding block 20 that drives the L-shaped connecting rod 18 to rotate is slidably connected inside the plug-in groove 16. (The last sentence appears to be incomplete and possibly refers to a buffer plate.) Limiting sliders 10 are symmetrically fixedly installed at both ends of the sliding block 20. A pop-out block 23 is slidably connected inside the insertion groove 16 and contacts the sliding block 20. A reset spring 24 is fixedly installed inside the insertion groove 16 and its bottom end is fixedly installed to the top end of the pop-out block 23. A pop-out block 21 is slidably connected inside the insertion groove 16 and contacts the insertion block 15. A reset spring 22 is fixedly installed inside the insertion groove 16 and its bottom end is fixedly installed to the top end of the insertion block 15.

[0029] The above scheme is adopted: Two rectangular plug-in blocks 15 forged from 40Cr alloy steel are symmetrically welded to the top of the mounting plate 8. A rectangular locking groove 17 is opened on the right end face of the plug-in block 15. A corresponding rectangular plug-in groove 16 is opened at the bottom of the pressing head 6. The groove wall surface is rough. An L-shaped connecting rod 18 made of Q235B steel is rotatably connected to the plug-in groove 16 through a 45 steel pin. A locking block 19 made of 40Cr material is welded to the short arm end of the L-shaped connecting rod 18, with a rounded bottom end. The plug-in groove 16... The interior is equipped with a dovetail guide rail, which forms a sliding fit with the sliding block 20 made of QT450-10 ductile iron. Both ends of the buffer plate 9 and the sliding block 20 are symmetrically equipped with brass limit sliders 10, which are fixed by M4 countersunk screws. The left side of the insertion slot 16 is slidably connected to a pop-out block 23 made of 45 steel, and the top is welded to a 65Mn return spring 24. The bottom of the insertion slot 16 is slidably connected to a pop-out block 21 made of steel, and the top is welded to a 65Mn return spring 22.

[0030] Reference Figures 1 to 4 A track frame 26 is provided at the top of the workbench 1 and directly below the lower press head 6, and a pressing cylinder 25 is provided at the top of the track frame 26. Support rods 2 are symmetrically fixedly installed at the bottom of the workbench 1 for support. A water treatment chamber 27 is provided at the bottom of the workbench 1 and directly below the pressing cylinder 25. A permeable plate 28 is provided at one end of the water treatment chamber 27, and a hand-held bracket 29 is fixedly installed at one end of the permeable plate 28.

[0031] The above-mentioned scheme includes: track frame 26, pressing cylinder 25, water treatment chamber 27, permeable plate 28, and hand-operated frame 29, all of which are prior art referenced in the prior art documents and are not described in detail in this application.

[0032] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When fresh kelp seedlings are placed inside the pressing cylinder 25, the hydraulic cylinder 5 is activated, causing the lower pressing head 6 to move downwards. Since a buffer plate 9 is slidably connected inside the mounting plate 8 at the bottom of the lower pressing head 6, and an inflatable airbag 11 is located inside the mounting plate 8, the buffer plate 9 first contacts the fresh kelp seedlings during the downward pressing process. After receiving the reaction force from the fresh kelp seedlings, the buffer plate 9 slides upwards inside the mounting plate 8, thereby compressing the inflatable airbag 11. The inflatable airbag 11 has good elasticity and cushioning performance; when compressed, it absorbs part of the pressure transmitted by the lower pressing head 6, reducing... The system mitigates the impact on fresh kelp seedlings. Simultaneously, air can be injected into the airbag 11 via the inflation pipe 12 to adjust its hardness and cushioning effect, adapting to the pressing needs of fresh kelp seedlings in different states. The deflation pipe 13 can release gas as needed to adjust the airbag's state. Furthermore, limit sliders 10 are symmetrically fixed at both ends of the buffer plate 9 and the sliding block 20. The limit sliders 10 slide in the grooves inside the mounting plate 8, ensuring the stability of the buffer plate 9's sliding motion and ensuring even force distribution on the fresh kelp seedlings during pressing, further reducing damage. Ultimately, through the synergistic effect of the buffer plate 9 and the airbag 11, [the system effectively mitigates the impact on fresh kelp seedlings]. This effectively reduces damage to fresh kelp seedlings during pressing. When installing the lower press head 6 and the mounting plate 8, align the insertion block 15 at the top of the mounting plate 8 with the insertion groove 16 at the bottom of the lower press head 6, and insert the insertion block 15 into the insertion groove 16. During insertion, its inclined surface pushes the ejector block 21 upwards, compressing the reset spring 22. Simultaneously, as the insertion block 15 is inserted, its locking groove 17 gradually approaches the locking block 19 at one end of the L-shaped connecting rod 18. Because the bottom of the locking block 19 is arc-shaped, the insertion of the insertion block 15 pushes the locking block 19, causing the L-shaped connecting rod 18 to... Rotating around its axis of rotation, the pop-out block 23 compresses the return spring 24. When the locking groove 17 is aligned with the locking block 19, under the elastic force of the return spring 24, the pop-out block 23 causes the L-shaped connecting rod 18 to rotate and reset, and the locking block 19 is inserted into the locking groove 17, thus completing the secure installation of the mounting plate 8 and the lower pressure head 6. When disassembling, first push the sliding block 20 to overcome the elastic force of the return spring 24, causing the L-shaped connecting rod 18 to rotate, so that the locking block 19 is disengaged from the locking groove 17. Then, pull down the mounting plate 8 to quickly complete the disassembly of the mounting plate 8 and the lower pressure head 6.

[0033] 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 dehydrating and preventing damage to fresh kelp seedlings, comprising a workbench (1), wherein support plates (3) are symmetrically fixedly installed on the top of the workbench (1), and top plates (4) are fixedly installed on the top of the two sets of support plates (3), wherein a hydraulic cylinder (5) is fixedly installed on the top of the top plate (4), and a lower pressure head (6) is fixedly installed through the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder (5) through the top plate (4), wherein a guide rod (7) is slidably connected to the top of the top plate (4), and the guide rod (7) is fixedly installed through the top plate (4) and the lower pressure head (6), characterized in that, The bottom end of the pressing head (6) is provided with an installation plate (8), and a buffer plate (9) is slidably connected inside the installation plate (8). An inflatable airbag (11) is provided inside the installation plate (8). An inflation tube (12) is fixedly installed at one end of the installation plate (8), and an air deflation tube (13) is fixedly installed at the other end of the installation plate (8). The inflation tube (12) and the air deflation tube (13) are both connected through the installation plate (8) and the inflatable airbag (11).

2. The fresh seaweed sprout dehydration damage-preventing device according to claim 1, characterized by Both the inflation tube (12) and the deflation tube (13) have a sealing plug (14) fitted at one end for sealing.

3. The fresh seaweed sprout dehydration damage-preventing device according to claim 2, characterized by The mounting plate (8) is symmetrically fixedly mounted with plug-in blocks (15) for plug-in fixing, and one end of the plug-in block (15) is provided with a locking groove (17). The bottom end of the pressing head (6) is provided with a plug-in groove (16), and the plug-in groove (16) is adapted to the plug-in block (15). An L-shaped connecting rod (18) is rotatably connected inside the plug-in groove (16), and a locking block (19) is fixedly mounted on one end of the L-shaped connecting rod (18), and the locking block (19) is adapted to the locking groove (17). The bottom end of the locking block (19) is arc-shaped.

4. The fresh seaweed sprout dehydration damage-preventing device according to claim 3, characterized by The insertion slot (16) is slidably connected to a sliding block (20) that drives the L-shaped connecting rod (18) to rotate. The buffer plate (9) and the sliding block (20) are symmetrically fixed at both ends with limit sliders (10).

5. The device for dehydrating fresh sea tangle seedling without damage according to claim 4, wherein The insertion slot (16) is slidably connected to a pop-out block (23), and the pop-out block (23) is in contact with the sliding block (20). The insertion slot (16) is fixedly installed with a reset spring (24), and the bottom end of the reset spring (24) is fixedly installed with the top end of the pop-out block (23).

6. The device for dehydrating and preventing damage to fresh kelp seedlings according to claim 5, characterized in that, The insertion slot (16) is slidably connected to a second pop-out block (21), and the second pop-out block (21) contacts the insertion block (15). The insertion slot (16) is fixedly installed with a second reset spring (22), and the bottom end of the second reset spring (22) is fixedly installed with the top end of the insertion block (15).

7. The fresh seaweed sprout dehydrating damage-preventing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A track frame (26) is provided at the top of the workbench (1) and directly below the lower press head (6), and a pressing cylinder (25) is provided at the top of the track frame (26). Support rods (2) are symmetrically fixedly installed at the bottom of the workbench (1) for support.

8. The fresh seaweed sprout dehydrating damage-preventing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, A water treatment chamber (27) is provided at the bottom of the workbench (1) and directly below the pressing cylinder (25). A permeable plate (28) is provided at one end of the water treatment chamber (27), and a hand-held bracket (29) is fixedly installed at one end of the permeable plate (28).