A residue-juice separation device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of residue juice separation devices, the residue juice separation device, comprising: cabinet, cabinet is provided with feed inlet and discharge port, the side wall of cabinet is provided with residue discharge port, the inside of cabinet is installed with the filter screen below feed inlet, cabinet is provided with the scraper plate that abuts with filter screen, scraper plate is connected with the driving mechanism that it moves, the both sides of scraper plate are connected with driving rod, filter screen is telescopically provided with intercepting plate, intercepting plate is located at the side of residue discharge port, elastic member is arranged between intercepting plate and filter screen, wedge structure is between driving rod and intercepting plate, when driving rod moves to abut on intercepting plate along horizontal direction, wedge structure is used to drive intercepting plate to move downward.The residue juice separation device of above structure can clean the fruit residue of filter screen using scraper plate, and part of fruit juice is intercepted from residue discharge port using telescopic intercepting plate, which is beneficial to reduce the consumption of unfiltered residue juice.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of fruit processing, and in particular to a pulp and juice separation device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in the fruit processing industry, juicing is a crucial step in transforming fruit into beverages, sauces, and other products, while pulp-juice separation is the core process for ensuring the purity and taste of the juice. Whether it's common fruits like citrus, apples, and grapes, or tropical fruits like mangoes and pineapples, the juicing process generates a large amount of pulp residue, peel fragments, and fibrous impurities. If these impurities mix into the juice, they will affect the product's color, taste, and shelf life. Existing processing equipment for pulp-juice separation utilizes filters to separate the juice from the residue. However, in actual use, fruit residue continuously adheres to and accumulates on the filter surface, leading to clogging. This not only reduces filtration efficiency but also requires stopping the machine to disassemble and clean the filter plates, further reducing work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the above shortcomings, this utility model proposes a pulp and juice separation device that can use a scraper to clean fruit residue from the filter screen and use a retractable interceptor plate to intercept some of the juice flowing out of the pulp outlet, which helps to reduce the consumption of unfiltered pulp and juice.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A residue-juice separation device includes: a housing with an inlet and a outlet, a slag discharge outlet on the side wall of the housing, a filter screen installed inside the housing below the inlet, a scraper abutting against the filter screen, a drive mechanism connected to the scraper for moving the scraper, drive rods connected to both sides of the scraper, a retractable intercepting plate on the filter screen located on one side of the slag discharge outlet, an elastic element between the intercepting plate and the filter screen, and a wedge structure between the drive rod and the intercepting plate. When the drive rod moves horizontally to abut against the intercepting plate, the wedge structure drives the intercepting plate downward.

[0006] Furthermore, the wedge structure includes a first wedge surface and a second wedge surface that are parallel to each other. The first wedge surface is disposed at one end of the drive rod, and the second wedge surface is disposed on the interceptor plate. The first wedge surface can move horizontally to abut against the second wedge surface.

[0007] Furthermore, the filter screen has a through-hole, the interceptor plate is telescopically located in the through-hole, the lower end face of the filter screen is provided with a mounting post, one end of the mounting post is provided with a limiting block, the interceptor plate is connected to a limiting plate that cooperates with the mounting post, and the elastic element is movably disposed between the limiting block and the limiting plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the lower end of the mounting post is provided with an external thread, the elastic element is a spring that is movably sleeved on the outside of the mounting post, the limiting block is a nut that mates with the external thread, and a washer is provided between the spring and the nut.

[0009] Furthermore, there are two mounting posts, each of which is equipped with a spring and a nut, and the limiting plate is provided with two guide holes that cooperate with the corresponding mounting posts.

[0010] Furthermore, a collection pipe is provided on the side of the slag discharge port away from the interceptor plate. The collection pipe has a vertical surface parallel to the interceptor plate, and the vertical surface and the interceptor plate define an active space for accommodating the drive rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the collection pipe also includes a flow guide surface connected to the box body, the flow guide surface being inclined from top to bottom toward the side away from the slag discharge port.

[0012] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes an electric support rod disposed on the housing, and the telescopic end of the electric support rod is connected to the scraper.

[0013] Furthermore, the housing includes two opposing guide plates, and the discharge port is located between the lower ends of the two guide plates, with the discharge port facing upward toward the filter screen.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. In this utility model, the scraper is driven by a drive mechanism to move, so as to push the fruit residue on the filter screen to be discharged into the discharge port, which is conducive to timely cleaning of the filter screen and avoids clogging of the filter screen.

[0016] 2. This utility model utilizes a retractable interceptor plate to intercept part of the juice flowing out of the slag discharge port, and uses a wedge structure to drive the interceptor plate to move downward, while using an elastic element to drive the interceptor plate to move upward, thereby realizing the retractable movement of the interceptor plate relative to the filter screen, which helps to reduce the arrangement of the drive mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the residue-juice separation device of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Internal structure diagram;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the interceptor plate installation structure.

[0021] In the diagram: 100 housing, 101 feed inlet, 102 discharge outlet, 103 slag discharge outlet, 104 guide plate, 110 filter screen, 111 filter holes, 120 scraper, 121 drive rod, 122 silicone column, 130 interceptor plate, 131 second wedge surface, 132 limiting block, 133 limiting plate, 140 elastic element, 141 mounting column, 150 collection pipe, 151 vertical surface, 152 guide surface, 160 electric support rod. 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. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "inner", "front", "rear", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the utility model product is usually placed in during use. 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.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" 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.

[0026] See Figures 1 to 3 A residue-juice separation device includes: a housing 100, the housing 100 having an inlet 101 and a outlet 102, a slag outlet 103 on the side wall of the housing 100, a filter screen 110 installed inside the housing 100 below the inlet 101, a scraper 120 abutting against the filter screen 110, the scraper 120 being connected to a drive mechanism for moving it, drive rods 121 connected to both sides of the scraper 120, a retractable intercepting plate 130 provided on the filter screen 110, the intercepting plate 130 being located on one side of the slag outlet 103, an elastic element 140 being provided between the intercepting plate 130 and the filter screen 110, and a wedge-shaped structure between the drive rod 121 and the intercepting plate 130. When the drive rod 121 moves horizontally to abut against the intercepting plate 130, the wedge-shaped structure is used to drive the intercepting plate 130 downward.

[0027] In the above-described juice-residue separation device, a space for filtration is formed between the scraper 120 and the interceptor plate 130. Juice and pulp fall through the inlet 101 onto the filter screen 110. The interceptor plate 130 prevents unfiltered juice and pulp from flowing out of the discharge port 103 due to excessive pouring or clogging of the filter screen 110, allowing for better filtration through the filter screen 110. The filtered juice is then discharged from the discharge port 102. When cleaning the filter screen 110 is required, the drive mechanism drives the scraper 120 to move horizontally towards the interceptor plate 130, causing the drive rod 121 to abut against the interceptor plate 130. This causes the interceptor plate 130 to move downwards under the action of the wedge-shaped structure, pushing the fruit residue to the discharge port 103 for discharge. When the drive rod 121 is not in contact with the interceptor plate 130, the elastic element 140 causes the interceptor plate 130 to extend upwards beyond the filter screen 110, thus facilitating the interception of juice and pulp during filtration but not during cleaning.

[0028] In some embodiments, the filter screen 110 has a plurality of filter holes 111 arranged in a matrix. A drive rod 121 is provided on both sides of the scraper 120, and an installation rod is provided between two opposing drive rods 121. A plurality of silicone columns 122 are provided along the length of the installation rod. The silicone columns 122 are located on the side of the scraper 120 away from the slag discharge port 103. Thus, after the scraper 120 pushes the fruit residue to move, the plurality of silicone columns 122 can form a bristle-like effect to clean the residue in the filter holes 111, further improving the cleaning effect of the filter screen.

[0029] See Figures 1 to 3 Furthermore, the wedge structure includes a first wedge surface and a second wedge surface 131 that are parallel to each other. The first wedge surface is disposed at one end of the drive rod 121, and the second wedge surface 131 is disposed on the interceptor plate 130. The first wedge surface can move horizontally to abut against the second wedge surface 131. Specifically, the interceptor plate 130 has two second wedge surfaces 131 arranged opposite each other, and the two second wedge surfaces 131 are symmetrically arranged. The ends of the two drive rods 121 away from the scraper 120 are provided with corresponding first wedge surfaces. When one of the first wedge surfaces moves towards the side near the slag discharge port 103 to abut against the corresponding second wedge surface 131, the corresponding first wedge surface moves to generate a horizontal pushing force acting on the corresponding second wedge surface 131. The pushing force is decomposed into a vertical force that drives the corresponding second wedge surface 131 to move downward, thereby driving the interceptor plate 130 to move downward and compress the elastic member 140, so that the fruit residue can pass through the interceptor plate 130. Similarly, when the scraper 120 resets to the side away from the slag discharge port 103, another first wedge surface abuts against the corresponding second wedge surface 131, causing the second wedge surface 131 to move downwards to facilitate the subsequent reset movement of the scraper 120. As described above, the wedge structure drives the interceptor plate 130 downwards, while the elastic element 140 drives the interceptor plate 130 upwards, thereby achieving the telescopic movement of the interceptor plate 130 relative to the filter screen 110, which helps to reduce the arrangement of the drive mechanism.

[0030] See Figures 1 to 3Furthermore, the filter screen 110 is provided with elongated holes, and the interceptor plate 130 is retractably located within the elongated holes. A mounting post 141 is provided on the lower end face of the filter screen 110, and a limiting block 132 is provided at one end of the mounting post 141. The interceptor plate 130 is connected to a limiting plate 133 that cooperates with the mounting post 141. The elastic element 140 is movably disposed between the limiting block 132 and the limiting plate 133. Specifically, during the downward movement of the interceptor plate 130, the limiting plate 133 compresses the elastic element 140 downward, which helps to generate an elastic force that subsequently drives the limiting plate 133 upward against the filter screen 110. The limiting plate 133 is used to restrict the upward displacement of the interceptor plate 130, which helps to prevent the interceptor plate 130 from dislodging from the elongated holes, allowing the interceptor plate 130 to effectively block the elongated holes during the sludge filtration process.

[0031] See Figures 1 to 3 Furthermore, the lower end of the mounting post 141 is provided with an external thread, the elastic element 140 is a spring that is movably sleeved on the outside of the mounting post 141, the limiting block 132 is a nut that mates with the external thread, and a washer is provided between the spring and the nut. Specifically, during installation, the limiting plate 133 is inserted through the mounting post 141, allowing the interceptor plate 130 to move relative to the elongated hole. Then, the spring is sleeved on the mounting post 141, and finally, the washer is sleeved on the mounting post 141, and the nut is tightened at the lower end of the mounting post 141, thereby simplifying the installation of the interceptor plate 130.

[0032] See Figures 1 to 3 Furthermore, there are two mounting posts 141, each with a spring and a nut. The limiting plate 133 has two guide holes that mate with the corresponding mounting posts 141, thereby allowing the limiting plate 133 to better compress the spring downwards.

[0033] See Figures 1 to 3 Furthermore, a collection pipe 150 is provided on the side of the slag discharge port 103 away from the interceptor plate 130. The collection pipe 150 has a vertical surface 151 parallel to the interceptor plate 130, and the vertical surface 151 and the interceptor plate 130 define an active space for accommodating the drive rod 121. Specifically, after the scraper 120 passes through the interceptor plate 130 and pushes the fruit residue into the collection pipe 150, one of the drive rods 121 is always pressed against the interceptor plate 130, while the other interceptor plate 130 is accommodated in the collection pipe 150. This facilitates the subsequent direct reset of the scraper 120 and reduces the need for a wedge-shaped structure on one of the drive rods 121.

[0034] See Figures 1 to 3Furthermore, the collection pipe 150 also includes a guide surface 152 connected to the housing 100. The guide surface 152 is inclined from top to bottom towards the side away from the slag discharge port 103, thereby facilitating the efficient discharge of fruit residue using the guide surface 152. It is understood that a collection box can be placed at the lower end of the collection pipe 150 for collection.

[0035] See Figures 1 to 2 Furthermore, the drive mechanism includes an electric strut 160 disposed in the housing 100. The telescopic end of the electric strut 160 is connected to the scraper 120, thereby driving the scraper 120 to move horizontally using the electric strut 160. It is understood that the electric strut 160 is an existing device that uses a motor to perform the push rod action in forward and reverse rotation; its specific structure will not be described in detail. In addition, the drive mechanism can also be replaced by a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, which will not be described in detail here.

[0036] See Figures 1 to 3 Furthermore, the housing 100 includes two opposing guide plates 104, with a discharge port 102 located between the lower ends of the two guide plates 104. The discharge port 102 faces upward toward the filter screen 110, allowing the two guide plates 104 to guide the filtered juice to flow obliquely out of the discharge port 102. It is understood that a collection bucket is placed at the lower end of the discharge port 102 to facilitate the collection of the filtered juice.

[0037] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand 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 claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A residue-juice separation device, characterized in that, include: A housing (100) is provided with a feed inlet (101) and a discharge outlet (102). A slag discharge outlet (103) is provided on the side wall of the housing (100). A filter screen (110) is installed inside the housing (100) below the feed inlet (101). A scraper (120) is provided in the housing (100) to abut against the filter screen (110). The scraper (120) is connected to a drive mechanism that drives it to move. Drive rods are connected to both sides of the scraper (120). 121), the filter screen (110) is provided with a retractable interceptor plate (130), the interceptor plate (130) is located on one side of the slag discharge port (103), an elastic element (140) is provided between the interceptor plate (130) and the filter screen (110), the drive rod (121) and the interceptor plate (130) have a wedge structure, when the drive rod (121) moves horizontally to abut against the interceptor plate (130), the wedge structure is used to drive the interceptor plate (130) to move downward.

2. The residue-juice separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wedge structure includes a first wedge surface and a second wedge surface (131) that are parallel to each other. The first wedge surface is disposed at one end of the drive rod (121), and the second wedge surface (131) is disposed on the interceptor plate (130). The first wedge surface can move horizontally to abut against the second wedge surface (131).

3. The residue-juice separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The filter screen (110) has a through-hole, and the interceptor plate (130) is telescopically located in the through-hole. The lower end face of the filter screen (110) is provided with a mounting post (141), and one end of the mounting post (141) is provided with a limiting block (132). The interceptor plate (130) is connected to a limiting plate (133) that cooperates with the mounting post (141). The elastic element (140) is movably disposed between the limiting block (132) and the limiting plate (133).

4. The residue-juice separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower end of the mounting post (141) is provided with an external thread, the elastic element (140) is a spring that is movably sleeved on the outside of the mounting post (141), the limiting block (132) is a nut that cooperates with the external thread, and a washer is provided between the spring and the nut.

5. The residue-juice separation device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Two mounting posts (141) are provided, each mounting post (141) is provided with the spring and the nut, and the limiting plate (133) is provided with two guide holes that cooperate with the corresponding mounting post (141).

6. The residue-juice separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A collection pipe (150) is provided on the side of the slag discharge port (103) away from the interceptor plate (130). The collection pipe (150) has a vertical surface (151) parallel to the interceptor plate (130). The vertical surface (151) and the interceptor plate (130) define an active space for accommodating the drive rod (121).

7. The residue-juice separation device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The collection pipe (150) also includes a guide surface (152) connected to the box (100), and the guide surface (152) is inclined from top to bottom toward the side away from the slag discharge port (103).

8. The residue-juice separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes an electric support rod (160) disposed in the housing (100), and the telescopic end of the electric support rod (160) is connected to the scraper (120).

9. The residue-juice separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (100) includes two opposing guide plates (104), and the discharge port (102) is located between the lower ends of the two guide plates (104), with the discharge port (102) facing upward toward the filter screen (110).

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