A fruit and vegetable ripening device
By setting up rotating columns, ring frames, and mesh frames in the fruit and vegetable ripening device, combined with the uniform spraying of ethephon solution, the problems of uneven heating and uneven spraying of fruits and vegetables are solved, thus improving the uniformity and efficiency of fruit and vegetable ripening.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI XIAOTAN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-28
AI Technical Summary
In existing fruit and vegetable ripening devices, uneven heating of fruits and vegetables leads to poor ripening uniformity, and uneven spraying of ethephon solution also affects the ripening effect.
A fruit and vegetable ripening device is designed. A column and a ring frame are set in the ripening box. The support arm is installed on the bracket and driven to rotate by a motor. Combined with the rotation of the mesh frame, the heating uniformity is improved. At the same time, ethephon solution is sprayed through the water supply pipe and nozzle. With the rotation of the mesh frame, the spraying uniformity is improved.
This achieved uniform heating of fruits and vegetables and uniform spraying of ethephon solution, thus improving the uniformity and efficiency of ripening.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit and vegetable processing, specifically a fruit and vegetable ripening device. Background Technology
[0002] In current technology, to facilitate transportation, workers pick fruits and vegetables when they are still green and ripen them before selling them. This process increases the ripeness of the fruits and vegetables, which are then placed in a sealed ripening box. The electric heating element inside the ripening box heats the air, thus accelerating the ripening process.
[0003] However, in use, the existing mesh frame is pulled out and placed on the guide rail on the inner wall of the ripening box, and its position is fixed with the heating tube, which results in poor heating uniformity of fruits and vegetables and affects the uniformity of ripening. Therefore, a fruit and vegetable ripening device is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and solve at least one of the technical problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model proposes a fruit and vegetable ripening device.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: The fruit and vegetable ripening device of this utility model includes a ripening box and multiple electric heating tubes. A box door is installed on the side of the ripening box, and the electric heating tubes are installed inside the ripening box. Multiple columns are fixedly connected inside the ripening box, and a ring frame is fixedly connected to the columns. An annular groove is opened on the ring frame, and a bracket is slidably connected in the annular groove. A wire frame is installed on the bracket, and a support arm is fixedly connected to the bracket. The support arm passes through the top of the ripening box and is rotatably connected to it. A motor is fixedly connected to the top of the ripening box, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the support arm.
[0006] Preferably, the bracket has a groove in the middle, and a base is slidably connected inside the groove. The bottom of the mesh frame is fixed to the base, and the side of the bracket is detachably connected to the base by a latch.
[0007] Preferably, a water supply pipe is fixedly connected inside the ripening box, and a nozzle is provided above the side of the mesh frame, with the nozzle and the water supply pipe being fixedly connected.
[0008] Preferably, a handle is fixedly connected to one end of the base near the latch, and an anti-slip sleeve is fixedly connected to the handle.
[0009] Preferably, there are multiple ring frames, brackets, bases and mesh frames, and the multiple ring frames are evenly distributed in the vertical direction of the column, and a glass observation window is installed on the front side of the box door.
[0010] Preferably, multiple supports are fixedly connected to both sides of the base, the supports and the slide grooves are positioned correspondingly, and pulleys are rotatably connected to the supports, with the side of the pulleys inserted into the slide grooves.
[0011] The advantages of this utility model are:
[0012] 1. This utility model, by setting up columns, ring frames, mesh frames, support arms, and motors, allows the door to seal the ripening box during use. Multiple columns are fixedly connected inside the ripening box, and ring frames are fixedly connected to the columns. The side of the support frame is inserted into the annular groove, allowing the support frame to rotate within the annular groove. Support arms are fixedly connected to the support frame, and the support arms are driven to rotate by the motor, thereby driving the support frame and mesh frame to rotate. The heating element heats inside the ripening box, and its rotation, combined with the rotation of the mesh frame, can improve the uniformity of heating the fruits and vegetables, thereby improving the uniformity of ripening.
[0013] 2. This utility model, by setting up a water supply pipe and a nozzle, has a water supply pipe fixed inside the ripening tank during use, and a nozzle is provided above the side of the mesh frame. The water supply pipe is connected to an external water pump through a pipeline, which delivers ethephon solution to the water supply pipe. The ethephon solution can be easily sprayed by relying on the water supply pipe and the nozzle. With the rotation of the mesh frame, the uniformity of spraying is improved. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the box structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ring frame structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bracket structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the base of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 11. Ripening box; 12. Box door; 13. Heating element; 14. Column; 15. Ring frame; 16. Bracket; 17. Wire mesh frame; 18. Support arm; 19. Motor; 21. Base; 22. Slide groove; 23. Lock; 31. Water supply pipe; 32. Nozzle; 41. Handle; 42. Anti-slip sleeve; 5. Glass observation window; 61. Support; 62. Pulley; 7. Annular groove. Detailed Implementation
[0021] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0022] Specific implementation examples are given below.
[0023] Please see Figure 1-5 As shown, a fruit and vegetable ripening device includes a ripening box 11 and multiple electric heating tubes 13. A door 12 is installed on the side of the ripening box 11, and the electric heating tubes 13 are installed inside the ripening box 11. Multiple columns 14 are fixedly connected inside the ripening box 11, and ring frames 15 are fixedly connected to the columns 14. An annular groove 7 is opened on the ring frame 15, and a bracket 16 is slidably connected within the annular groove 7. A mesh frame 17 is installed on the bracket 16, and a support arm 18 is fixedly connected to the bracket 16. The support arm 18 passes through the top of the ripening box 11 and is rotatably connected to it. A motor 19 is fixedly connected to the top of the ripening box 11, and the output end of the motor 19 is fixedly connected to the support arm 18. A sliding groove 22 is opened in the middle of the bracket 16, and a base 21 is slidably connected inside the sliding groove 22. The bottom of the mesh frame 17 is fixedly connected to the base 21, and the side end of the bracket 16 and the base 21 are detachably connected by a latch 23.
[0024] In use, the door 12 is used to seal the ripening box 11. Multiple columns 14 are fixed inside the ripening box 11. Ring frames 15 are fixed on the columns 14. The side of the bracket 16 is inserted into the annular groove 7. The bracket 16 can rotate in the annular groove 7. A support arm 18 is fixed on the bracket 16. The support arm 18 is driven to rotate by the motor 19, thereby driving the bracket 16 and the wire mesh frame 17 to rotate. The heating tube 13 heats inside the ripening box 11. Its rotation, together with the rotation of the wire mesh frame 17, can improve the uniformity of heating of fruits and vegetables, thereby improving the uniformity of ripening. In this embodiment, the wire mesh frame 17 is fixed on the bracket 16.
[0025] Furthermore, a groove 22 is provided in the middle of the bracket 16, the base 21 is slidably connected to the groove 22, and the base 21 and the bracket 16 are detachably connected by a latch 23 to fix the bracket 16.
[0026] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, a water supply pipe 31 is fixedly connected inside the ripening box 11, and a nozzle 32 is provided above the side of the mesh frame 17. The nozzle 32 and the water supply pipe 31 are fixedly connected.
[0027] During use, a water supply pipe 31 is fixedly connected inside the ripening box 11, and a nozzle 32 is provided on the upper side of the mesh frame 17. The water supply pipe 31 is connected to an external water pump through a pipe, which delivers ethephon solution to the water supply pipe 31. The ethephon solution can be sprayed conveniently by relying on the water supply pipe 31 and the nozzle 32. With the rotation of the mesh frame 17, the uniformity of spraying is improved.
[0028] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, a handle 41 is fixedly connected to one end of the base 21 near the latch 23, and an anti-slip sleeve 42 is fixedly connected to the handle 41; multiple ring frames 15, brackets 16, bases 21 and mesh frames 17 are provided, and multiple ring frames 15 are evenly distributed in the vertical direction of the column 14; a glass observation window 5 is installed on the front side of the box door 12; multiple supports 61 are fixedly connected to both sides of the base 21, and the positions of the supports 61 and the slide grooves 22 correspond to each other. A pulley 62 is rotatably connected to the support 61, and the side of the pulley 62 is inserted into the slide groove 22;
[0029] In use, multiple ring frames 15, brackets 16, bases 21 and mesh frames 17 are arranged in multiple layers to increase the ripening capacity and facilitate large-scale ripening. A glass observation window 5 is installed on the front side of the door 12 to facilitate observation of the ripening status inside the ripening box 11. A support 61 is fixed to the side of the base 21 and inserted into the slide groove 22. A pulley 62 is rotatably connected to the support 61 to reduce the friction of pulling the base 21.
[0030] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, a temperature sensor is installed inside the ripening chamber 11. During use, the temperature sensor and multiple heating tubes 13 installed inside the ripening chamber 11 can heat the inside of the ripening chamber 11 and facilitate the control of the ripening temperature. A thermostat is installed on the heating tubes 13 to control the heating temperature.
[0031] Working principle: During use, the door 12 is used to seal the ripening box 11. Multiple columns 14 are fixed inside the ripening box 11. Ring frames 15 are fixed on the columns 14. The side of the bracket 16 is inserted into the annular groove 7. The bracket 16 can rotate in the annular groove 7. A support arm 18 is fixed on the bracket 16. The support arm 18 is driven to rotate by the motor 19, thereby driving the bracket 16 and the wire mesh frame 17 to rotate. The heating tube 13 heats inside the ripening box 11. Its rotation, together with the rotation of the wire mesh frame 17, can improve the uniformity of heating of fruits and vegetables, thereby improving the uniformity of ripening.
[0032] Furthermore, a groove 22 is provided in the middle of the bracket 16, the base 21 and the groove 22 are slidably connected, and the base 21 and the bracket 16 are detachably connected by a latch 23 to fix the bracket 16. In use, a water supply pipe 31 is fixedly connected inside the ripening box 11, and a nozzle 32 is provided on the upper side of the mesh frame 17. The water supply pipe 31 is connected to an external water pump through a pipe, which delivers ethephon solution to the water supply pipe 31. The ethephon solution can be sprayed conveniently by relying on the water supply pipe 31 and the nozzle 32. With the rotation of the mesh frame 17, the uniformity of spraying is improved.
[0033] In use, multiple ring frames 15, brackets 16, bases 21, and mesh frames 17 are arranged in multiple layers to increase the ripening capacity and facilitate large-scale ripening. A glass observation window 5 is installed on the front side of the door 12 to facilitate observation of the ripening status inside the ripening chamber 11. A support 61 is fixed to the side of the base 21 and inserted into the slide groove 22. A pulley 62 is rotatably connected to the support 61 to reduce the friction of pulling the base 21. In use, a temperature sensor and multiple heating tubes 13 are installed inside the ripening chamber 11 to heat the inside of the ripening chamber 11 and facilitate the control of the ripening temperature. A thermostat is installed on the heating tubes 13 to control the heating temperature.
[0034] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0035] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.
Claims
1. A fruit and vegetable ripening device, comprising a ripening box (11) and a plurality of electric heating tubes (13), wherein a door (12) is installed on the side of the ripening box (11), and the electric heating tubes (13) are installed inside the ripening box (11); characterized in that: The ripening box (11) has multiple columns (14) fixed inside. A ring frame (15) is fixed on the column (14). An annular groove (7) is opened on the ring frame (15). A bracket (16) is slidably connected in the annular groove (7). A wire frame (17) is installed on the bracket (16). A support arm (18) is fixed on the bracket (16). The support arm (18) passes through the top of the ripening box (11) and is rotatably connected to it. A motor (19) is fixed to the top of the ripening box (11). The output end of the motor (19) is fixed to the support arm (18).
2. The fruit and vegetable ripening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket (16) has a groove (22) in the middle, and a base (21) is slidably connected inside the groove (22). The bottom of the mesh frame (17) is fixed to the base (21), and the side end of the bracket (16) and the base (21) are detachably connected by a buckle (23).
3. The fruit and vegetable ripening device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ripening box (11) is internally connected to a water supply pipe (31), and a nozzle (32) is provided on the upper side of the mesh frame (17). The nozzle (32) and the water supply pipe (31) are fixedly connected.
4. The fruit and vegetable ripening device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A handle (41) is fixedly attached to one end of the base (21) near the latch (23), and an anti-slip sleeve (42) is fixedly attached to the handle (41).
5. A fruit and vegetable ripening device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ring frame (15), bracket (16), base (21) and mesh frame (17) are all configured in multiples, and the multiple ring frames (15) are evenly distributed in the vertical direction of the column (14). A glass observation window (5) is installed on the front side of the box door (12).
6. The fruit and vegetable ripening device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Multiple supports (61) are fixed to both sides of the base (21). The supports (61) and the slide groove (22) are positioned correspondingly. A pulley (62) is rotatably connected to the support (61), and the side of the pulley (62) is inserted into the slide groove (22).