A soaking and screening device for processing acorns

Abstract

This utility model relates to a soaking and screening device for acorn processing. This device, powered by an electric push rod, drives a screening unit to effectively remove soaked acorns during operation. The device's tumbling process also effectively screens the acorns, avoiding the low efficiency and high labor intensity associated with manual removal and screening. Furthermore, it ensures rapid acorn removal, maintaining consistency between soaking and removal, and guaranteeing the optimal soaking effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of acorn processing equipment, specifically to a soaking and screening device for acorn processing. Background Technology

[0002] Acorns are the fruits of the oak tree, oval or elliptical in shape, encased in a hard, finely textured cupule. Acorns are rich in nutrients such as starch, tannins, protein, fat, and various vitamins and minerals. Their high starch content gives them potential as a food or industrial raw material. Soaking and screening are crucial steps in the processing of acorns. Soaking primarily removes tannins from the acorns. Screening removes impurities such as stones, twigs, leaves, and empty shells. These impurities not only affect the quality of the acorn products but can also damage processing equipment. Currently, most acorn soaking and screening operations rely on traditional manual or semi-automated methods. In manual operation, workers place acorns in a soaking container, soak them for a period of time, and then use tools to remove them from the water for screening. This method is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also makes it difficult to ensure consistency in soaking time and removal, resulting in inconsistent tannin removal. Therefore, this paper proposes a soaking and screening device for acorn processing to address these problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a soaking and screening device for acorn processing. After the acorns have been soaked, the device automatically lifts them out of the soaking solution without manual intervention, greatly improving production efficiency and reducing labor intensity.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a soaking and screening device for acorn processing, comprising a support frame and a soaking pool for soaking acorns provided on the support frame, the upper end of the soaking pool being a rectangular pool containing water for soaking acorns, the opening of which is provided with a metal frame for reinforcement, and the top of the metal frame being provided with a support platform for support. An electric push rod for transmission is installed on the support platform. The output end of the electric push rod is connected to a soaking and screening assembly for soaking and removing acorns. The electric push rod is used to drive the soaking and screening assembly to move up and down in the soaking tank. A limiting component is installed in the soaking tank to limit the upward movement of the soaking and screening assembly when it moves out of the water.

[0005] Furthermore, the soaking and screening assembly includes a linkage unit for support, and a screening unit for placing acorns is hinged to the linkage unit. The linkage unit includes an inverted C-shaped support frame for supporting the screening unit and open at one end. The top of the support frame is provided with a connecting frame for connection, and the connecting frame is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod. The screening unit includes a screening frame hinged to a support frame, with the hinge extending beyond the transverse centerline of the screening frame, and a limit bar at one end of the screening frame for blocking acorns.

[0006] Furthermore, the limiting barrier includes a U-shaped structure consisting of two horizontal rails and one vertical rail, with gaps between the horizontal and vertical rails.

[0007] Furthermore, a counterweight for weight increase is provided at the end of the screening frame away from the limit bar, and a clearance groove is provided on the support frame to match the counterweight and facilitate its placement.

[0008] Furthermore, a limiting baffle is provided at the hinge joint between the support frame and the screening frame, extending diagonally downwards to limit and support the screening frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the limiting component includes a mounting plate installed on the support frame, and a limiting post for limiting the support frame is fixedly connected to the lower end of the mounting plate. The limiting post is set in the gap between the horizontal railing and the vertical railing.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects: I. This soaking and screening device for acorn processing, through the electric push rod driving the screening unit, can effectively remove acorns after soaking during use, and effectively screen the acorns during the tumbling process. This avoids the problems of low work efficiency and high labor intensity caused by manually removing and screening acorns, while ensuring the rapid removal of acorns, maintaining consistency between soaking and removal, and ensuring the soaking effect. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the soaking tank of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the soaking and screening component of this utility model; Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0012] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 11. Soaking tank; 12. Support platform; 13. Electric push rod; 14. Limiting component; 141. Mounting plate; 142. Limiting column; 2. Soaking and screening assembly; 21. Linkage unit; 211. Support frame; 212. Connecting frame; 213. Alternating groove; 214. Limiting baffle; 22. Screening unit; 221. Screening frame; 222. Limiting rail; 223. Counterweight. Detailed Implementation

[0013] 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.

[0014] Example 1: Please see Figure 1-4This embodiment of an acorn processing soaking and screening device includes a support frame 1 and a soaking tank 11 for soaking acorns mounted on the support frame 1. The soaking tank 11 is a rectangular pool with an opening at the top, which is filled with water for soaking acorns. The opening is equipped with a metal frame for reinforcement, and a support platform 12 is mounted on the top of the metal frame for support. An electric push rod 13 for transmission is mounted on the support platform 12. The output end of the electric push rod 13 is connected to a soaking and screening component 2 for soaking and removing acorns. The electric push rod 13 is used to drive the soaking and screening component 2 to move up and down within the soaking tank 11. A limiting member 14 is provided within the soaking tank 11 to limit the upward movement of the soaking and screening component 2 when it moves out of the water. In actual use, the operator first controls the electric push rod 13 to drive the soaking and screening component 2 downward until it is fully submerged in the water in the soaking tank 11. Then, the operator pours the acorns to be soaked into the soaking tank 11. At this time, the soaking and screening component 2 submerged in the water will catch the acorns. During the soaking process, the operator can clean up light impurities such as leaves and empty shells floating on the water surface. After cleaning is completed and the acorns have reached the soaking time, the operator can control the electric push rod 13 to... The soaking and screening assembly 2 is moved upwards as a whole. When the soaking and screening assembly 2 moves upwards and leaves the water surface, the limiting member 14 can limit one end of it. At this time, when the electric push rod 13 drives the soaking and screening assembly 2 to move upwards continuously, the soaking and screening assembly 2 can rotate, so that the soaked acorns can roll to one end. During the rolling of the acorns, some impurities and acorns that are not up to standard in size can be screened out by the soaking and screening assembly 2. Then, the staff can collect the soaked and screened acorns.

[0015] The technical effects of the above embodiments are as follows: by driving the electric push rod 13 to the screening unit 22, the acorns can be effectively retrieved after soaking during use, and the acorns can be effectively screened during the flipping process. This avoids the problems of low work efficiency and high labor intensity caused by manually retrieving and screening the acorns. At the same time, it can ensure the rapid retrieval of acorns, ensure the consistency of soaking and retrieval, and ensure the soaking effect.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution in this embodiment: the linkage unit 21 includes an inverted U-shaped support frame 211 for supporting the screening unit 22 and having one open end; the screening unit 22 for placing acorns is hinged to the linkage unit 21; the linkage unit 21 includes a support frame 211 for supporting the screening unit 22; a connecting frame 212 for connection is provided on the top of the support frame 211; the connecting frame 212 is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod 13; the screening unit 22 includes a screening frame 221 hinged to the support frame 211; the hinge point extends beyond the transverse center line of the screening frame 221; a limiting rail 222 for blocking acorns is provided at one end of the screening frame 221. When the operator controls the electric push rod 13 to drive the connecting frame 212 to move upward, the connecting frame 212 can drive the support frame 211 to cause the screening frame 221 to move upward. When the limiting member 14 limits one end of the screening frame 221, it will drive the screening frame 221 to rotate, thereby achieving the effect of collecting the acorns after soaking.

[0017] It should be noted that the sieving frame 221 in this embodiment has multiple metal welded meshes, which effectively ensures that it can achieve the effect of sieving acorns during use.

[0018] As a preferred technical solution in this embodiment, the limiting railing 222 includes a U-shaped structure consisting of two horizontal railings and one vertical railing, with gaps between the horizontal and vertical railings. By setting the limiting railing 222, it can effectively block and sieve acorns during use, thereby facilitating the subsequent collection of acorns by workers.

[0019] As a preferred technical solution in this embodiment: a counterweight 223 for weight increase is provided at the end of the screening frame 221 away from the limiting rail 222, and a clearance groove 213 adapted to the counterweight 223 is provided on the support frame 211 for easy placement. By providing a counterweight 223 on the screening frame 221, when the operator controls the connecting frame 212 to drive the screening frame 221 to move downward, the screening frame 221 can achieve a fitting effect with the support frame 211 under the action of the counterweight 223, ensuring that it can support and balance the support frame 211 during use.

[0020] As a preferred technical solution in this embodiment: a limiting baffle 214 is provided obliquely downward at the hinge joint between the support frame 211 and the screening frame 221 to limit and support the screening frame 221. By providing the limiting baffle 214, the screening frame 221 can be limited during the flipping process, so that it can stay in a suitable position and avoid the acorns from spilling due to excessive rotation.

[0021] As a preferred technical solution in this embodiment, the limiting member 14 includes a mounting plate 141 installed on the support frame 1. A limiting post 142 for limiting the support frame 211 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the mounting plate 141. The limiting post 142 is positioned in the gap between the horizontal and vertical railings. This arrangement effectively ensures the smoothness of the limiting member 14 during displacement, avoiding interference with the movement of the screening unit 22.

[0022] 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 soaking and screening device for acorn processing, comprising a support frame (1) and a soaking tank (11) disposed on the support frame (1) for soaking acorns, characterized in that: The soaking pool (11) has a rectangular pool with an opening at the top, which is filled with water for soaking acorns. The opening is provided with a metal frame for reinforcement, and the top of the metal frame is provided with a support platform (12) for support. The support platform (12) is provided with an electric push rod (13) for transmission. The output end of the electric push rod (13) is connected to a soaking and screening assembly (2) for soaking and removing acorns. The electric push rod (13) is used to drive the soaking and screening assembly (2) to move up and down in the soaking tank (11). The soaking tank (11) is provided with a limiting member (14) for limiting the soaking and screening assembly (2) when it moves upward out of the water.

2. The soaking and sizing apparatus for processing of acorns according to claim 1, wherein: The soaking and screening assembly (2) includes a linkage unit (21) for support, and a screening unit (22) for placing acorns is hinged to the linkage unit (21). The linkage unit (21) includes an inverted C-shaped support frame (211) for supporting the screening unit (22) and open at one end. The top of the support frame (211) is provided with a connecting frame (212) for connection. The connecting frame (212) is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod (13). The screening unit (22) includes a screening frame (221) hinged to the support frame (211), the hinge point extending beyond the transverse center line of the screening frame (221), and a limiting rail (222) for blocking acorns is provided at one end of the screening frame (221).

3. The macerating and sizing apparatus for processing acorns according to claim 2, wherein: The limiting rail (222) includes a U-shaped structure consisting of two horizontal rails and one vertical rail, with a gap between the horizontal rails and the vertical rail.

4. The soaking and sizing apparatus for processing of acorns according to claim 2, wherein: The screening frame (221) is provided with a counterweight (223) for weight increase at one end away from the limit bar (222), and the support frame (211) is provided with a clearance groove (213) that is adapted to the counterweight (223) and facilitates its placement.

5. The soaking and sizing apparatus for processing of acorns according to claim 2, wherein: The hinge joint between the support frame (211) and the screening frame (221) is provided with a limiting baffle (214) that limits and supports the screening frame (221).

6. The soaking and sizing apparatus for processing of acorns according to claim 3, wherein: The limiting member (14) includes a mounting plate (141) installed on the support frame (1). The lower end of the mounting plate (141) is fixedly connected to a limiting post (142) for limiting the support frame (211). The limiting post (142) is set in the gap between the horizontal railing and the vertical railing.

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