An apple sorting device with spray cleaning function

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of apple sorting technology, and in particular to an apple sorting device with a spray cleaning function. It includes a base, with two vertical plates symmetrically fixed to the top of the base. A feeding box is fixed between the two vertical plates, and a small fruit sorting cylinder and a medium fruit sorting cylinder are rotatably installed between the two vertical plates. This utility model, by setting up a small fruit sorting cylinder, a medium fruit sorting cylinder, a first guide plate, a second guide plate, a small fruit feeding component, a medium fruit feeding component, a third guide plate, a large fruit feeding component, a water tank, a shell, an impeller, a rotating shaft, a water pumping pipe, a spray assembly, and a drive assembly, can classify apples by size, sorting them into small, medium, and large types. Furthermore, during the sorting process, the sorted apples can be sprayed and cleaned, thus improving functionality, saving subsequent cleaning steps, and resulting in better overall performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of apple sorting technology, specifically to an apple sorting device with a spray cleaning function. Background Technology

[0002] Apples are a common fruit in daily life. They are rich in carotene, vitamin C, minerals (such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium), and dietary fiber, offering numerous health benefits such as protecting eyesight, preventing cardiovascular disease, and promoting intestinal motility. Apple manufacturers typically sort apples by size, requiring sorting devices. However, current sorting devices are often limited in function, only separating apples by size and lacking washing capabilities. Therefore, sorted apples still need to be washed, leading to a cumbersome process. To address this issue, we propose an apple sorting device with a spray washing function. Utility Model Content

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an apple sorting device with a spray cleaning function, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An apple sorting device with a spray cleaning function includes a base. Two vertical plates are symmetrically fixed to the top of the base. A feeding box is fixed between the two vertical plates. A small fruit sorting cylinder and a medium fruit sorting cylinder are rotatably installed between the two vertical plates. A first guide plate is provided between the feeding box and the small fruit sorting cylinder. A second guide plate is provided between the small fruit sorting cylinder and the medium fruit sorting cylinder. Small fruit unloading components are provided inside the small fruit sorting cylinder. Medium fruit unloading components are provided inside the medium fruit sorting cylinder. A third guide plate is provided on one side of the medium fruit sorting cylinder. Large fruit unloading components are provided on one side of the third guide plate. A water tank is fixed to the top of the base. A filter assembly is installed inside the water tank. Above the filter assembly are three apple holding frames, which are respectively positioned below the small fruit unloading component, the medium fruit unloading component, and the large fruit unloading component. A housing is fixed to the top of the base, and an impeller is installed inside the housing. A rotating shaft is fixed to one end of the impeller, and the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the side wall of the housing via a bearing. A water pump pipe is fixedly connected to one side wall of the housing, and one end of the water pump pipe is fixedly connected to the water tank. A spray assembly is installed on the surface of the housing, and one end of the spray assembly is positioned above the three apple holding frames. A drive assembly for driving the rotating shaft, the small fruit screening cylinder, and the medium fruit screening cylinder to rotate is installed on one of the vertical plates.

[0008] Furthermore, the bottom inner wall of the feeding box is inclined, the first guide plate, the second guide plate and the third guide plate are all fixedly installed between two vertical plates, the first guide plate, the second guide plate and the third guide plate are all inclined, one end of the small fruit feeding component and the medium fruit feeding component are fixedly connected to the surface of one of the vertical plates, the large fruit feeding component is fixedly installed between two vertical plates, and the small fruit feeding component, the medium fruit feeding component and the large fruit feeding component are all inclined.

[0009] Furthermore, the filter assembly includes a filter screen plate embedded in the water tank, with L-shaped support rods fixed at the top four corners of the filter screen plate. The top ends of the four L-shaped support rods are all attached to the top of the water tank, and a handle is fixed between corresponding two L-shaped support rods.

[0010] Furthermore, handles are fixed to both sides of the apple holding frame, the handles are placed on the top of the water tank, and three positioning blocks are fixed to both ends of the top of the water tank. The surface of the U-shaped handle is provided with positioning holes that are adapted to the positioning blocks.

[0011] Furthermore, the spray assembly includes a water supply pipe fixedly connected to the top of the housing, one end of the water supply pipe is fixedly connected to a horizontal pipe, the surface of the horizontal pipe is fixedly connected to a spray pipe, the spray pipe is positioned above the three apple holding frames, both ends of the horizontal pipe are fixedly connected to a fixing block, and the fixing block is fixedly connected to the surface of one of the vertical plates.

[0012] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes an L-shaped plate fixed to the surface of one of the vertical plates, a motor fixed to the top of the L-shaped plate, a first sprocket fixed to the output shaft of the motor, a first rotating rod fixed to one end of the small fruit screening cylinder, and a second rotating rod fixed to one end of the medium fruit screening cylinder. One end of both the first and second rotating rods is rotatably connected to the side wall of an adjacent vertical plate via bearings, and the other ends of both the first and second rotating rods are rotatably connected to the side wall of the L-shaped plate via bearings. A second sprocket is fitted onto one end of the first rotating rod, and the first sprocket is driven by the second sprocket via a first chain. A third sprocket is fitted onto the surface of the first rotating rod, and a fourth sprocket is fitted onto the surface of the second rotating rod, and the third sprocket is driven by the fourth sprocket via a second chain. A fifth sprocket is fitted onto one end of the second rotating rod, and a sixth sprocket is fitted onto one end of the rotating shaft, and the fifth sprocket is driven by the sixth sprocket via the third chain.

[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an apple sorting device with a spray cleaning function, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This utility model, by setting up a small fruit screening cylinder, a medium fruit screening cylinder, a first guide plate, a second guide plate, a small fruit unloading component, a medium fruit unloading component, a third guide plate, a large fruit unloading component, a water tank, a shell, an impeller, a rotating shaft, a water pumping pipe, a spraying component, and a drive component, can classify apples by size, sorting them into three types: small, medium, and large. Furthermore, during the sorting process, the sorted apples can be sprayed and cleaned, thus improving functionality, saving subsequent cleaning steps, and resulting in better overall performance. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional front view of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the overall back of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a side view of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the small fruit screening cylinder and the medium fruit screening cylinder of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the housing of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the water tank structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the apple container structure of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Vertical plate; 3. Feeding box; 4. Small fruit screening cylinder; 5. Medium fruit screening cylinder; 6. First guide plate; 7. Second guide plate; 8. Small fruit feeding component; 9. Medium fruit feeding component; 10. Third guide plate; 11. Large fruit feeding component; 12. Water tank; 13. Filter assembly; 14. Apple container frame; 15. Shell; 16. Impeller; 17. Shaft; 18. Water suction pipe; 19. Spray assembly; 1901. Water delivery pipe; 1902. Horizontal pipe; 1903, spray pipe; 1904, fixing block; 20, drive assembly; 2001, L-shaped plate; 2002, first sprocket; 2003, first rotating rod; 2004, second rotating rod; 2005, second sprocket; 2006, first chain; 2007, third sprocket; 2008, fourth sprocket; 2009, second chain; 2010, fifth sprocket; 2011, sixth sprocket; 2012, third chain; 2013, motor. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] Example

[0026] like Figure 1-7As shown in the figure, an apple sorting device with spray cleaning function according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a base 1, two vertical plates 2 symmetrically fixed on the top of the base 1, a feeding box 3 fixed between the two vertical plates 2, a small fruit sorting cylinder 4 and a medium fruit sorting cylinder 5 rotatably installed between the two vertical plates 2, a first guide plate 6 provided between the feeding box 3 and the small fruit sorting cylinder 4, a second guide plate 7 provided between the small fruit sorting cylinder 4 and the medium fruit sorting cylinder 5, a small fruit feeding component 8 provided inside the small fruit sorting cylinder 4, and a medium fruit sorting cylinder... The base 1 is equipped with a medium-sized fruit feeding component 9. A third guide plate 10 is located on one side of the medium-sized fruit screening cylinder 5. A large fruit feeding component 11 is located on one side of the third guide plate 10. A water tank 12 is fixed to the top of the base 1. A filter assembly 13 is installed inside the water tank 12. Three apple holding frames 14 are located above the filter assembly 13. The three apple holding frames 14 are respectively positioned below the small fruit feeding component 8, the medium fruit feeding component 9, and the large fruit feeding component 11. A housing 15 is fixed at the top, and an impeller 16 is installed inside the housing 15. A rotating shaft 17 is fixed to one end of the impeller 16. The rotating shaft 17 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the housing 15 through a bearing. A water pumping pipe 18 is fixedly connected to one side wall of the housing 15, and one end of the water pumping pipe 18 is fixedly connected to a water tank 12. A spray assembly 19 is installed on the surface of the housing 15. One end of the spray assembly 19 is located above three apple holding frames 14. One of the vertical plates 2 is equipped with a drive shaft 17, a small fruit screening cylinder 4, and a medium fruit sieve. The drive assembly 20 for rotating the selection cylinder 5 has an inclined bottom inner wall for the feeding box 3. The first guide plate 6, the second guide plate 7, and the third guide plate 10 are all fixedly installed between two vertical plates 2. The first guide plate 6, the second guide plate 7, and the third guide plate 10 are all inclined. One end of the small fruit feeding component 8 and the medium fruit feeding component 9 are fixedly connected to the surface of one of the vertical plates 2. The large fruit feeding component 11 is fixedly installed between two vertical plates 2. The small fruit feeding component 8, the medium fruit feeding component 9, and the large fruit feeding component 11 are all inclined.

[0027] In use, apples are poured into the feeding box 3, where they slide down to the first guide plate 6. The drive assembly 20 drives the rotating shaft 17, small fruit screening cylinder 4, and medium fruit screening cylinder 5 to rotate. Both the small and medium fruit screening cylinders 4 and 5 have several holes on their surfaces, with the holes in the medium fruit screening cylinder 5 being larger than those in the small fruit screening cylinder 4. Smaller apples at the first guide plate 6 enter the small fruit screening cylinder 4 through the holes and then fall into the small fruit feeding component 8, finally sliding into the corresponding apple holding frame 14. Medium-sized and larger apples slide through the small fruit screening cylinder 4 to the second guide plate 7, and then the medium-sized apples pass through the holes in the medium fruit screening cylinder 5. Apples enter the medium-sized fruit sorting cylinder 5 through the hole, then fall into the medium-sized fruit unloading part 9, and finally slide into the corresponding apple holding frame 14. Larger apples slide through the medium-sized fruit sorting cylinder 5 to the third guide plate 10, then fall into the large fruit unloading part 11, and finally slide into the corresponding apple holding frame 14. In this way, apples can be sorted into three types: small, medium and large. While sorting apples by diameter, the rotating shaft 17 also rotates, which drives the impeller 16 to rotate. Through the water pumping pipe 18, water in the water tank 12 can be pumped to the spraying assembly 19, so that the apples in the apple holding frame 14 can be sprayed and cleaned. Therefore, the subsequent cleaning process is saved, and the overall use effect is good.

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the filter assembly 13 includes a filter screen plate embedded in the water tank 12. L-shaped support rods are fixed to the four top corners of the filter screen plate, and the tops of the four L-shaped support rods rest on the top of the water tank 12. A handle is fixed between corresponding two L-shaped support rods. When there is a lot of debris on the filter screen plate, affecting the filtration effect, the operator can hold the handle and remove the filter screen plate from the water tank 12 for easy cleaning. Handles are fixed to both sides of the apple container 14, resting on the top of the water tank 12. Three positioning blocks are fixed to both ends of the top of the water tank 12. Positioning holes adapted to the positioning blocks are opened on the surface of the U-shaped handles. By setting the positioning blocks and positioning holes, the three apple containers 14 can be easily positioned below the small fruit unloading component 8, the medium fruit unloading component 9, and the large fruit unloading component 11, respectively.

[0029] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the spray assembly 19 includes a water supply pipe 1901 fixedly connected to the top of the housing 15. One end of the water supply pipe 1901 is fixedly connected to a horizontal pipe 1902. A spray pipe 1903 is fixedly connected to the surface of the horizontal pipe 1902. The spray pipe 1903 is positioned above the three apple holding frames 14. Fixing blocks 1904 are fixed at both ends of the horizontal pipe 1902. The fixing blocks 1904 are fixedly connected to the surface of one of the vertical plates 2. When the impeller 16 rotates, it will deliver water into the water supply pipe 1901. Then, the water enters the horizontal pipe 1902 through the water supply pipe 1901 and is finally sprayed from the spray pipe 1903 into the three apple holding frames 14. In this way, the apples in the apple holding frames 14 can be sprayed and cleaned.

[0030] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the drive assembly 20 includes an L-shaped plate 2001 fixed to the surface of one of the vertical plates 2. A motor 2013 is fixed to the top of the L-shaped plate 2001. A first sprocket 2002 is fixed to the output shaft of the motor 2013. A first rotating rod 2003 is fixed to one end of the small fruit screening cylinder 4, and a second rotating rod 2004 is fixed to one end of the medium fruit screening cylinder 5. One end of both the first rotating rod 2003 and the second rotating rod 2004 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the adjacent vertical plate 2 via bearings. The other ends of both the first rotating rod 2003 and the second rotating rod 2004 are rotatably connected to the side wall of the L-shaped plate 2001 via bearings. A second sprocket 2005 is fitted onto one end of 003. A first sprocket 2002 is connected to the second sprocket 2005 via a first chain 2006. A third sprocket 2007 is fitted onto the surface of the first rotating rod 2003. A fourth sprocket 2008 is fitted onto the surface of the second rotating rod 2004. The third sprocket 2007 is connected to the fourth sprocket 2008 via a second chain 2009. A fifth sprocket 2010 is fitted onto one end of the second rotating rod 2004. A sixth sprocket 2011 is fitted onto one end of the rotating shaft 17. The fifth sprocket 2010 is connected to the sixth sprocket 2011 via a third chain 2012.

[0031] When it is necessary to drive the rotating shaft 17, the small fruit screening cylinder 4, and the medium fruit screening cylinder 5 to rotate, the motor 2013 can be started. The motor 2013 can drive the first sprocket 2002 to rotate. The first sprocket 2002, through the first chain 2006, can drive the second sprocket 2005 to rotate. The second sprocket 2005 can drive the first rotating rod 2003 to rotate. The first rotating rod 2003 can drive the small fruit screening cylinder 4 to rotate. The first rotating rod 2003 can drive the third sprocket 2007 to rotate. Wheel 2007 drives the fourth sprocket 2008 to rotate via the second chain 2009. The fourth sprocket 2008 drives the second rotating rod 2004 to rotate. The second rotating rod 2004 drives the intermediate fruit screening cylinder 5 to rotate. The second rotating rod 2004 drives the fifth sprocket 2010 to rotate. The fifth sprocket 2010 drives the sixth sprocket 2011 to rotate via the third chain 2012. The sixth sprocket 2011 drives the rotating shaft 17 to rotate, thereby driving the impeller 16 to rotate.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An apple sorting device with a spray cleaning function, characterized in that: Includes a base (1), on which two vertical plates (2) are symmetrically fixed at the top. A feeding box (3) is fixed between the two vertical plates (2). A small fruit screening cylinder (4) and a medium fruit screening cylinder (5) are rotatably installed between the two vertical plates (2). A first guide plate (6) is provided between the feeding box (3) and the small fruit screening cylinder (4). A second guide plate (7) is provided between the small fruit screening cylinder (4) and the medium fruit screening cylinder (5). The base (1) is equipped with a small fruit feeding component (8), and the medium fruit screening cylinder (5) is equipped with a medium fruit feeding component (9). A third guide plate (10) is provided on one side of the medium fruit screening cylinder (5), and a large fruit feeding component (11) is provided on one side of the third guide plate (10). A water tank (12) is fixed on the top of the base (1), and a filter assembly (13) is provided inside the water tank (12). Three apple holding frames (14) are provided above the filter assembly (13). The three apple holding frames (14) are respectively located below the small fruit unloading part (8), the medium fruit unloading part (9), and the large fruit unloading part (11). A housing (15) is fixed to the top of the base (1). An impeller (16) is provided inside the housing (15). A rotating shaft (17) is fixed to one end of the impeller (16). The rotating shaft (17) is rotatably connected to the side wall of the housing (15) through a bearing. Next, a water pumping pipe (18) is fixedly connected to one side wall of the housing (15), and one end of the water pumping pipe (18) is fixedly connected to the water tank (12). A spraying assembly (19) is installed on the surface of the housing (15), and one end of the spraying assembly (19) is set above the three apple holding frames (14). One of the vertical plates (2) is provided with a drive assembly (20) for driving the rotating shaft (17), the small fruit screening cylinder (4) and the medium fruit screening cylinder (5) to rotate.

2. The apple sorting device with spray cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom inner wall of the feeding box (3) is inclined. The first guide plate (6), the second guide plate (7) and the third guide plate (10) are all fixedly installed between two vertical plates (2). The first guide plate (6), the second guide plate (7) and the third guide plate (10) are all inclined. One end of the small fruit feeding part (8) and the medium fruit feeding part (9) are fixedly connected to the surface of one of the vertical plates (2). The large fruit feeding part (11) is fixedly installed between two vertical plates (2). The small fruit feeding part (8), the medium fruit feeding part (9) and the large fruit feeding part (11) are all inclined.

3. The apple sorting device with spray cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter assembly (13) includes a filter screen plate embedded in the water tank (12). Each of the four top corners of the filter screen plate is fixed with an L-shaped support rod. The top ends of the four L-shaped support rods are all placed on the top of the water tank (12). A handle is fixed between each pair of L-shaped support rods.

4. An apple sorting device with spray cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The apple container (14) has U-shaped handles fixed on both sides. The U-shaped handles are placed on the top of the water tank (12). Three positioning blocks are fixed at both ends of the top of the water tank (12). The surface of the U-shaped handles is provided with positioning holes that are adapted to the positioning blocks.

5. An apple sorting device with spray cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spray assembly (19) includes a water supply pipe (1901) fixedly connected to the top of the housing (15). One end of the water supply pipe (1901) is fixedly connected to a horizontal pipe (1902). A spray pipe (1903) is fixedly connected to the surface of the horizontal pipe (1902). The spray pipe (1903) is positioned above the three apple serving frames (14). Both ends of the horizontal pipe (1902) are fixed with fixing blocks (1904). The fixing blocks (1904) are fixedly connected to the surface of one of the vertical plates (2).

6. An apple sorting device with spray cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (20) includes an L-shaped plate (2001) fixed to the surface of one of the vertical plates (2). A motor (2013) is fixed to the top of the L-shaped plate (2001). A first sprocket (2002) is fixed to the output shaft of the motor (2013). A first rotating rod (2003) is fixed to one end of the small fruit screening cylinder (4), and a second rotating rod (2004) is fixed to one end of the medium fruit screening cylinder (5). One end of both the first rotating rod (2003) and the second rotating rod (2004) is rotatably connected to the side wall of the adjacent vertical plate (2) via bearings. The other ends of both the first rotating rod (2003) and the second rotating rod (2004) are rotatably connected to the side wall of the L-shaped plate (2001) via bearings. The first rotating rod (2003)... A second sprocket (2005) is fitted at one end, and the first sprocket (2002) is connected to the second sprocket (2005) via a first chain (2006). A third sprocket (2007) is fitted and fixed on the surface of the first rotating rod (2003), and a fourth sprocket (2008) is fitted and fixed on the surface of the second rotating rod (2004). The third sprocket (2007) is connected to the fourth sprocket (2008) via a second chain (2009). A fifth sprocket (2010) is fitted and fixed at one end of the second rotating rod (2004), and a sixth sprocket (2011) is fitted and fixed at one end of the rotating shaft (17). The fifth sprocket (2010) is connected to the sixth sprocket (2011) via a third chain (2012).

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