A vegetable cleaning apparatus suitable for use in a central kitchen
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522024433.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-20
AI Technical Summary
[0003]现有的中央厨房用的蔬菜清洗设备多是通过清洗设备上方的冲洗装置对蔬菜进行冲洗，而有些蔬菜其根茎处层层折叠，容易积攒泥沙，仅通过浸泡冲洗难以将根茎处的泥沙清洗干净，清洗效果较为不理想
[0015]第一、本实用新型先将待清洗的蔬菜放入清洗池内并注入适量清水，随后启动曝气泵，曝气泵通过曝气管将气体输送至多个曝气头，因曝气头顶部为弧形，气体经弧形顶部均匀扩散形成密集微小气泡，气泡在上升过程中带动水流翻滚，对蔬菜表面进行初步冲刷，松动附着的表层泥沙，接着启动超声波换能器和振动电机，超声波换能器将电能转化为高频机械振动并传递至清洗池内的水中，通过空化效应剥离蔬菜根茎褶皱等隐蔽处的顽固污物，同时振动电机产生的激振力经连接板传递至清洗池，带动清洗池整体震动，进一步增强水流对蔬菜的扰动效果，而支撑板底部的多个复位弹簧在震动过程中起到弹性支撑与缓冲作用，配合限位伸缩杆限制复位弹簧，避免复位弹簧扭曲，提高复位弹簧的刚性，清洗完成后，打开清洗池一端的排出管，污水与污物随水流排出，完成对蔬菜的深层洁净，且能适配中央厨房批量清洗需求，达到提高工作效率的效果。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of vegetable cleaning equipment for central kitchens, specifically a vegetable cleaning device suitable for use in central kitchens. Background Technology
[0002] A central kitchen is a kitchen system in the food service industry. It refers to a kitchen system capable of providing meals for over 1000 people in a single dining period, or a kitchen that can simultaneously supply cooked food to two or more different food service locations. It can also refer to a business that manufactures pre-prepared ingredients requiring only simple heating. Using a central kitchen for distribution can save approximately 30% in costs compared to traditional distribution methods. Central kitchens utilize large operating areas where each step, from purchasing and selecting vegetables to cutting and seasoning, is handled by dedicated personnel. Semi-finished products and prepared seasonings are transported together using standardized methods to branches within a specified timeframe. When using a central kitchen, vegetables for each table must be washed and processed to ensure a stable and orderly supply of vegetables.
[0003] The existing vegetable washing equipment used in central kitchens mostly uses a rinsing device on top of the equipment to rinse vegetables. However, some vegetables have folded stems and roots that easily accumulate dirt and sand. Soaking and rinsing alone is not enough to clean the dirt and sand from the stems and roots, resulting in a less than ideal cleaning effect.
[0004] Therefore, we urgently need a vegetable washing equipment suitable for use in central kitchens. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vegetable washing device suitable for use in central kitchens, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a vegetable washing device suitable for use in a central kitchen, including a base, a washing mechanism on the top of the base, and a filtering mechanism on the inner side of the washing mechanism;
[0007] The cleaning mechanism includes a cleaning tank, an ultrasonic transducer is installed on the outside of the cleaning tank, multiple aeration heads are installed on the inside of the cleaning tank, one end of each aeration head is fixedly connected to an aeration pipe, an aeration pump is installed on one end of the aeration pipe, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cleaning tank, a vibration motor is installed on the bottom of the connecting plate, a support plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the vibration motor, and a limit telescopic rod and a return spring are fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate.
[0008] Preferably, one end of the cleaning tank is fixedly connected to a discharge pipe, and one end of the aeration pipe passes through the cleaning tank and extends to the outside of the cleaning tank.
[0009] Preferably, the top of the aeration head is arc-shaped, and one end of the aeration pump is fixedly connected to one end of the cleaning tank.
[0010] Preferably, multiple limiting telescopic rods and return springs are provided, with one end of each limiting telescopic rod and return spring fixedly connected to one end of the base, and one end of each connecting plate and support plate slidably connected to one end of the base.
[0011] Preferably, the filtration mechanism includes a mounting base, a filter frame is snapped onto the top of the mounting base, and a filter screen is installed on the inner side of the filter frame.
[0012] Preferably, multiple mounting bases are provided, and all of the multiple mounting bases are fixedly connected to the bottom of the cleaning pool.
[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the filter frame is provided with a snap-fit block that is compatible with the mounting base.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are:
[0015] First, this invention involves placing the vegetables to be cleaned into a cleaning tank and adding an appropriate amount of clean water. Then, the aeration pump is activated, delivering gas to multiple aeration heads via aeration pipes. Because the top of each aeration head is arc-shaped, the gas diffuses evenly through the arc, forming dense, tiny bubbles. As these bubbles rise, they cause the water to churn, initially rinsing the surface of the vegetables and loosening the attached surface mud and sand. Next, the ultrasonic transducer and vibration motor are activated. The ultrasonic transducer converts electrical energy into high-frequency mechanical vibration and transmits it to the water in the cleaning tank, using cavitation to peel away hidden debris such as wrinkles in the vegetable roots and stems. Stubborn dirt hidden in the water is removed, and the vibration force generated by the vibrating motor is transmitted to the washing tank through the connecting plate, causing the entire washing tank to vibrate. This further enhances the disturbance effect of the water flow on the vegetables. Meanwhile, multiple return springs at the bottom of the support plate play an elastic support and buffering role during the vibration process. In conjunction with the limiting telescopic rod, the return springs are restricted to prevent them from twisting and to improve their rigidity. After the washing is completed, the drain pipe at one end of the washing tank is opened, and the sewage and dirt are discharged with the water flow, completing the deep cleaning of the vegetables. This system can also meet the batch cleaning needs of central kitchens, thereby improving work efficiency.
[0016] Secondly, this utility model uses a snap-fit block at the bottom of the filter frame to quickly snap the filter frame onto multiple mounting seats at the bottom of the cleaning tank, thus completing the convenient assembly of the filtration mechanism. When aeration, ultrasonic cleaning, and vibration cleaning are performed in the cleaning tank, the stripped mud, vegetable residue, and other dirt are carried down by the water flow, while the vegetables are blocked on the filter screen, preventing them from settling to the bottom and mixing with the dirt. The filter screen is used to separate the dirt from the vegetables, thereby achieving the effect of keeping the vegetables clean. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the entire utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the aeration head of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of section A of this utility model.
[0021] The components are as follows: 1. Base; 2. Cleaning mechanism; 3. Filtration mechanism; 21. Cleaning tank; 22. Ultrasonic transducer; 23. Aeration head; 24. Aeration pipe; 25. Aeration pump; 26. Connecting plate; 27. Vibration motor; 28. Support plate; 29. Limiting telescopic rod; 201. Return spring; 31. Mounting seat; 32. Filter frame; 33. Filter screen. 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] This utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0024] Example 1
[0025] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 A vegetable washing device suitable for use in a central kitchen includes a base 1, a washing mechanism 2 is provided on the top of the base 1, and a filtering mechanism 3 is provided on the inner side of the washing mechanism 2.
[0026] The cleaning mechanism 2 includes a cleaning tank 21. An ultrasonic transducer 22 is installed on the outside of the cleaning tank 21. Multiple aeration heads 23 are installed on the inside of the cleaning tank 21. One end of the aeration head 23 is fixedly connected to an aeration pipe 24. An aeration pump 25 is installed on one end of the aeration pipe 24. A connecting plate 26 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cleaning tank 21. A vibration motor 27 is installed at the bottom of the connecting plate 26. A support plate 28 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the vibration motor 27. A limit telescopic rod 29 and a return spring 201 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate 28.
[0027] One end of the cleaning tank 21 is fixedly connected to a discharge pipe, and one end of the aeration pipe 24 passes through the cleaning tank 21 and extends to the outside of the cleaning tank 21.
[0028] The top of the aeration head 23 is arc-shaped, and one end of the aeration pump 25 is fixedly connected to one end of the cleaning tank 21.
[0029] Multiple limit telescopic rods 29 and return springs 201 are provided. One end of each limit telescopic rod 29 and return spring 201 is fixedly connected to one end of the base 1. One end of each connecting plate 26 and support plate 28 is slidably connected to one end of the base 1.
[0030] Using the above technical solution, the vegetables to be cleaned are first placed in the cleaning tank 21 and an appropriate amount of clean water is added. Then, the aeration pump 25 is started. The aeration pump 25 delivers gas to multiple aeration heads 23 through the aeration pipe 24. Because the top of the aeration head 23 is arc-shaped, the gas diffuses evenly through the arc-shaped top to form dense microbubbles. As the bubbles rise, they drive the water flow to tumble, initially rinsing the surface of the vegetables and loosening the attached surface mud and sand. Next, the ultrasonic transducer 22 and the vibration motor 27 are started. The ultrasonic transducer 22 converts electrical energy into high-frequency mechanical vibration and transmits it to the water in the cleaning tank 21. Through the cavitation effect, the hidden parts such as the folds of the vegetable roots and stems are peeled away. Stubborn dirt is removed, and the vibration force generated by the vibrating motor 27 is transmitted to the washing tank 21 through the connecting plate 26, causing the washing tank 21 to vibrate as a whole, further enhancing the disturbance effect of the water flow on the vegetables. Meanwhile, the multiple return springs 201 at the bottom of the support plate 28 play an elastic support and buffering role during the vibration process. Together with the limiting telescopic rod 29, the return springs 201 are restricted to prevent them from twisting and to improve their rigidity. After the cleaning is completed, the drain pipe at one end of the washing tank 21 is opened, and the sewage and dirt are discharged with the water flow, completing the deep cleaning of the vegetables. It can also meet the batch cleaning needs of the central kitchen and improve work efficiency.
[0031] Example 2
[0032] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 Furthermore, based on Embodiment 1, the following is obtained: the filter mechanism 3 includes a mounting base 31, a filter frame 32 is snapped onto the top of the mounting base 31, and a filter screen 33 is installed on the inner side of the filter frame 32.
[0033] Multiple mounting bases 31 are provided, and all mounting bases 31 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the cleaning tank 21.
[0034] The bottom of the filter frame 32 is provided with a snap-fit block that is compatible with the mounting base 31.
[0035] Through the above technical solution, the filter frame 32 is quickly snapped onto multiple mounting seats 31 at the bottom of the cleaning tank 21 by the snap-fit block at the bottom of the filter frame 32, thus completing the convenient assembly of the filter mechanism 3. When aeration, ultrasonic and vibration cleaning are carried out in the cleaning tank 21, the stripped mud, vegetable residue and other dirt are carried down by the water flow, and the vegetables are blocked on the filter screen 33 to prevent them from settling to the bottom and mixing with the dirt. The separation of dirt and vegetables is achieved by the filter screen 33, thereby achieving the effect of keeping the vegetables clean.
[0036] 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 may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A vegetable washing device suitable for use in a central kitchen, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A cleaning mechanism (2) is provided on the top of the base (1), and a filter mechanism (3) is provided on the inner side of the cleaning mechanism (2); The cleaning mechanism (2) includes a cleaning tank (21), an ultrasonic transducer (22) is provided on the outside of the cleaning tank (21), a plurality of aeration heads (23) are installed on the inside of the cleaning tank (21), one end of the aeration head (23) is fixedly connected to an aeration pipe (24), one end of the aeration pipe (24) is installed with an aeration pump (25), a connecting plate (26) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cleaning tank (21), a vibration motor (27) is installed at the bottom of the connecting plate (26), a support plate (28) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the vibration motor (27), and a limit telescopic rod (29) and a return spring (201) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate (28).
2. The vegetable washing equipment suitable for use in a central kitchen according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the cleaning tank (21) is fixedly connected to a discharge pipe, and one end of the aeration pipe (24) passes through the cleaning tank (21) and extends to the outside of the cleaning tank (21).
3. A vegetable washing device suitable for use in a central kitchen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the aeration head (23) is set in an arc shape, and one end of the aeration pump (25) is fixedly connected to one end of the cleaning tank (21).
4. A vegetable washing device suitable for use in a central kitchen according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple limiting telescopic rods (29) and reset springs (201) are provided. One end of each limiting telescopic rod (29) and reset spring (201) is fixedly connected to one end of the base (1). One end of each connecting plate (26) and support plate (28) is slidably connected to one end of the base (1).
5. A vegetable washing device suitable for use in a central kitchen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filtering mechanism (3) includes a mounting base (31), a filter frame (32) is snapped onto the top of the mounting base (31), and a filter screen (33) is installed on the inner side of the filter frame (32).
6. A vegetable washing device suitable for use in a central kitchen according to claim 5, characterized in that: Multiple mounting bases (31) are provided, and all of the mounting bases (31) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the cleaning pool (21).
7. A vegetable washing device suitable for use in a central kitchen according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the filter frame (32) is provided with a snap-fit block that is compatible with the mounting base (31).