A fruit ripening storage device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of fruit ripening storage devices, including cabinet, control assembly and storage component are arranged in cabinet;Storage component includes several storage bins, several storage bins are all installed in the inside of cabinet, and the side of several storage bins is all installed with connecting mechanism, the side of connecting mechanism is communicated with control assembly;The utility model design structure is reasonable by being arranged several storage bins in the inside of cabinet, by storage bin, storage bin is communicated with connecting mechanism, different ethylene concentration is filled into different storage bin, and corresponding humidity and temperature are controlled, different ripening environment is maintained to different storage bin simultaneously, and then ripening of different maturity progress fruit is carried out simultaneously, solve the ripening of the fruit of one maturity progress in existing equipment, other progress fruit needs to wait for former ripening to complete, it is difficult to ripen to the fruit with larger maturity progress difference simultaneously, affect the ripening effect of equipment to fruit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit ripening technology, specifically a fruit ripening and storage device. Background Technology

[0002] Fruit ripening devices are devices used to accelerate the ripening of fruits artificially. Common ripening methods include indoor ripening and paper bag ripening. These methods mainly involve releasing ethylene gas from other ripe fruits or artificially, while adjusting the humidity and temperature of the fruit in the environment to accelerate the ripening process.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent CN222512462U discloses a fruit ripening and storage device. This device uses guide rods to form a strip-shaped channel structure, allowing fruit to be stored in layers. This reduces compression and disperses the fruit, ensuring a uniform ripening process. However, while layering disperses the fruit and avoids compression, the bottom, top, and middle layers are interconnected. To maintain uniform ripening, the fruit needs to be categorized according to its ripening progress, and fruits with similar ripening stages should be ripened uniformly (e.g., a nearly ripe fruit and a still firm fruit require different ripening times). When ripening fruit at one stage, other fruits must wait for the former to finish ripening before ripening can begin. This makes it difficult to ripen fruits with significantly different ripening stages simultaneously, affecting the device's ripening effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a fruit ripening and storage device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A fruit ripening and storage device includes a cabinet, a control component inside the cabinet for controlling the humidity, temperature and ethylene concentration inside the cabinet; a storage component is also installed inside the cabinet and is connected to the control component to ripen the fruit inside the storage component. The storage component includes several storage compartments, all of which are installed inside the cabinet. Each of the storage compartments has a connecting mechanism on one side, and one side of the connecting mechanism is connected to the control component to allow different ethylene concentrations to be filled into different storage compartments, thereby simultaneously ripening fruits at different stages of ripening. The cabinet is equipped with a detection mechanism to detect the temperature, humidity and ethylene concentration inside the storage compartment; The cabinet is also equipped with a control system, which is connected to the detection mechanism and control components to control the ripening environment in the corresponding storage compartment.

[0006] Furthermore, several slide rails are installed on the opposite side walls inside the cabinet, and one side of the slide rail is connected to the storage compartment; the slide rail also has a self-locking feature to lock the storage compartment.

[0007] Furthermore, the storage compartment includes a top cover and a bottom cover, with several first compartment structures and second compartment structures disposed between the top cover and the bottom cover, and the several first compartment structures and second compartment structures are alternately connected. The first compartment structures and second compartment structures are detachably connected. The top of the uppermost first compartment structure is detachably connected to the top cover, and the bottom of the lowermost second compartment structure is detachably connected to the top of the bottom cover, so that the top cover, the bottom cover, and the several first compartment structures and second compartment structures form a storage compartment for placing fruit to be ripened.

[0008] Furthermore, several slide rails are distributed sequentially from top to bottom; the outer side of the first compartment structure is detachably connected to the slide rails; The heights of the first and second compartment structures are adapted to the spacing between the two adjacent slide rails, so that after installation, the first and second compartment structures are connected to the two adjacent slide rails respectively, providing support for the storage compartment.

[0009] Furthermore, ventilation slots are provided on the inner walls of both the first and second compartment structures, and a support plate is provided inside both the first and second compartment structures, with ventilation holes provided on the top of the support plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting mechanism includes a first connecting cylinder and a second connecting cylinder, the first connecting cylinder being fixedly connected to the first compartment structure and communicating with the interior of the first compartment structure; One end of the second connecting tube is fixedly connected to the cabinet body, and the opening of the tube at that end of the second connecting tube is coplanar with the inner wall of the cabinet body; After the storage compartment is pushed into the cabinet, the inner wall of the second connecting cylinder is inserted into the first connecting cylinder. The end of the first connecting cylinder is fixedly connected to a support foot. One end of the support foot abuts against the sealing plate. The outer wall of the sealing plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second connecting cylinder. An elastic element is provided between the side of the sealing plate away from the support foot and the second connecting cylinder to push the sealing plate to reset. The second connecting cylinder has a first opening on one side, and the first opening is connected to the first connecting cylinder.

[0011] Furthermore, the control components include a temperature control structure, a humidity control structure, and an ethylene concentration control structure; The temperature control structure, humidity control structure, and ethylene concentration control structure are all located outside the cabinet and are connected to the corresponding second connecting cylinders to control the humidity, temperature, and ethylene concentration inside the storage compartment. The temperature control structure includes a third connecting cylinder, which is connected to two of the second connecting cylinders respectively. The third connecting cylinder is also provided with a first driving structure for guiding the gas in the storage chamber to circulate in the second connecting cylinder, the third connecting cylinder and the storage chamber. The third connecting cylinder is equipped with a temperature control mechanism, and both the temperature control mechanism and the first drive structure are communicatively connected to the control system to control the temperature inside the storage chamber.

[0012] Furthermore, the humidity control structure includes a humidifier, the bottom of which is fixedly installed to the cabinet, and the humidifier is communicatively connected to the control system; The second connecting tube in the middle is fixedly connected to a second pipe at one end, and a fourth pipe is connected to one end of the second pipe. The bottom of the fourth pipe is fixedly connected to the output end of the humidifier.

[0013] Furthermore, the ethylene concentration control structure includes a gas storage tank, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to a third pipe, which is fixedly connected to the other end of the second pipe. The third pipeline is also equipped with a second drive structure on the side near the gas storage tank, and is connected to the control system to drive the gas movement. The third connecting cylinder is also equipped with a ventilation structure, which includes a fifth pipe. The top of the fifth pipe is fixedly connected to a first ventilation channel, and a third driving structure is installed inside the first ventilation channel. The top of the fourth pipe is fixedly connected to the second ventilation channel, and the third drive structure is communicatively connected to the control system.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, this fruit ripening and storage device has the following beneficial effects: I. This utility model sets up several storage compartments inside the cabinet, and connects the storage compartments to the connecting mechanism. Different ethylene concentrations are filled into different storage compartments, and the corresponding humidity and temperature are controlled. At the same time, different ripening environments are maintained in different storage compartments, thereby ripening fruits at different stages of maturity at the same time. This solves the problem that when existing equipment ripens fruits at one stage of maturity, other fruits at different stages have to wait for the former to finish ripening, making it difficult to ripen fruits with large differences in maturity at the same time, which affects the ripening effect of the equipment.

[0015] II. The storage compartment of this utility model consists of a top cover, a first compartment structure, a second compartment structure, and a bottom cover, which are connected in a detachable manner to allow for appropriate adjustment of the size of the storage compartment or reduction of the number of the first and second compartment structures as needed, and to appropriate adjustment of the quantity of the same batch of fruit to be ripened as needed, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of the storage compartment and the space inside the cabinet. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the slide rail of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting mechanism in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting cylinder in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second pipe in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the support plate in this utility model; Figure 7 This is a sectional view of the base plate of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the first connecting cylinder in this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Cabinet; 2. Slide rail; 3. Storage compartment; 301. Top cover; 302. First compartment structure; 303. Second compartment structure; 304. Bottom cover; 305. Support plate; 306. Mounting block; 4. Connecting mechanism; 401. First connecting cylinder; 402. Second connecting cylinder; 403. First opening; 404. Slide groove; 405. Elastic element; 406. Sealing plate; 5. Air storage compartment; 6. First ventilation channel; 7. Second ventilation channel; 8. Third connecting cylinder; 9. Heating tube; 10. First pipe; 11. Second pipe; 12. Third pipe; 13. Fourth pipe; 14. Humidifier; 15. Fifth pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] like Figure 1-8As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a fruit ripening and storage device, including a cabinet 1, a control component inside the cabinet 1 for controlling the humidity, temperature and ethylene concentration inside the cabinet 1; a storage component inside the cabinet 1, and the storage component is connected to the control component to ripen the fruit inside the storage component; the storage component includes several independently arranged storage compartments 3, all of which are installed inside the cabinet 1, and each of the storage compartments 3 has a connecting mechanism 4 installed on one side, one side of which is connected to the control component to allow different ethylene concentrations to be filled into different storage compartments 3, thereby simultaneously ripening fruits at different ripening stages; a detection mechanism inside the cabinet 1 is used to detect the temperature, humidity and ethylene concentration inside the storage compartments 3; a control system is also installed on the cabinet 1, and the control system is communicatively connected to the detection mechanism and the control component to control the ripening environment inside the corresponding storage compartments 3.

[0020] In use, the cabinet 1 also includes a cabinet door, which is used to seal the cabinet 1 after the independent sealed storage compartments 3 are installed inside the cabinet 1. When it is necessary to ripen fruits at different stages of maturity, the fruits at different stages of maturity are first screened and classified. Fruits with similar ripening stages are placed in the same storage compartment 3. Then, different storage compartments 3 are installed inside the cabinet 1, and the corresponding connecting mechanisms 4 on different storage compartments 3 are connected to the control components. Through the control system, the control components introduce an appropriate concentration of ethylene and adjust the humidity and temperature range according to the ripening stage in the storage compartment 3, so as to ripen fruits at different stages of maturity at the same time.

[0021] Several slide rails 2 are provided on the opposite side walls inside the cabinet 1, and one side of the slide rail 2 is connected to the storage compartment 3. The slide rail 2 also has a self-locking function to lock the storage compartment 3. The storage compartment 3 includes a top cover 301 and a bottom cover 304. Several first compartment structures 302 and second compartment structures 303 are provided between the top cover 301 and the bottom cover 304. The several first compartment structures 302 and second compartment structures 303 are alternately connected. The first compartment structures 302 and second compartment structures 303 are detachably connected. The top of the uppermost first compartment structure 302 is detachably connected to the top cover 301, and the bottom of the lowermost second compartment structure 303 is detachably connected to the top of the bottom cover 304, so that the top cover 301, the bottom cover 304 and the several first compartment structures 302 and second compartment structures 303 form the storage compartment 3 for placing fruits to be ripened.

[0022] In use, sealing gaskets are provided between the top cover 301 and the first compartment structure 302, between the first compartment structure 302 and the second compartment structure 303, and between the second compartment structure 303 and the bottom cover 304. These gaskets have corresponding protrusions and grooves to facilitate sealing after interlocking. Locking structures (such as push-button spring locks) are provided between the top cover 301 and the first compartment structure 302, between the first compartment structure 302 and the second compartment structure 303, and between the second compartment structure 303 and the bottom cover 304. The latch and lock seat are installed on the two parts respectively. All push-button spring locks used in the device are of the same model and specification, and their installation positions are adapted to each other, such as at the four corners, to facilitate the matching of different latch and lock seat parts. For example, the top cover 301 has a lock seat, and the first compartment structure 302 has a latch near the top. The locking seat portion of the cover 301 is adapted to facilitate the detachable installation of the top cover 301 on the top of the first compartment structure 302. Locking seats are also provided at the four corners near the bottom of the first compartment structure 302, while the locking tongue portion is installed on the second compartment structure 303. This allows the second compartment structure 303 and the first compartment structure 302 to be interlocked for detachable fixation. The four corners near the bottom of the second compartment structure 303 and the top of the bottom cover 304 each have another set of locking seats and locking tongue portions, achieving detachable fixation and facilitating disassembly. The number of first and second compartment structures 302 can be increased or decreased according to the required depth of the inner cavity for placing fruit. Both the first and second compartment structures 302 are rectangular rings, so that they can form an independent sealed space with the top cover 301 and the bottom cover 304 for placing fruit.

[0023] Several slide rails 2 are distributed sequentially from top to bottom; the outer side of the first compartment structure 302 is detachably connected to the slide rail 2; the height of the first compartment structure 302 and the second compartment structure 303 is adapted to the spacing between two adjacent slide rails 2, so that after installation, the first first compartment structure 302 and the second first compartment structure 302 are respectively connected to the two adjacent slide rails 2, which provides support for the storage compartment 3.

[0024] In use, the slide rail 2 can be a three-section or two-section slide rail. A connecting structure is installed on the inner rail. The connecting structure includes three arc-shaped sleeves, all of which are fixedly connected to the inner rail. A threaded block with a threaded hole is fixed at the tail of one of the arc-shaped sleeves near the inside of the cabinet 1. It also includes a threaded rod with threads at the end and a support sleeve. The support sleeve has an opening on one side and is slidably fitted on the outside of the arc-shaped sleeve. The threaded rod passes through the arc-shaped sleeve and is inserted into the threaded hole to be threadedly connected to the threaded block, so as to realize the detachable connection between the slide rail 2 and the first compartment structure 302. When a larger storage compartment 3 is used, multiple slide rails 2 can be connected to the storage compartment 3, which improves the stability of the connection of the storage compartment 3.

[0025] Ventilation slots are provided on the inner walls of both the first compartment structure 302 and the second compartment structure 303, and a support plate 305 is provided in both the first compartment structure 302 and the second compartment structure 303, with ventilation holes provided on the top of the support plate 305.

[0026] In use, the support plate 305 is detachably connected to the first compartment structure 302 or the second compartment structure 303. L-shaped mounting blocks 306 are fixedly connected to both sides of the support plate 305. One end of the mounting block 306 is inserted into the fixing block. The fixing block is fixedly connected to the corresponding first compartment structure 302 and second compartment structure 303 respectively. It is used to install the support plate 305 between the first compartment structure 302 and the second compartment structure 303. At the same time, it is detachable so that when placing some larger fruits, part of the support plate 305 can be removed so that the storage compartment 3 can hold fruits of different sizes.

[0027] The connecting mechanism 4 includes a first connecting cylinder 401 and a second connecting cylinder 402. The first connecting cylinder 401 is fixedly connected to the first compartment structure 302 and communicates with the interior of the first compartment structure 302. One end of the second connecting cylinder 402 is fixedly connected to the cabinet 1, and the opening of the second connecting cylinder 402 at this end is coplanar with the inner wall of the cabinet 1. After the storage compartment 3 is pushed into the cabinet 1, the inner wall of the second connecting cylinder 402 is inserted into the first connecting cylinder 401. A support foot is fixedly connected to the end of the first connecting cylinder 401. One end of the support foot abuts against the sealing plate 406. The outer wall of the sealing plate 406 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second connecting cylinder 402. An elastic element 405 is provided between the side of the sealing plate 406 away from the support foot and the second connecting cylinder 402 for pushing the sealing plate 406 to reset. A first opening 403 is opened on one side of the second connecting cylinder 402, and the first opening 403 communicates with the first connecting cylinder 401.

[0028] In use, the inner wall of the second connecting cylinder 402 is provided with a sliding groove 404, and the inner wall of the sliding groove 404 is slidably connected to the sealing plate 406. One end of the first opening 403 is connected to the outside of the second connecting cylinder 402, and the other end is located on the sliding groove 404, and is connected to the first connecting cylinder 401 through the gap between the support foot and the sealing plate 406. The outer diameter of the first connecting cylinder 401 is adapted to the inner diameter of the second connecting cylinder 402. After the slide rail 2 is fully retracted, the storage compartment 3 just presses against the inner wall of the cabinet 1. The cabinet 1 is provided with a sealing ring near the pipe opening of the second connecting cylinder 402, which has a sealing effect, allowing gas to enter the interior of the storage compartment 3.

[0029] Each first compartment structure 302 has three first connecting cylinders 401, located in the middle and on both sides respectively. They are connected to the corresponding control components through the corresponding second connecting cylinders 402 to regulate the temperature, humidity and ethylene concentration of the first compartment structure 302.

[0030] The control components include a temperature control structure, a humidity control structure, and an ethylene concentration control structure. These structures are all located outside the cabinet 1 and are connected to their respective second connecting cylinders 402, used to control the humidity, temperature, and ethylene concentration within the storage chamber 3. The temperature control structure includes a third connecting cylinder 8, which is connected to two of the second connecting cylinders 402. A first driving structure is also provided on the third connecting cylinder 8 to guide the gas within the storage chamber 3 to circulate through the second connecting cylinders 402, the third connecting cylinder 8, and the storage chamber 3. A temperature control mechanism is located inside the third connecting cylinder 8, and both the temperature control mechanism and the first driving structure are communicatively connected to the control system for controlling the temperature within the storage chamber 3.

[0031] In use, the first driving structure can be an air pump or a fan to drive gas flow, so that the temperature, humidity and ethylene concentration of the storage chamber 3 are evenly distributed. The temperature control mechanism includes a heating tube 9 and a cooling component. After the storage chamber 3 is installed, the first connecting tube 401 is inserted into the second connecting tube 402, pushing the sealing plate 406 to squeeze the elastic element 405 (such as a spring), so that the first connecting tube 401 is connected to the first opening 403, and then connected to the third connecting tube 8. The second connecting tube 402 and the third connecting tube 8 can be fixedly connected by threads. The first driving structure guides the gas inside the storage chamber 3 into the third connecting tube 8 at one end of the third connecting tube 8, and then flows back into the storage chamber 3 in the second connecting tube 402 at the other end of the third connecting tube 8, so that the air in the storage chamber 3 is circulated. At the same time, the air inside the third connecting tube 8 is heated or cooled by the cooling component and the heating tube 9, so that the temperature of the gas circulating in the third connecting tube 8 and the storage chamber 3 reaches the specified range, thereby achieving temperature control.

[0032] The heating part of the heating tube 9 is fixedly installed inside the third connecting cylinder 8, while the refrigeration component can be composed of a refrigeration unit and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is located inside the third connecting cylinder 8. The refrigeration unit cools the air, allowing it to enter the heat exchanger and exchange heat with the air inside the third connecting cylinder 8, thereby cooling the temperature inside the third connecting cylinder 8. In conjunction with the heating tube 9, the temperature can be controlled to an appropriate range.

[0033] The humidity control structure includes a humidifier 14, the bottom of which is fixedly installed to the cabinet 1, and the humidifier 14 is communicatively connected to the control system. The end of the second connecting cylinder 402 in the middle is fixedly connected to a second pipe 11, one end of which is connected to a fourth pipe 13, and the bottom of the fourth pipe 13 is fixedly connected to the output end of the humidifier 14. In use, the second pipe 11 is Y-shaped, with one end connected to the second connecting cylinder 402 in the middle and the other end connected to the fourth pipe 13. The fourth pipe 13 is connected to several second pipes 11 at the same time. Then, by adjusting the humidity of the humidifier 14, the humidity inside the storage compartment 3 is humidified to an appropriate range.

[0034] The ethylene concentration control structure includes a gas storage chamber 5, with a third pipe 12 fixedly connected to the bottom of the gas storage chamber 5. The third pipe 12 is also fixedly connected to the other end of the second pipe 11. A second drive structure is also provided on the side of the third pipe 12 near the gas storage chamber 5 and is communicatively connected to the control system to drive the gas movement. In use, the second drive structure is an air pump. The second drive structure draws the ethylene-containing ripening gas from the gas storage chamber 5 into the third pipe 12, then into the second pipe 11, and further into the storage chamber 3 through the second connecting cylinder 402, thereby controlling the ethylene concentration.

[0035] The third connecting cylinder 8 is also provided with a ventilation structure, which includes a fifth pipe 15. The top of the fifth pipe 15 is fixedly connected to a first ventilation channel 6, and a third drive structure is provided inside the first ventilation channel 6. The top of the fourth pipe 13 is fixedly connected to a second ventilation channel 7, and the third drive structure is communicatively connected to the control system.

[0036] In use, the third drive structure is a fan. The left and right outer shells are installed on the back of the cabinet 1. The outer shells are fixedly connected to the second ventilation channel 7 and the first ventilation channel 6, which support and protect the internal structural components such as the humidifier 14. The outer shells are also provided with corresponding heat dissipation and ventilation holes. During ventilation, the fan on the first ventilation channel 6 is turned on, and the gas is discharged outward, allowing the external gas to enter through the inlet of the second ventilation channel 7. Then, it enters the storage compartment 3 through the fourth pipe 13 and the second pipe 11, then enters the third connecting cylinder 8, and finally is discharged through the first ventilation channel 6, realizing the circulation of internal and external air, and controlling the temperature, humidity and ethylene concentration.

[0037] The control assembly also includes several control valves, which are communicatively connected to the control cylinder. These control valves are located at the connections between the second pipe 11, the third pipe 12, the fourth pipe 13, and the fifth pipe 15, respectively, and are used to open or close the corresponding pipe passages. A corresponding control valve is also provided on the horizontal pipe between the fifth pipe 15 and the corresponding third connecting cylinder 8. The detection assembly includes pressure, temperature, humidity, and ethylene concentration sensors, as well as oxygen and carbon dioxide sensors, which are communicatively connected to the control system. They are used to detect the internal environment and are located on the third connecting cylinder 8 to detect the circulating gas information and regulate the environmental information inside the storage chamber 3.

[0038] After the storage chamber 3 is installed inside the cabinet 1, various sensors are used to detect information such as temperature, humidity and ethylene concentration in the air. After the staff sets the threshold range for the temperature, humidity and ethylene concentration of the corresponding storage chamber 3, the control valves on the horizontal pipe, the fifth pipe 15, the second pipe 11, the third pipe 12 and the fourth pipe 13 are closed first. Then the drive structure on the third connecting cylinder 8 is opened to allow air to circulate in the third connecting cylinder 8 and the storage chamber 3. At the same time, the heating pipe 9 is activated to heat the air, and the circulating gas is used to heat the inside of the storage chamber 3 to a suitable temperature.

[0039] When the temperature is too high, the refrigeration unit is turned on, and the cold air enters the heat exchanger through a loop inside the first pipe 10. After passing through the heat exchanger, it flows back to the refrigeration unit and undergoes heat exchange inside the third connecting cylinder 8 to cool the flowing gas and reduce the high temperature.

[0040] Then, after adjusting the temperature to an appropriate range, control the humidity again by turning on the humidifier 14 and adjusting it to the set value. Then, open the control valve between the fourth pipe 13 and the humidifier 14, while keeping the control valve on the second ventilation channel 7 closed. Also, open the control valve at the connection between the second pipe 11 and the fourth pipe 13 to allow moisture to enter the storage chamber 3. At the same time, when the pressure exceeds the limit, open the control valve connecting the first ventilation channel 6 and the fifth pipe 15, as well as the corresponding horizontal pipe. At this time, the gas inside the storage chamber 3 enters the third connecting cylinder 8 and then exits through the fifth pipe 15 into the first ventilation channel 6, achieving a pressure reduction effect. Simultaneously, due to the exhaust of some gas, the corresponding control heating tube 9 and the refrigeration unit are controlled to raise or lower the temperature. Then, adjust the temperature and humidity to an appropriate range, and close the corresponding control valves after adjusting to the appropriate range.

[0041] Then, the air pump between the third pipe 12 and the gas storage chamber 5, as well as the control valve between the corresponding second pipe 11 and the third pipe 12, are turned on to inject the ripening gas into the storage chamber 3. As the ethylene concentration increases, the pressure also increases. Therefore, the first ventilation channel 6 is opened again to exhaust the gas. Along with the exhaust and depressurization, the heating pipe 9 and the humidifier 14 are turned on appropriately to compensate for the loss of temperature and humidity, thereby maintaining the temperature, humidity and ethylene concentration within the set range and maintaining the stability of the ripening environment. Then, during the ripening process, when ventilation is needed due to changes in carbon dioxide and oxygen, the control valve corresponding to the process of the second ventilation channel 7 being opened to allow air to enter the first ventilation channel 6 and be discharged, introduces external air, and after the air is introduced, the temperature, humidity and ethylene concentration are further appropriately regulated to maintain them within the set range, thereby achieving the ripening effect on the fruit.

Claims

1. A fruit ripening and storage device, comprising a cabinet (1), wherein a control component is provided inside the cabinet (1) for controlling the humidity, temperature and ethylene concentration inside the cabinet (1); a storage component is also provided inside the cabinet (1), and the storage component is connected to the control component to ripen the fruit inside the storage component; Its features are, The storage component includes several storage compartments (3), all of which are installed inside the cabinet (1), and each of the several storage compartments (3) is equipped with a connecting mechanism (4) on one side. One side of the connecting mechanism (4) is connected to the control component so that different ethylene concentrations can be filled into different storage compartments (3) to simultaneously ripen fruits at different ripening stages. The cabinet (1) is equipped with a detection mechanism for detecting the temperature, humidity and ethylene concentration inside the storage compartment (3); The cabinet (1) is also equipped with a control system, which is connected in communication with the detection mechanism and the control component respectively, and is used to control the ripening environment in the corresponding storage compartment (3).

2. The fruit ripening and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several slide rails (2) are provided on the opposite side walls inside the cabinet (1), and one side of the slide rail (2) is connected to the storage compartment (3); the slide rail (2) also has a self-locking function to lock the storage compartment (3).

3. The fruit ripening and storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage compartment (3) includes a top cover (301) and a bottom cover (304). A plurality of first compartment structures (302) and second compartment structures (303) are provided between the top cover (301) and the bottom cover (304), and the plurality of first compartment structures (302) and second compartment structures (303) are alternately connected. The first compartment structures (302) and the second compartment structures (303) are detachably connected. The top of the uppermost first compartment structure (302) is detachably connected to the top cover (301), and the bottom of the lowermost second compartment structure (303) is detachably connected to the top of the bottom cover (304), so that the top cover (301), the bottom cover (304), and the plurality of first compartment structures (302) and second compartment structures (303) form a storage compartment (3) for placing fruits to be ripened.

4. The fruit ripening and storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Several slide rails (2) are distributed sequentially from top to bottom; the outer side of the first compartment structure (302) is detachably connected to the slide rails (2); The heights of the first compartment structure (302) and the second compartment structure (303) are adapted to the spacing between the two adjacent slide rails (2) so that after installation, the first first compartment structure (302) and the second first compartment structure (302) are respectively connected to the two adjacent slide rails (2) to support the storage compartment (3).

5. The fruit ripening and storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner walls of the first compartment structure (302) and the second compartment structure (303) are provided with ventilation grooves, and the first compartment structure (302) and the second compartment structure (303) are provided with a support plate (305), and the top of the support plate (305) is provided with a ventilation hole.

6. The fruit ripening and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism (4) includes a first connecting cylinder (401) and a second connecting cylinder (402). The first connecting cylinder (401) is fixedly connected to the first compartment structure (302) and communicates with the interior of the first compartment structure (302). One end of the second connecting tube (402) is fixedly connected to the cabinet (1), and the opening of the tube at that end of the second connecting tube (402) is coplanar with the inner wall of the cabinet (1); After the storage compartment (3) is pushed into the cabinet (1), the inner wall of the second connecting cylinder (402) is inserted into the first connecting cylinder (401). The end of the first connecting cylinder (401) is fixedly connected with a support foot. One end of the support foot abuts against the sealing plate (406). The outer wall of the sealing plate (406) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second connecting cylinder (402). An elastic element (405) is provided between the side of the sealing plate (406) away from the support foot and the second connecting cylinder (402) for pushing the sealing plate (406) to reset. The second connecting cylinder (402) has a first opening (403) on one side, and the first opening (403) is connected to the first connecting cylinder (401).

7. The fruit ripening and storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The control components include a temperature control structure, a humidity control structure, and an ethylene concentration control structure; The temperature control structure, humidity control structure and ethylene concentration control structure are all located outside the cabinet (1) and are respectively connected to the corresponding second connecting cylinder (402) for controlling the humidity, temperature and ethylene concentration in the storage compartment (3); The temperature control structure includes a third connecting cylinder (8), which is connected to two of the second connecting cylinders (402) respectively. The third connecting cylinder (8) is also provided with a first driving structure for guiding the gas in the storage chamber (3) to circulate in the second connecting cylinder (402), the third connecting cylinder (8) and the storage chamber (3). The third connecting cylinder (8) is equipped with a temperature control mechanism, and both the temperature control mechanism and the first driving structure are connected to the control system for controlling the temperature inside the storage compartment (3).

8. The fruit ripening and storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The humidity control structure includes a humidifier (14), the bottom of which is fixedly installed with the cabinet (1), and the humidifier (14) is communicatively connected to the control system. The second connecting tube (402) in the middle is fixedly connected to the end of the second pipe (11), and one end of the second pipe (11) is connected to the fourth pipe (13). The bottom of the fourth pipe (13) is fixedly connected to the output end of the humidifier (14).

9. The fruit ripening and storage device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The ethylene concentration control structure includes a gas storage chamber (5), and a third pipe (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the gas storage chamber (5). The third pipe (12) is fixedly connected to the other end of the second pipe (11). The third pipe (12) is also provided with a second drive structure on the side near the gas storage tank (5), and is connected in communication with the control system to drive the gas movement; The third connecting cylinder (8) is also provided with a ventilation structure, which includes a fifth pipe (15). The top of the fifth pipe (15) is fixedly connected to a first ventilation channel (6), and a third driving structure is provided inside the first ventilation channel (6). The top of the fourth pipe (13) is fixedly connected to the second ventilation channel (7), and the third drive structure is communicatively connected to the control system.

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