A fruit and vegetable cleaning and sorting device

Abstract

The utility model provides a fruit and vegetable cleaning and sorting device relates to fruit and vegetable cleaning and sorting technical field, a fruit and vegetable cleaning and sorting device, including work table, cleaning component and sorting component. The cleaning component sets up on the work table, is provided with the feeding part and the discharge part on the work table, and the feeding part is located at the feeding side of the cleaning component, is used for sending the fruit and vegetable to be cleaned to the cleaning component, and the discharge part is located at the discharge side of the cleaning component, and the fruit and vegetable after the cleaning of the cleaning component can enter the discharge part, the sorting component sets up on the work table, and is located below the cleaning component, and the outlet end of the discharge part cooperates with the entering end of the sorting component, and the fruit and vegetable can enter the entering end of the sorting component along the outlet end of the discharge part. The feeding part side is provided with the lifting feeding mechanism, and the lifting feeding mechanism is used for sending the fruit and vegetable to the entrance end of the feeding part. The utility model can reduce the horizontal space occupation, saves the production space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit and vegetable cleaning and sorting technology, and more specifically, to a fruit and vegetable cleaning and sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] With rising living standards and increased health awareness, consumers are paying increasing attention to food safety. As an important part of their daily diet, fruits and vegetables are particularly vulnerable to surface contaminants, which pose a significant food safety hazard. These contaminants include: pesticide residues: Chemical pesticides widely used in modern agriculture, such as organophosphates and pyrethroids, are a major concern for consumers; pathogenic microorganisms: These, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and norovirus, can adhere to the surface of fruits and vegetables through soil, water sources, harvesting, or transportation. Other contaminants: These include industrial dust, heavy metals, animal hormones, preservatives, and waxes. Currently, washing and sorting fruits and vegetables are crucial steps in fruit and vegetable processing. Traditionally, fruit and vegetable washing and sorting are primarily done manually. To this end, the applicant previously filed a patent application with patent number 202520256365.4, which disclosed a fruit and vegetable washing and sorting device, including a workbench with a washing area and a sorting area arranged sequentially along a first direction; a washing component disposed in the washing area, the washing component including at least two first washing brushes arranged along the first direction; and a sorting component disposed in the sorting area, the sorting component including a screening element and conveying elements disposed on both sides of the screening element, a screening channel forming between the screening element and the conveying elements, the width of the screening channel gradually increasing along the first direction; a collection frame disposed below the workbench, the collection frame containing at least two partitions dividing the collection frame into multiple collection areas, the distance between adjacent partitions or between a partition and the inner wall of the collection frame being adjustable, so that the length of each collection area in the first direction is adjustable. The aforementioned first direction is actually a horizontal direction, and in factory equipment installation, arranging the washing and sorting components along the first direction occupies a large amount of horizontal space. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fruit and vegetable washing and sorting device that can reduce the horizontal space occupied and save production space.

[0004] The embodiments of this utility model are implemented as follows: This application provides a fruit and vegetable washing and sorting device, including a workbench, a washing component, and a sorting component. The washing component is disposed on the workbench, which has an infeed section and an outlet section. The infeed section is located on the infeed side of the washing component and is used to feed the fruits and vegetables to be washed into the washing component. The outlet section is located on the outlet side of the washing component, and the fruits and vegetables washed by the washing component can enter the outlet section. The sorting component is disposed on the workbench and located below the washing component. The outlet end of the outlet section cooperates with the inlet end of the sorting component, and the fruits and vegetables can enter the inlet end of the sorting component along the outlet end of the outlet section. A lifting and feeding mechanism is provided on the side of the feeding section, which is used to feed fruits and vegetables into the inlet end of the feeding section.

[0005] In some embodiments of this utility model, the lifting and feeding mechanism includes a pulley mechanism and a plurality of feeding plates. The plurality of feeding plates are arranged sequentially and evenly at intervals along the conveyor belt of the pulley mechanism. A limiting member is provided between any feeding plate and the conveyor belt of the pulley mechanism. The limiting member includes a limiting plate and a base. The base is fixed on the conveyor belt of the pulley mechanism. The limiting plate is disposed on the base and is perpendicular to the conveyor belt of the pulley mechanism. The limiting plate is rotatably disposed on the base. When the feeding plate is located away from the feed section, it can abut against the limiting plate parallel to it. When the feeding plate is located near the feed section, it is perpendicular to the limiting plate.

[0006] In some embodiments of this utility model, a frame is provided on the workbench, and the pulley mechanism is disposed on the frame.

[0007] In some embodiments of this utility model, the above-mentioned feeding part includes a feeding trough, one end of which is located on the feeding side of the cleaning assembly, and the other end is located on the pulley mechanism side.

[0008] In some embodiments of this utility model, the length of the limiting plate is less than the distance between the feed trough and the conveyor belt of the pulley mechanism.

[0009] In some embodiments of this utility model, the cleaning assembly includes a plurality of first roller brushes arranged side by side and rotatably on the worktable.

[0010] In some embodiments of this utility model, at least one second roller brush is provided above the first roller brush, and the second roller brush is rotatably mounted on the worktable.

[0011] In some embodiments of this utility model, the sorting component includes a screening component and conveying components disposed on both sides of the screening component. A screening channel is formed between the screening component and the conveying component. The width of the screening channel gradually increases along the fruit and vegetable conveying direction. A collection frame is disposed below the workbench. Multiple partitions are disposed inside the collection frame, and the partitions divide the collection frame into multiple collection chambers.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of this utility model have at least the following advantages or beneficial effects: This invention provides a fruit and vegetable washing and sorting device, wherein the sorting component is located below the washing component, reducing the horizontal space occupied by increasing the vertical space. The discharge section connects the washing component and the sorting component, allowing the fruits and vegetables washed by the washing component to smoothly enter the sorting component for further sorting. The aforementioned lifting and feeding mechanism smoothly lifts and transports the fruits and vegetables to the feeding section, finally allowing the fruits and vegetables to be washed to smoothly enter the washing component. Therefore, this fruit and vegetable washing and sorting device can reduce the horizontal space occupied and save production space. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the screening component in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0015] Icons: 1-Workbench; 2-Feeding trough; 3-Discharge section; 4-Pulley mechanism; 401-Pulley; 402-Conveyor belt; 5-Feeding plate; 6-Limiting plate; 7-Base; 8-Frame; 9-First roller brush; 10-Second roller brush; 11-Conveying component; 12-Screening channel; 13-Collection frame; 14-Collection chamber; 15-Partition; 16-Conveying cover; 17-Screening component. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0017] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] Example Please refer to Figures 1-4 This embodiment provides a fruit and vegetable washing and sorting device, including a workbench 1, a washing component, and a sorting component. The washing component is mounted on the workbench 1, which has an infeed section and an outlet section 3. The infeed section is located on the infeed side of the washing component and is used to feed the fruits and vegetables to be washed into the washing component. The outlet section 3 is located on the outlet side of the washing component, and the fruits and vegetables washed by the washing component can enter the outlet section 3. The sorting component is mounted on the workbench 1 and located below the washing component. The outlet end of the outlet section 3 cooperates with the inlet end of the sorting component, allowing the fruits and vegetables to enter the inlet end of the sorting component along the outlet end of the outlet section 3. A lifting and feeding mechanism is provided on the infeed side to feed the fruits and vegetables into the inlet end of the infeed. The washing component is used to effectively wash the fruits and vegetables, and the sorting component is used to sort the washed fruits and vegetables.

[0019] The sorting component is located below the washing component, increasing vertical space to reduce horizontal space occupation. The discharge section 3 connects the washing component and the sorting component, allowing the fruits and vegetables washed by the washing component to smoothly enter the sorting component for the next sorting step.

[0020] Because the sorting component is located below the washing component, it raises the height of the washing component, and consequently, the height of the feeding section. This increased height makes manually adding fruits and vegetables very inconvenient. The aforementioned lifting and feeding mechanism is used to smoothly lift and transport the fruits and vegetables to the feeding section, ultimately allowing them to smoothly enter the washing component. Therefore, this fruit and vegetable washing and sorting device reduces horizontal space occupation and saves production space.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1-3Furthermore, in some embodiments of this example, the lifting and feeding mechanism includes a pulley mechanism 4 and a plurality of feeding plates 5. The plurality of feeding plates 5 are arranged sequentially and evenly at intervals along the conveyor belt 402 of the pulley mechanism 4. A limiting member is provided between any feeding plate 5 and the conveyor belt 402 of the pulley mechanism 4. The limiting member includes a limiting plate 6 and a base 7. The base 7 is fixed on the conveyor belt 402 of the pulley mechanism 4. The limiting plate 6 is disposed on the base 7 and is perpendicular to the conveyor belt 402 of the pulley mechanism 4. The limiting plate 6 is rotatably disposed on the base 7. When the feeding plate 5 is located away from the feeding part, it can abut against the limiting plate 6 in parallel. When the feeding plate 5 is located near the feeding part, it is perpendicular to the limiting plate 6.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1-3 The aforementioned pulley mechanism 4 is an existing structure, comprising a conveyor belt 402 and two pulleys 401. The conveyor belt 402 is wound around the pulleys 401, and the conveyor belt 402 is driven to move by rotating the pulleys 401. In practice, the pulley mechanism 4 is vertically arranged, with a conveyor cover 16 located on the side of the pulley mechanism 4 away from the feeding section. A feeding port is located at the bottom of the conveyor cover 16. The feeding plate 5 on the side of the conveyor cover 16 is covered by a limiting plate 6. At this time, the feeding plate 5 is in a relatively horizontal state, and the fruits and vegetables to be washed can be fed onto the feeding plate 5 through the feeding port. As the feeding plate 5 reaches the height of the pulley mechanism 4, it rotates relative to the conveyor belt 402. During this process, the feeding plate 5 gradually flips, eventually feeding the fruits and vegetables onto the feeding section. After the feeding plate 5 flips, the limiting plate 6 no longer blocks the feeding plate 5, and the feeding plate 5 on the base 7 rotates to a position parallel to the conveyor belt 402. At this point, the feeding plate 5, the limiting plate 6, and the base 7 can just pass through the gap between the conveyor belt 402 and the feeding section. This cycle continues, continuously feeding fruits and vegetables from the bottom into the feeding section located at a higher position. The aforementioned conveyor cover 16 can act as a limiter during the conveying of fruits and vegetables, preventing them from falling off the feeding plate 5.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 1 Optionally, a frame 8 is provided on the workbench 1, and the pulley mechanism 4 is mounted on the frame 8. The frame 8 is used to mount the pulley mechanism 4.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 Preferably, in this embodiment, the feeding section includes a feeding trough 2, one end of which is located on the feeding side of the washing assembly, and the other end is located on the pulley mechanism 4 side. Specifically, the feeding trough 2 is inclined, with the end near the pulley mechanism 4 positioned higher than the end near the feeding side of the washing assembly. This inclination helps fruits and vegetables slide smoothly from the feeding trough 2 into the feeding side of the washing assembly, ensuring smooth fruit and vegetable transport. The surface of the feeding trough 2 is specially treated to be smooth and without sharp edges to prevent damage to fruits and vegetables during the sliding process.

[0025] It is worth noting that in this embodiment, the length of the limiting plate 6 is less than the distance between the feeding trough 2 and the conveyor belt 402 of the pulley mechanism 4. Because the length of the limiting plate 6 is less than the distance between the feeding trough 2 and the conveyor belt 402 of the pulley mechanism 4, components such as the limiting plate 6 and the feeding plate 5 can smoothly pass along the distance between the feeding trough 2 and the conveyor belt 402.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments of this utility model, the cleaning assembly includes multiple first roller brushes 9 arranged side-by-side and rotatably on the workbench 1. The surface of each first roller brush 9 is covered with soft and elastic bristles, which effectively clean the surface of fruits and vegetables, removing dirt, impurities, and some pesticide residues without damaging them. The first roller brushes 9 rotate synchronously via chains or gears to ensure uniformity and consistency in cleaning the fruits and vegetables. During operation, fruits and vegetables slide into the feeding trough 2 and fall between the first roller brushes 9. As the first roller brushes 9 rotate, the fruits and vegetables tumble between them, achieving comprehensive cleaning. Simultaneously, as more fruits and vegetables enter the first roller brushes 9, they gradually move to the next first roller brush 9 and finally enter the sorting assembly below along the discharge section 3.

[0027] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments of this utility model, at least one second roller brush 10 is provided above the first roller brush 9, and the second roller brush 10 is rotatably mounted on the worktable 1. The surface of the second roller brush 10 is also covered with soft and elastic bristles, and its placement is carefully considered to cooperate with the first roller brush 9, further enhancing the cleaning effect on fruits and vegetables. When fruits and vegetables are tumbling and being cleaned between the first roller brushes 9, the second roller brush 10 can brush the fruits and vegetables from above, effectively removing dirt and impurities from the top and sides of the fruits and vegetables that are difficult for the first roller brush 9 to reach. Like the first roller brush 9, the second roller brush 10 rotates synchronously with the first roller brush 9 through a transmission component such as a chain or gear, ensuring that all parts of the fruits and vegetables are cleaned evenly and comprehensively throughout the entire cleaning process, greatly improving the quality and efficiency of fruit and vegetable cleaning.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4In some embodiments of this utility model, the sorting assembly includes a screening component 17 and conveying components 11 disposed on both sides of the screening component 17. A screening channel 12 is formed between the screening component 17 and the conveying components 11. The width of the screening channel 12 gradually increases along the fruit and vegetable conveying direction. A collection frame 13 is disposed below the workbench 1, and multiple partitions 15 are disposed inside the collection frame 13, dividing the collection frame 13 into multiple collection chambers 14. Multiple screening holes are distributed on the screening component 17, and the hole diameter is set according to the size specifications of different fruits and vegetables. When fruits and vegetables move along the screening channel 12, fruits and vegetables smaller than the hole diameter will fall into the corresponding collection chamber 14 below through the screening holes, while fruits and vegetables larger than the hole diameter will continue to be conveyed forward along the conveying components 11 to the subsequent screening channel 12. After the corresponding width is sufficient, these fruits and vegetables will continue to fall into the corresponding collection chamber 14. Each collection chamber 14 of the collection frame 13 is marked according to the type or size of the collected fruits and vegetables, which facilitates the subsequent classification and packaging of fruits and vegetables by the staff.

[0029] It should be noted that the aforementioned screening item 17 has been described in the prior application mentioned in the technical background, and its specific structure can be found in the prior application.

[0030] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A fruit and vegetable washing and sorting device, characterized in that, The system includes a workbench, a cleaning component, and a sorting component. The cleaning component is mounted on the workbench, which has an infeed section and an outlet section. The infeed section is located on the infeed side of the cleaning component and is used to feed fruits and vegetables to be cleaned into the cleaning component. The outlet section is located on the outlet side of the cleaning component, and fruits and vegetables cleaned by the cleaning component can enter the outlet section. The sorting component is mounted on the workbench and located below the cleaning component. The outlet end of the outlet section cooperates with the inlet end of the sorting component, and fruits and vegetables can enter the inlet end of the sorting component along the outlet end of the outlet section. A lifting and feeding mechanism is provided on the side of the feeding section, which is used to feed fruits and vegetables into the inlet end of the feeding section.

2. The fruit and vegetable washing and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting and feeding mechanism includes a pulley mechanism and multiple feeding plates. The multiple feeding plates are arranged sequentially and evenly at intervals along the conveyor belt of the pulley mechanism. A limiting member is provided between any feeding plate and the conveyor belt of the pulley mechanism. The limiting member includes a limiting plate and a base. The base is fixed on the conveyor belt of the pulley mechanism. The limiting plate is disposed on the base and is perpendicular to the conveyor belt of the pulley mechanism. The limiting plate is rotatably disposed on the base. When the feeding plate is located away from the feed section, it can abut against the limiting plate parallel to it. When the feeding plate is located near the feed section, it is perpendicular to the limiting plate.

3. The fruit and vegetable washing and sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A frame is provided on the workbench, and the pulley mechanism is mounted on the frame.

4. The fruit and vegetable washing and sorting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The feeding section includes a feeding trough, one end of which is located on the feeding side of the cleaning assembly, and the other end is located on the pulley mechanism side.

5. The fruit and vegetable washing and sorting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The length of the limiting plate is less than the distance between the feed trough and the conveyor belt of the pulley mechanism.

6. The fruit and vegetable washing and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly includes multiple first roller brushes arranged side by side and rotating on the worktable.

7. The fruit and vegetable washing and sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, At least one second roller brush is disposed above the first roller brush, and the second roller brush is rotatably disposed on the worktable.

8. The fruit and vegetable washing and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sorting assembly includes a screening component and conveying components disposed on both sides of the screening component. A screening channel is formed between the screening component and the conveying components. The width of the screening channel gradually increases along the fruit and vegetable conveying direction. A collection frame is disposed below the workbench. Multiple partitions are disposed inside the collection frame, and the partitions divide the collection frame into multiple collection chambers.

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