Tomato tail vegetable drying and dehydrating device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of tomato tail vegetable drying and dehydrating device, including fixed frame, upper shell plate, flat board, push plate, connecting rod and axle stem and other core components. Through humidity sensor and temperature sensor real-time monitoring drying environment parameter, combine servo motor driven push plate and flat board mechanism, realize the automation of tomato tail vegetable flat, drying and dehydration. The utility model compact structure, easy operation, can effectively improve drying efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and ensure drying uniformity, suitable for the resource processing of tomato tail vegetable, such as preparation feed or fertilizer.In addition, device integrates intelligent control unit, can automatically adjust heating pipe working state according to sensor data, further optimize energy consumption.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tomato vegetable drying equipment, specifically, to a tomato vegetable drying and dehydration device. Background Technology

[0002] Tomato byproducts are waste or low-value by-products generated during tomato cultivation and processing, mainly including stems, leaves, immature green fruits, deformed fruits, and processed peels and seeds. Directly discarding these byproducts can easily cause environmental pollution (such as the production of methane from rotting) and resource waste; however, after drying and dehydration, they can be used as feed, fertilizer, or to extract functional components (such as pectin and dietary fiber), thus achieving resource utilization.

[0003] Currently, common drying and dehydration devices have the following shortcomings: Natural drying method: depends on weather conditions, is inefficient, has a long cycle (usually several days), and is easily contaminated by rain and dust, which leads to a decline in the quality of leftover vegetables.

[0004] Mechanical drying equipment, such as drum dryers or hot air drying boxes, is often complex in structure, energy-intensive (consuming large amounts of electricity or fuel), and produces uneven drying (some areas are too dry or too wet), which can easily lead to the loss of nutrients (such as vitamins and proteins) in the leftover vegetables. In addition, existing equipment lacks automated control and requires manual intervention for leveling and turning, increasing labor costs.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a specialized device that is highly automated, provides uniform drying, and is energy-efficient. This invention addresses these issues by designing a tomato waste drying and dehydration device that integrates sensors and a servo drive system, thus overcoming the shortcomings of existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the problems in the related technologies, this utility model proposes a tomato tail vegetable drying and dehydration device to overcome the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the existing related technologies.

[0007] Therefore, the specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A tomato waste drying and dehydration device includes a fixed frame, an upper shell plate fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixed frame, a flat plate installed above the fixed frame, a push plate installed on the inner side of the flat plate, a connecting rod rotatably installed on the outer side of the flat plate, and a shaft rotatably installed at the other end of the connecting rod.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a humidity sensor is fixedly installed on the upper end of the upper shell plate, and a temperature sensor is provided on the side of the humidity sensor.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the top of the fixing frame is equipped with a movable wheel, and the movable wheel rolls with the flat plate.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a fixing block is fixedly connected to the outer side of the flat plate, a first servo motor is fixedly connected to the end of the fixing block, a lead screw is fixedly connected to the end of the main shaft of the first servo motor, a lead screw sleeve is screwed to the outer side of the lead screw, and the lead screw sleeve is fixedly connected to the push plate.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a bearing seat is installed on the outer side of the shaft, and a mounting plate is installed on the bottom end of the bearing seat. The mounting plate is fixedly connected to the fixing frame.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a large pulley is fixedly connected to the outer side of the shaft, a belt is installed on the inner side of the large pulley, a small pulley is installed at the other end of the belt, and a second servo motor is installed on the outer side of the shaft of the small pulley.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a guide plate is fixedly connected to the left end of the fixing frame, the top of the guide plate is horizontally arranged, and the top of the guide plate is lower than the push plate.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This invention utilizes a first servo motor and a second servo motor to control the movement of the push plate and the spreading plate, respectively, to achieve automatic spreading and pushing of tomato waste, reducing manual intervention. The spreading plate can sway left and right on the fixed frame via the second servo motor, thus spreading the tomato waste within it evenly. The first servo motor can drive the push plate to move, causing the tomato waste in the spreading plate to fall onto the guide plate. Temperature and humidity sensors can detect the drying status of the tomato waste. The heating tube is turned on and off based on the sensor data. The upper shell plate reduces heat loss, and the guide plate facilitates material flow. This device can efficiently dry tomato waste. It is not only suitable for tomato waste but can also be extended to the drying of other fruit and vegetable by-products, improving equipment utilization. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a tomato tail drying and dehydration device according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall rear side of a tomato tail drying and dehydration device according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the flat plate and heating tube of a tomato tail drying and dehydration device according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the heating tube and the horizontal plate of a tomato waste drying and dehydration device according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the pusher plate of a tomato waste drying and dehydration device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0017] In the picture: 1. Fixing frame; 2. Upper shell plate; 3. Guide plate; 4. Humidity sensor; 5. Temperature sensor; 6. Horizontal plate; 7. Heating tube; 8. Flat plate; 9. Push plate; 10. Fixing block; 11. First servo motor; 12. Lead screw; 13. Lead screw sleeve; 14. Connecting rod; 15. Shaft; 16. Shaft seat; 17. Mounting plate; 18. Large pulley; 19. Belt; 20. Small pulley; 21. Second servo motor. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings, which are part of the disclosure of the present invention. These drawings are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these contents, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementation methods and the advantages of the present invention. The components in the figures are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are usually used to represent similar components.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a tomato tail drying and dehydration device is provided.

[0020] Please refer to the instruction manual appendix. Figure 1-5 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a tomato tail drying and dehydration device includes a fixed frame 1, an upper shell plate 2 fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixed frame 1, a flat plate 8 installed above the fixed frame 1, a push plate 9 installed on the inner side of the flat plate 8, a connecting rod 14 rotatably installed on the outer side of the flat plate 8, and a shaft 15 rotatably installed at the other end of the connecting rod 14.

[0021] Fixed frame 1: Serves as the basic support structure of the device to ensure overall stability; the top is equipped with casters to facilitate the rolling of the flat plate and achieve smooth movement.

[0022] Upper shell 2: It is fixedly connected to the outside of the mounting frame to form a semi-enclosed space, which reduces heat loss and improves drying efficiency; a humidity sensor 4 and a temperature sensor 5 are installed at the top for environmental monitoring.

[0023] Flat plate 8: Installed above the fixed frame, it is used to support and flatten tomato waste; it is connected to the drive mechanism through connecting rod 14 and shaft 15 to achieve left and right swaying, so that the waste is evenly distributed.

[0024] Push plate 9: Located inside the flat plate, driven by the first servo motor 11 through the lead screw 12 and lead screw sleeve 13, it is used to push the dried tail vegetables to the guide plate 3 to realize automatic discharge.

[0025] Link 14 and shaft 15: connect the tiling plate to the drive system, convert the rotational motion of the second servo motor 21 into the reciprocating swaying of the tiling plate, and ensure smooth tiling action.

[0026] Shaft seat 16 and mounting plate 17: Fix the shaft to ensure the stability and accuracy of the transmission system.

[0027] Large pulley 18, belt 19 and small pulley 20: form a belt drive system to transmit the power of the second servo motor to the shaft, thereby reducing speed and increasing torque, and improving the swaying effect.

[0028] Guide plate 3: Fixed to the left end of the fixed frame, with its top horizontal and lower than the push plate, so that the dried vegetables can slide out smoothly and be collected into the container.

[0029] Heating element 7: Installed on horizontal plate 6, it provides a heat source and achieves constant temperature drying through intelligent control of sensor data.

[0030] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1-5 As a further embodiment of this utility model, a humidity sensor 4 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the upper shell plate 2, and a temperature sensor 5 is provided on the side of the humidity sensor 4.

[0031] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1-5 As a further embodiment of this utility model, the top of the fixing frame 1 is equipped with a movable wheel, and the movable wheel rolls with the flat plate 8.

[0032] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1-5 As a further embodiment of this utility model, a fixing block 10 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the flat plate 8, a first servo motor 11 is fixedly connected to the end of the fixing block 10, a lead screw 12 is fixedly connected to the end of the main shaft of the first servo motor 11, a lead screw sleeve 13 is spirally connected to the outer side of the lead screw 12, and the lead screw sleeve 13 is fixedly connected to the push plate 9.

[0033] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1-5 As a further embodiment of this utility model, a bearing seat 16 is installed on the outer side of the shaft 15, and a mounting plate 17 is installed at the bottom end of the bearing seat 16. The mounting plate 17 is fixedly connected to the fixing frame 1.

[0034] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1-5 As a further embodiment of this utility model, a large pulley 18 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the shaft 15, a belt 19 is installed on the inner side of the large pulley 18, a small pulley 20 is installed at the other end of the belt 19, and a second servo motor 21 is installed on the outer side of the shaft of the small pulley 20.

[0035] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1-5 As a further embodiment of this utility model, a guide plate 3 is fixedly connected to the left end of the fixing frame 1. The top of the guide plate 3 is horizontally arranged and the top of the guide plate 3 is lower than the push plate 9.

[0036] The mounting bracket is made of stainless steel, which is corrosion-resistant. The flat plate is made of aluminum alloy, which is lightweight and has good thermal conductivity. The sensors are high-precision digital humidity sensors (measurement range 0-100%RH) and temperature sensors (measurement range -40°C to 125°C), and the data is processed by a PLC controller.

[0037] During operation, tomato scraps are first fed onto a spreading plate via a feeding mechanism. A second servo motor starts, driving a shaft to rotate via belt drive, causing the spreading plate to sway left and right at a frequency of 10-15 times per minute, evenly spreading the scraps to a thickness of approximately 5cm. Simultaneously, heating elements operate, maintaining a drying temperature of 50-60°C. A humidity sensor monitors the temperature in real time; when the humidity drops below 20%, the controller automatically shuts off the heating elements. After drying, a first servo motor drives a pusher plate to move the scraps to a guide plate, completing the unloading process. The entire cycle takes approximately 2-3 hours, shortening the time by 70% compared to natural sun drying.

[0038] In this embodiment, the device can also be connected to a remote monitoring system, allowing users to view the drying status in real time via a mobile app, thus enabling intelligent management.

[0039] The device's workflow consists of the following steps: Feeding stage: Tomato waste is placed into the flat plate 8 manually or automatically. At this time, the push plate 9 is in the initial position (right side of the flat plate).

[0040] During the spreading stage: The second servo motor 21 starts, driving the shaft 15 to rotate via the small pulley 20, belt 19, and large pulley 18. The shaft, through the connecting rod 14, causes the spreading plate to sway left and right, ensuring the leftover vegetables are evenly spread. The swaying amplitude is controlled by the servo motor to ensure no blind spots.

[0041] Drying stage: Heating element 7 starts heating, while temperature sensor 5 and humidity sensor 4 monitor the environment in real time. When the temperature is below the set value (e.g., 50°C), the heating element continues to work; when the humidity drops to the threshold (e.g., 20%RH), the controller automatically stops heating to avoid over-drying. The upper shell 2 reduces heat loss and improves energy efficiency.

[0042] Discharge stage: After drying is completed, the first servo motor 11 starts, driving the lead screw 12 to rotate, causing the lead screw sleeve 13 to push the push plate to the left. The push plate pushes the leftover vegetables from the flat plate to the guide plate 3, where they slide into the collection container by gravity. The push plate speed is adjustable to avoid material blockage.

[0043] Cleaning and Maintenance: After operation, the device can be automatically cleaned (e.g., by airflow) to ensure hygiene. Regularly inspect the belts and sensors to ensure long-term stable operation.

[0044] The entire process is fully automated, requiring only initial setup and no manual intervention, making it suitable for continuous production scenarios.

[0045] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tomato waste drying and dehydration device, comprising a fixing frame (1), characterized in that: The outer side of the fixed frame (1) is fixedly connected to the upper shell plate (2), the upper side of the fixed frame (1) is equipped with a flat plate (8), the inner side of the flat plate (8) is equipped with a push plate (9), the outer side of the flat plate (8) is rotatably equipped with a connecting rod (14), and the other end of the connecting rod (14) is rotatably equipped with a shaft (15).

2. The tomato tail drying and dehydration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A humidity sensor (4) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the upper shell plate (2), and a temperature sensor (5) is provided on the side of the humidity sensor (4).

3. The tomato tail drying and dehydration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the fixed frame (1) is equipped with a movable wheel, and the movable wheel rolls with the flat plate (8).

4. The tomato tail drying and dehydration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing block (10) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the flat plate (8). A first servo motor (11) is fixedly connected to the end of the fixing block (10). A lead screw (12) is fixedly connected to the end of the main shaft of the first servo motor (11). A lead screw sleeve (13) is spirally connected to the outer side of the lead screw (12). The lead screw sleeve (13) is fixedly connected to the push plate (9).

5. The tomato tail drying and dehydration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bearing seat (16) is installed on the outside of the shaft (15), and a mounting plate (17) is installed at the bottom end of the bearing seat (16). The mounting plate (17) is fixedly connected to the fixing frame (1).

6. The tomato tail drying and dehydration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A large pulley (18) is fixedly connected to the outside of the shaft (15), a belt (19) is installed on the inside of the large pulley (18), a small pulley (20) is installed at the other end of the belt (19), and a second servo motor (21) is installed on the outside of the shaft of the small pulley (20).

7. The tomato tail drying and dehydration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left end of the fixed frame (1) is fixedly connected to a guide plate (3), the top of the guide plate (3) is horizontally set, and the top of the guide plate (3) is lower than the push plate (9).

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