A device for quickly collecting and filtering seeds of passion fruit pulp

Abstract

The utility model belongs to fruit and vegetable processing technical field, concretely relates to a kind of quick collection and filter seed device of passion fruit pulp juice, including support seat, filter seed mechanism, push structure and power mechanism, the opening is established in support seat upper end, the left and right sides of the opening are equipped with feed pipe and discharge pipe respectively, feed inlet is established in feed pipe, the rotating joint of hollow setting is rotatably connected with discharge pipe front end, the filter seed mechanism is connected between the rotating joint and the feed pipe, and the rotating joint is rotatably connected with the power mechanism, the power mechanism is located in the support seat, the push structure is located in the lateral wall of the support seat and extends to the feed pipe inside.This device structure is compact and convenient to operate, greatly improves the efficiency and separation purity of passion fruit pulp juice filter seed, solves the problem of low efficiency, incomplete separation and complex slag removal of traditional passion fruit pulp juice filter seed, and is suitable for small and medium-sized passion fruit processing scene.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of fruit and vegetable processing technology, specifically relating to a device for rapid collection and seed filtering of passion fruit juice. Background Technology

[0002] Passion fruit, rich in vitamins, amino acids, and possessing a unique fruity aroma, has become an important raw material in beverage processing and food processing, with market demand for passion fruit pulp increasing year by year. Efficient separation of the pulp from the seeds is a core step in passion fruit processing, directly impacting product quality, production efficiency, and raw material utilization. Therefore, developing efficient passion fruit pulp and seed filtering devices has become an urgent technological need for the industry.

[0003] In existing passion fruit processing techniques, the juice and seed filtration stage mainly relies on manual operation and traditional mechanical filtration, both of which have significant technical shortcomings. Manual seed filtration often involves using a sieve or cheesecloth to squeeze the juice through the filter, leaving the seeds in the filter media. This method is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, suitable only for small-batch processing in home or workshop settings, but also suffers from difficulty in controlling the pressure of manual squeezing, leading to incomplete juice extraction and high raw material waste. Furthermore, the hygiene conditions of manual operation are difficult to standardize, easily introducing impurities and affecting the food safety level of the juice.

[0004] Traditional mechanical filtration equipment often borrows the rigid filter structure of fruit and vegetable juicers, using a motor-driven screw to compress the pulp or a centrifugal filter to separate the pulp from the seeds. While this type of equipment improves efficiency to some extent, it still has many problems: First, the fixed pore size of the rigid filter makes it prone to clogging by seeds and pulp during filtration, requiring frequent shutdowns for cleaning and interrupting the production process. Second, the rigid structure lacks flexibility, and the compression of the pulp is only a one-way mechanical pressure, failing to create a multi-dimensional compression effect. This results in incomplete separation of juice and seeds, with some juice adhering to the seed surface and being discharged along with the pulp, reducing raw material utilization. Third, the feeding and cleaning processes in existing equipment are independent, and most equipment lacks an automatic cleaning mechanism. Filtered seeds must be manually cleaned from inside the filter, further increasing the operational steps and causing filter wear during cleaning, thus shortening the equipment's lifespan.

[0005] Furthermore, existing passion fruit seed filtering equipment has a low degree of integration. Juice and seed collection are mostly open structures, which easily lead to juice splashing and seed scattering, causing not only raw material loss but also increased subsequent cleaning workload. While some equipment has integrated collection functions, the power transmission structure is poorly designed, often using belt drives or direct shaft connections, resulting in high noise, poor stability, low transmission efficiency, and high energy consumption during operation.

[0006] To address the technical challenges in the passion fruit pulp seed filtration process, the industry urgently needs a device that integrates high-efficiency filtration, automatic feeding, convenient residue removal, and centralized collection. This device solves the problems of traditional filter clogging and incomplete separation through innovative filter structure design; it achieves integrated feeding and residue removal through an automated pushing structure; and it optimizes the power transmission system to improve the stability and efficiency of equipment operation. This will meet the production needs of small and medium-sized passion fruit processing enterprises and promote the standardized and efficient development of the passion fruit deep processing industry.

[0007] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this utility model and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0008] This invention provides a device for rapid collection and filtering of passion fruit juice, which aims to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0010] A device for rapid collection and filtering of passion fruit juice includes a support base, a filtering mechanism, a pushing structure, and a power mechanism.

[0011] The support base has an opening at its upper end, with an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe respectively located on the left and right sides of the opening. The inlet pipe has a feed port, and a hollow rotary joint is rotatably connected to the front end of the outlet pipe. The seed filtering mechanism is connected between the rotary joint and the inlet pipe, and the rotary joint is rotatably connected to the power mechanism, which is located within the support base.

[0012] The pushing structure is located on the side wall of the support base and extends into the feed pipe.

[0013] Preferably, the seed filtering mechanism includes a flexible filter layer with a cylindrical structure and multiple elastic ribs.

[0014] The flexible filter layer is connected between the rotary joint and the feed pipe, and multiple elastic ribs are spaced around the periphery of the flexible filter layer.

[0015] Preferably, the pushing structure includes an electrically telescopic rod and a pushing block.

[0016] The electric telescopic rod is located on the side wall of the support base, and its telescopic end extends into the feed pipe. The push block is located at the end of the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod.

[0017] Preferably, the power mechanism includes a motor, a driving gear, and a driven gear.

[0018] The support base has a receiving cavity, the motor is located in the receiving cavity, and its output end is provided with the driving gear. The driving gear is meshed with the driven gear, and the driven gear is located on the rotary joint.

[0019] Preferably, the accommodating cavity is provided with a cover.

[0020] Preferably, the present invention further includes a juice collection box and a seed collection box, wherein the juice collection box is located below the seed filtering mechanism and the seed collection box is located at the end of the discharge pipe.

[0021] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0022] 1. This utility model provides a device for rapid collection and seed filtering of passion fruit pulp. Its structure is simple and lightweight. The seed filtering mechanism adopts a flexible filter layer with a cylindrical structure and elastic ribs spaced around the periphery. When the power mechanism drives the flexible filter layer to rotate, the filter layer will be twisted and deformed. Combined with the centrifugal force of rotation, it forms a dual separation effect of squeezing and centrifugation. Compared with the single centrifugal filtration of traditional rigid filter screens, it can more fully squeeze out the juice in the pulp, effectively reduce the situation of juice adhering to the surface of the seeds, and significantly improve the juice extraction rate and seed separation purity.

[0023] 2. The push structure of this utility model integrates the dual functions of feeding and cleaning. The electric telescopic rod drives the push block to push the pulp in the feed pipe into the flexible filter layer. After filtration, it can push the remaining seeds out of the discharge pipe into the seed collection box, replacing the manual feeding and manual cleaning operations of traditional equipment. This greatly reduces manual intervention, shortens the processing time, and reduces the labor intensity of operators.

[0024] 3. The power mechanism of this utility model adopts a transmission method of motor and gear meshing. Compared with belt drive or direct shaft connection, it has higher transmission efficiency and lower operating noise. In addition, the driven gear is directly installed on the rotary joint, the power transmission is more direct, and the stability of the filter seed mechanism rotation is guaranteed. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of point A.

[0029] The symbols of the main components in the diagram are explained below:

[0030] 1. Support base; 11. Opening; 12. Feed pipe; 121. Feed inlet; 13. Discharge pipe; 14. Receptacle; 2. Seed filtration mechanism; 21. Flexible filter layer; 22. Elastic rib; 3. Pushing structure; 31. Electric telescopic rod; 32. Pushing block; 4. Power mechanism; 41. Motor; 42. Drive gear; 43. Driven gear; 5. Rotary joint; 6. Cover; 7. Juice collection box; 8. Seed collection box. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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.

[0032] Example

[0033] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a rapid collection and filtering device for passion fruit juice includes a support base 1, a filtering mechanism 2, a pushing structure 3, and a power mechanism 4. The upper end of the support base 1 has an opening 11, and the left and right sides of the opening 11 are respectively provided with an inlet pipe 12 and an outlet pipe 13. The inlet pipe 12 has an inlet 121, and the front end of the outlet pipe 13 is rotatably connected to a hollow rotating joint 5. The filtering mechanism 2 is connected between the rotating joint 5 and the inlet pipe 12, and the rotating joint 5 is rotatably connected to the power mechanism 4. The power mechanism 4 is located inside the support base 1, and the pushing structure 3 is located on the side wall of the support base 1 and extends into the inlet pipe 12.

[0034] This utility model utilizes a power mechanism 4 to drive the seed-filtering mechanism 2 to rotate. The seed-filtering mechanism 2 twists and deforms to squeeze out the juice from the pulp, thereby separating the juice from the seeds in the pulp within the seed-filtering mechanism 2. The pusher structure 3 then pushes out the seeds remaining in the seed-filtering mechanism 2 after separation and collects them, thus achieving rapid collection of passion fruit pulp and seed-filtering operations.

[0035] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4The seed filtering mechanism 2 includes a cylindrical flexible filter layer 21 and multiple elastic ribs 22. The flexible filter layer 21 is connected between the rotary joint 5 and the feed pipe 12, and the multiple elastic ribs 22 are spaced around the periphery of the flexible filter layer 21. The seed filtering mechanism 2 uses a cylindrical flexible filter layer 21 with spaced elastic ribs 22 on the periphery. When the power mechanism 4 drives the flexible filter layer 21 to rotate, the flexible filter layer 21 will be twisted and deformed. Combined with the centrifugal force of rotation, it forms a dual separation effect of squeezing and centrifugation. Compared with the single centrifugal filtration of traditional rigid filter screens, it can more fully squeeze out the juice in the pulp, effectively reduce the situation of juice adhering to the surface of the seeds, and significantly improve the juice extraction rate and the purity of seed separation.

[0036] Specifically, the connection between the flexible filter layer 21, the rotary joint 5, and the feed pipe 12 can be detachable, such as by fastening bolts or fastening ribs, which facilitates subsequent disassembly, cleaning, or replacement. In addition, the flexible filter layer 21 can be made of flexible materials such as polyester yarn to form a filter cavity, and the elastic ribs 22 are made of elastic materials such as rubber or plastic to support the flexible filter layer 231. At the same time, they can improve the squeezing and filtering of passion fruit juice when the flexible filter layer 21 rotates and twists, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0037] In this embodiment, the pushing structure 3 includes an electric telescopic rod 31 and a pushing block 32. The electric telescopic rod 31 is located on the side wall of the support base 1, and its telescopic end extends into the feed pipe 12. The pushing block 32 is located at the end of the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod 31. The pushing structure 3 of this utility model integrates the dual functions of feeding and cleaning. The electric telescopic rod 31 drives the pushing block 32 to push the fruit pulp in the feed pipe 12 into the flexible filter layer 21. After filtration, it can push the remaining fruit seeds from the discharge pipe 13 to the fruit seed collection box 8 mentioned below. This replaces the manual feeding and manual cleaning operations of traditional equipment, greatly reduces manual intervention, shortens the processing time, and reduces the labor intensity of operators.

[0038] In this embodiment, the power mechanism 4 includes a motor 41, a drive gear 42, and a driven gear 43. A receiving cavity 14 is provided in the support base 1. The motor 41 is located in the receiving cavity 14, and its output end is provided with a drive gear 42. The drive gear 42 is meshed with the driven gear 43, and the driven gear 43 is located on the rotary joint 5. The power mechanism 4 adopts a transmission method of motor 41 and gear meshing. Compared with belt drive or direct shaft connection, the transmission efficiency is higher and the operating noise is lower. In addition, the driven gear 43 is directly installed on the rotary joint 5, and the power transmission is more direct, ensuring the stability of the rotation of the filter seed mechanism.

[0039] Specifically, the accommodating cavity 14 is provided with a cover 6; the cover 6 serves to protect the motor 41.

[0040] In this embodiment, please refer to the return. Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model also includes a juice collection box 7 and a seed collection box 8. The juice collection box 7 is located below the seed filtering mechanism 2, and the seed collection box 8 is located at the end of the discharge pipe 13. By setting the juice collection box 7 below the seed filtering mechanism 2 and the seed collection box 8 at the end of the discharge pipe 13, the juice and seeds are collected separately and centrally, avoiding the waste of raw materials caused by juice splashing and seed scattering in traditional processing. At the same time, the closed collection method also improves the hygiene of the processing process and meets the basic requirements of food processing.

[0041] The working principle of this utility model:

[0042] This utility model provides a device for rapid collection and filtration of passion fruit pulp. In specific use, passion fruit pulp is fed into the feed port 121 of the feed pipe 12, the push structure 3 is activated, the electric telescopic rod 31 extends, and the push block 32 at the end moves forward in the feed pipe 12. The push block 32 pushes the pulp in the feed pipe 12 smoothly into the flexible filter layer 21 connected between the feed pipe 12 and the rotating joint 5 until the pulp fills the effective filtration space of the flexible filter layer 21. Then the electric telescopic rod 31 is reset.

[0043] When the power mechanism 4 is started, the motor 41 is powered on and runs, driving the drive gear 42 at the output end to rotate. The drive gear 42 meshes with the driven gear 43 installed on the rotary joint 5, thereby driving the rotary joint 5 to rotate. The rotary joint 5 drives the flexible filter layer 21 to rotate synchronously. During the rotation, the flexible filter layer 21 is twisted and deformed by its own tension and the limiting effect of the outer elastic rib 22, which squeezes the fruit pulp inside. At the same time, the centrifugal force generated by the rotation throws the squeezed juice through the filter holes of the flexible filter layer 21. The juice falls into the juice collection box 7 below for collection. The fruit seeds are trapped inside the flexible filter layer 21 because of their large size.

[0044] After the pulp filtration is completed, the flip motor 41 resets the seed filtering mechanism and restarts the pushing structure 3. The electric telescopic rod 31 extends the pushing block 32 into the flexible filter layer 21, pushing the trapped seeds forward. The seeds are pushed into the seed collection box 8 through the rotating joint 5 and the discharge pipe 13. After the pushing is completed, the electric telescopic rod retracts and resets, waiting for the next feeding and filtering operation, thus realizing the continuous operation of passion fruit pulp seed filtering.

[0045] This utility model device has a compact overall structure, and daily maintenance only requires periodic checks on the integrity of the flexible filter layer and the lubrication of the gear transmission. The processing scale of the equipment can be flexibly adapted by adjusting the pushing frequency of the electric telescopic rod and the motor speed, making it suitable for small-batch production at home as well as continuous operation needs of small processing plants.

[0046] The above description is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the patent application of the present utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made under the technical spirit of the present utility model should fall within the patent scope covered by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A device for rapid collection and seed filtering of passion fruit juice, characterized in that, It includes a support base (1), a seed filtering mechanism (2), a pushing structure (3), and a power mechanism (4). The support base (1) has an opening (11) at its upper end. A feed pipe (12) and a discharge pipe (13) are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the opening (11). The feed pipe (12) has a feed inlet (121). A hollow rotating joint (5) is rotatably connected to the front end of the discharge pipe (13). The rotating joint (5) is connected to the feed pipe (12) via the seed filter mechanism (2). The rotating joint (5) is rotatably connected to the power mechanism (4), which is located inside the support base (1). The pushing structure (3) is located on the side wall of the support base (1) and extends into the feed pipe (12).

2. The passion fruit juice rapid collection and seed filtering device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The seed filtering mechanism (2) includes a flexible filter layer (21) with a cylindrical structure and multiple elastic ribs (22). The flexible filter layer (21) is connected between the rotary joint (5) and the feed pipe (12), and multiple elastic ribs (22) are spaced around the periphery of the flexible filter layer (21).

3. The passion fruit juice rapid collection and seed filtering device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pushing structure (3) includes an electric telescopic rod (31) and a pushing block (32). The electric telescopic rod (31) is located on the side wall of the support base (1), and its telescopic end extends into the feed pipe (12). The push block (32) is located at the end of the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod (31).

4. The passion fruit juice rapid collection and seed filtering device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The power mechanism (4) includes a motor (41), a driving gear (42), and a driven gear (43). The support base (1) has a cavity (14) inside, the motor (41) is located in the cavity (14), and its output end is provided with the driving gear (42). The driving gear (42) meshes with the driven gear (43), and the driven gear (43) is located on the rotary joint (5).

5. The passion fruit juice rapid collection and seed filtering device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The accommodating cavity (14) is provided with a cover (6).

6. The passion fruit juice rapid collection and seed filtering device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a juice collection box (7) and a seed collection box (8), the juice collection box (7) being located below the seed filtering mechanism (2), and the seed collection box (8) being located at the end of the discharge pipe (13).

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