A device for removing seeds in processing chilli

Abstract

This utility model relates to a seed-removing device for chili processing, including a lower platform, an upper platform, a conveying mechanism, a pressing mechanism, and a seed-removing mechanism. The upper platform is installed on top of the lower platform, and the conveying mechanism is installed inside the lower platform. In actual chili processing, when it is necessary to remove seeds from green peppers and larger chilies, the chilies can be cut in half, and then the cut ends are placed on the conveying mechanism. The conveying mechanism is operated to transport the cut chilies, and the pressing mechanism presses the upper part of the chilies. Then, the brushing component brushes the inside of the cut end of the chili to remove the seeds. Subsequently, the flushing component rinses the inside of the cut end of the chili to remove the seeds more thoroughly. This improves the efficiency of seed removal, reduces labor costs, and better protects the workers' hands.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing technology, and in particular to a seed removal device for chili processing. Background Technology

[0002] Chili peppers are annual or short-lived perennial plants belonging to the genus *Capsicum* in the Solanaceae family. They have underdeveloped root systems and erect stems; their leaves are simple, alternate, ovate, and smooth. Green bell peppers are a variety of chili pepper in the *Capsicum* genus of the Solanaceae family. As a vegetable, the more mature the green bell pepper, the more capsaicin it contains, thus changing from green to red. Due to varietal improvement, seven colors of green bell peppers, including red, orange, and yellow, have emerged. Green bell peppers have relatively large fruits and a milder, or even no, spiciness, so they are mainly consumed as a vegetable.

[0003] Green peppers and chili peppers are frequently used in food processing. During the processing of green peppers and larger chili peppers, it is often necessary to remove the seeds. Traditionally, the removal of seeds from green peppers and chili peppers is done manually. However, manual removal of seeds from green peppers and chili peppers is inefficient, has high labor costs, and can cause significant hand injuries to workers. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this utility model provides a seed-removing device for chili processing, which can better remove chili seeds, improve seed-removing efficiency, reduce labor costs, and better protect workers' hands.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include: A seed-removing device for chili processing includes a lower platform, an upper platform, a conveying mechanism, a pressing mechanism, and a seed-removing mechanism. The upper platform is installed above the lower platform. The conveying mechanism is located inside the lower platform. The pressing mechanism is located inside the upper platform and is positioned above the conveying mechanism. The seed-removing mechanism is also located inside the lower platform, and the pressing mechanism is positioned above the conveying mechanism. The seed threshing mechanism includes a brushing component and a flushing component. The brushing component is installed inside the lower machine platform, and the flushing component is also installed inside the lower machine platform.

[0006] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism includes a first rotating drive, a first transmission roller, and two conveyor belts. The lower machine platform has an internal receiving groove. A first transmission roller is rotatably connected to each side of the receiving groove. One side of one conveyor belt is fitted onto the outer surface of one side of the first transmission roller, and the other side of one conveyor belt is fitted onto the outer surface of one side of the other first transmission roller. One side of the other conveyor belt is fitted onto the outer surface of the other side of the first transmission roller, and the other side of the other conveyor belt is fitted onto the outer surface of the other side of the other first transmission roller. A clearance gap is provided between the two conveyor belts. The first rotating drive is drivenly connected to one of the first transmission rollers.

[0007] Furthermore, the brushing assembly includes a second rotating drive, a rotating shaft, and a brush. One side of the second rotating drive is mounted on the inner surface of the receiving groove. The second rotating drive is driven to one side of the rotating shaft. The brush is mounted on the other side of the rotating shaft and is disposed within the clearance gap.

[0008] Furthermore, the flushing assembly includes a water tank, a water pump, a drain pipe, and nozzles. The water tank is installed at the bottom of the receiving tank, and the drain pipe is installed inside the receiving tank via a mounting bracket. The water pump is installed inside the water tank and is connected to the lower part of the drain pipe via a connecting pipe. Several nozzles are installed on the upper part of the drain pipe and are located within the clearance gap.

[0009] Furthermore, the upper platform is provided with an installation groove inside, and the pressing mechanism is disposed inside the installation groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the pressing mechanism includes a third rotating drive member, a second transmission roller, and a pressing belt. A second transmission roller is rotatably connected to each side of the mounting groove. One side of the pressing belt is sleeved on the outer surface of one second transmission roller, and the other side of the pressing belt is sleeved on the outer surface of another second transmission roller. The pressing belt is positioned above the clearance gap.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a seed receiving tray, a slide rail is provided in the receiving groove, an opening is provided on the outer surface of the lower machine platform, the seed receiving tray passes through the opening and is slidably connected to the slide rail, and drainage holes are evenly provided on the seed receiving tray.

[0012] Furthermore, a wastewater pipe is provided at the bottom of the receiving tank.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the conveying mechanism, the pressing mechanism and the deseeding mechanism respectively.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In the actual chili processing, when it is necessary to remove seeds from green peppers and larger chilies, the chilies can be cut in half, and then the cut ends of the chilies can be placed on the conveyor mechanism. At the same time, the conveyor mechanism is operated to transport the cut chilies, and the upper part of the chilies is pressed by the holding mechanism. Then, the inside of the cut end of the chilies is brushed by the brushing component to remove the chili seeds. Subsequently, the inside of the cut end of the chilies is rinsed by the flushing component to remove the chili seeds more thoroughly. This can better remove the seeds from the chilies, improve the efficiency of seed removal, reduce labor costs, and better protect the hands of workers. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the seed-removing device for chili processing according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a front view of the overall structure of the seed-removing device for chili processing according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the seed-removing device for chili processing according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image] Upper platform 1, controller 2, third rotation drive 3, first rotation drive 4, wastewater pipe 5, seed receiving tray 6, lower platform 7, first transmission roller 8, conveyor belt 9, second transmission roller 10, lower pressure roller 11, pressure holding belt 12, rotating shaft 13, brush 14, drain pipe 15, nozzle 16, slide rail 17, connecting pipe 18, water tank 19, water pump 20. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To better explain and facilitate understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0017] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a chili processing deseeding device of this utility model includes a lower platform 7, an upper platform 1, a conveying mechanism, a pressing mechanism, and a deseeding mechanism. The upper platform 1 is installed on the upper part of the lower platform 7. The conveying mechanism is arranged inside the lower platform 7. The pressing mechanism is arranged inside the upper platform 1 and is located above the conveying mechanism. The deseeding mechanism is also arranged inside the lower platform 7, and the pressing mechanism is located above the conveying mechanism. The seed threshing mechanism includes a brushing component and a flushing component. The brushing component is installed inside the lower machine platform 7, and the flushing component is also installed inside the lower machine platform 7.

[0018] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: In the actual chili processing, when it is necessary to remove the seeds from green peppers and larger chilies, the chilies can be cut in half, and then the cut ends of the chilies can be placed on the conveying mechanism. At the same time, the conveying mechanism is operated to transport the cut chilies, and the upper part of the chilies is pressed by the pressing mechanism. Then, the inside of the cut end of the chilies is brushed by the brushing component to remove the chili seeds. Finally, the inside of the cut end of the chilies is rinsed by the flushing component to remove the chili seeds more thoroughly.

[0019] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism includes a first rotating drive 4, a first transmission roller 8, and two conveyor belts 9. The lower platform 7 has an internal receiving groove, and a first transmission roller 8 is rotatably connected to each side of the receiving groove. One side of one conveyor belt 9 is fitted onto the outer surface of one side of one first transmission roller 8, and the other side of one conveyor belt 9 is fitted onto the outer surface of one side of another first transmission roller 8. A clearance gap is provided between the two conveyor belts 9. The first rotating drive 4 is drivenly connected to one of the first transmission rollers 8.

[0020] As can be seen from the above description, when it is necessary to transport chili peppers, the cut ends of the chili peppers can be placed downwards on the two conveyor belts 9, with the cut ends in the clearance gap. Then, the first rotating drive 4 is operated, so that the first rotating drive 4 drives the two conveyor belts 9 to run through the first transmission roller 8, and transports the chili peppers through the conveyor belts 9.

[0021] Furthermore, the brushing assembly includes a second rotating drive, a rotating shaft 13, and a brush 14. One side of the second rotating drive is mounted on the inner surface of the receiving groove. The second rotating drive is driven to one side of the rotating shaft 13. The brush 14 is mounted on the other side of the rotating shaft 13 and is disposed within the clearance gap.

[0022] As can be seen from the above description, when it is necessary to remove the seeds from the chili peppers, the second rotating drive can be activated, so that the second rotating drive can drive the brush 14 to rotate through the rotating shaft 13. When the chili peppers are transported above the brush 14, the brush 14 brushes the chili pepper seeds in the cut of the chili peppers and causes the chili pepper seeds to fall off.

[0023] Furthermore, the flushing assembly includes a water tank 19, a water pump 20, a drain pipe 15, and nozzles 16. The water tank 19 is installed at the bottom of the receiving tank, and the drain pipe 15 is installed inside the receiving tank via a mounting bracket. The water pump 20 is installed inside the water tank 19 and is connected to the lower part of the drain pipe 15 via a connecting pipe 18. Several nozzles 16 are provided on the upper part of the drain pipe 15, and the nozzles 16 are located within the clearance gap.

[0024] As can be seen from the above description, when it is necessary to remove the seeds from the chili peppers more thoroughly, the water pump 20 can be operated to allow the water pump 20 to introduce the water in the water tank 19 into the drain pipe 15 through the connecting pipe 18, and spray the water out from the clearance gap through the nozzle 16 on the drain pipe 15, so that the water flow can rinse the chili pepper seeds in the cut of the chili pepper.

[0025] Furthermore, the upper platform 1 is provided with an installation groove inside, and the pressing mechanism is disposed inside the installation groove.

[0026] Furthermore, the pressing mechanism includes a third rotating drive 3, a second transmission roller 10, and a pressing belt 12. A second transmission roller 10 is rotatably connected to each side of the mounting groove. One side of the pressing belt 12 is sleeved on the outer surface of one second transmission roller 10, and the other side of the pressing belt 12 is sleeved on the outer surface of another second transmission roller 10. The pressing belt 12 is positioned above the clearance gap.

[0027] As can be seen from the above description, when it is necessary to press the peppers during the deseeding process, the third rotating drive 3 can be operated, so that the third rotating drive 3 drives the pressing belt 12 through the second transmission roller 10. When the peppers are transported to the bottom of the pressing belt 12, the pressing belt 12 and the conveyor belt 9 work together to press the peppers, which helps to prevent the peppers from moving during the deseeding process.

[0028] Furthermore, it also includes a seed receiving tray 6, in which a slide rail 17 is provided, and an opening is provided on the outer surface of the lower platform 7. The seed receiving tray 6 passes through the opening and is slidably connected to the slide rail 17. Drainage holes are evenly provided on the seed receiving tray 6.

[0029] As can be seen from the above description, the seed receiving tray 6 is installed inside the receiving trough via the slide rail 17, and the seed receiving tray 6 receives chili seeds, while the excess water is drained into the receiving trough through the drainage hole.

[0030] Furthermore, a wastewater pipe 5 is provided at the bottom of the receiving tank.

[0031] As can be seen from the above description, it is beneficial to discharge the wastewater in the container tank through the wastewater pipe 5.

[0032] Furthermore, it also includes a controller 2, which is electrically connected to the conveying mechanism, the pressing mechanism and the deseeding mechanism respectively.

[0033] As can be seen from the above description, it makes it more convenient for users to control the overall device. Example 1

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 A seed-removing device for chili processing includes a lower platform 7, an upper platform 1, a conveying mechanism, a pressing mechanism, and a seed-removing mechanism. The upper platform 1 is installed on the upper part of the lower platform 7. The conveying mechanism is arranged inside the lower platform 7. The pressing mechanism is arranged inside the upper platform 1 and is located above the conveying mechanism. The seed-removing mechanism is also arranged inside the lower platform 7, and the pressing mechanism is located above the conveying mechanism. The seed threshing mechanism includes a brushing component and a flushing component. The brushing component is installed inside the lower machine platform 7, and the flushing component is also installed inside the lower machine platform 7. The conveying mechanism includes a first rotating drive 4, a first transmission roller 8, and two conveyor belts 9. The lower platform 7 has an internal receiving groove. The two sides of the receiving groove are rotatably connected to a first transmission roller 8 via bearings. One side of one conveyor belt 9 is fitted onto the outer surface of one side of one first transmission roller 8, and the other side of one conveyor belt 9 is fitted onto the outer surface of one side of another first transmission roller 8. The other side of another conveyor belt 9 is fitted onto the outer surface of the other side of one first transmission roller 8, and the other side of another conveyor belt 9 is fitted onto the outer surface of the other side of another first transmission roller 8. A clearance gap is provided between the two conveyor belts 9. The first rotating drive 4 is drivenly connected to one of the first transmission rollers 8. The inner surface of the conveyor belt 9 is provided with synchronous teeth to prevent the conveyor belt 9 from slipping. The first rotation drive component 4 is mounted to the outer surface of the lower machine platform 7 by bolts; The conveyor belts 9 are all made of rubber, which is tough and not easily corroded. The first rotation drive component 4 is a stepper motor; The brushing assembly includes a second rotating drive, a rotating shaft 13, and a brush 14. One side of the second rotating drive is bolted to the inner surface of the receiving groove. The second rotating drive is driven to one side of the rotating shaft 13. The brush 14 is mounted on the other side of the rotating shaft 13 and is disposed within the clearance gap. The second rotation drive component uses a three-phase motor; The flushing assembly includes a water tank 19, a water pump 20, a drain pipe 15, and nozzles 16. The water tank 19 is installed at the bottom of the receiving tank. The drain pipe 15 is installed inside the receiving tank via a mounting bracket. The water pump 20 is installed inside the water tank 19. The water pump 20 is connected to the lower part of the drain pipe 15 via a connecting pipe 18. Several nozzles 16 are installed on the upper part of the drain pipe 15. The nozzles 16 are located within the clearance gap. The upper platform 1 has an internal mounting groove, and the pressing mechanism is disposed inside the mounting groove; The pressing mechanism includes a third rotating drive 3, a second transmission roller 10, and a pressing belt 12. The two sides of the mounting groove are rotatably connected to a second transmission roller 10 via bearings. One side of the pressing belt 12 is sleeved on the outer surface of a second transmission roller 10, and the other side of the pressing belt 12 is sleeved on the outer surface of another second transmission roller 10. The pressing belt 12 is positioned above the clearance gap. The pressure-holding belt 12 is a synchronous belt; The third rotation drive component 3 is a stepper motor; The pressure band 12 is made of rubber, which has good toughness and is not easily corroded; The pressing mechanism further includes a lower pressing roller 11, which is rotatably connected to the mounting groove via a bearing, and the lower pressing roller 11 rolls against the inner surface of the pressing belt 12. It is beneficial to press down the pressure belt 12 by the lower pressure roller 11, so that the two sides of the lower part of the pressure belt 12 are inclined, making it easier for the chili peppers to enter under the pressure belt 12; The lower pressure roller 11 is a non-drive roller, and its function is limited to tensioning the pressure belt 12 and pressing down on both sides of the lower part of the pressure belt 12. The downward pressure provided by the lower pressure roller 11 can tension the pressure belt 12 and increase the friction between the pressure belt 12 and the second drive roller 10. It also includes a seed receiving tray 6, a slide rail 17 is provided in the receiving groove and is welded, an opening is provided on the outer surface of the lower machine platform 7, the seed receiving tray 6 passes through the opening and is slidably connected to the slide rail 17, and drainage holes are evenly provided on the seed receiving tray 6. A drain pipe 15 is provided at the bottom of the receiving tank; It also includes a controller 2, which is electrically connected to the conveying mechanism, the pressing mechanism and the deseeding mechanism respectively; The controller 2 is model DATA-7311, and the controller 2 is electrically connected to the first rotation drive 4, the second rotation drive, the water pump 20 and the third rotation drive 3 respectively.

[0035] The above describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregularly shaped parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods for each part all adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding, which are mature technologies in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connections adopt conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be detailed here.

[0036] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A seed-removing device for chili processing, characterized in that: It includes a lower machine platform, an upper machine platform, a conveying mechanism, a pressing mechanism, and a deseeding mechanism. The upper machine platform is installed on top of the lower machine platform. The conveying mechanism is installed inside the lower machine platform. The pressing mechanism is installed inside the upper machine platform and is located above the conveying mechanism. The deseeding mechanism is also installed inside the lower machine platform, and the pressing mechanism is located above the conveying mechanism. The seed threshing mechanism includes a brushing component and a flushing component. The brushing component is installed inside the lower machine platform, and the flushing component is also installed inside the lower machine platform.

2. The seed-removing device for chili processing as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism includes a first rotating drive, a first transmission roller, and two conveyor belts. The lower platform has an internal receiving groove. A first transmission roller is rotatably connected to each side of the receiving groove. One side of one conveyor belt is fitted onto the outer surface of one side of the first transmission roller, and the other side of one conveyor belt is fitted onto the outer surface of one side of the other first transmission roller. One side of the other conveyor belt is fitted onto the outer surface of the other side of the first transmission roller, and the other side of the other conveyor belt is fitted onto the outer surface of the other side of the other first transmission roller. A clearance gap is provided between the two conveyor belts. The first rotating drive is drivenly connected to one of the first transmission rollers.

3. The seed-removing device for chili processing as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The brushing assembly includes a second rotating drive, a rotating shaft, and a brush. One side of the second rotating drive is mounted on the inner surface of the receiving groove. The second rotating drive is driven to one side of the rotating shaft. The brush is mounted on the other side of the rotating shaft and is disposed within the clearance gap.

4. The seed-removing device for chili processing as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The flushing assembly includes a water tank, a water pump, a drain pipe, and nozzles. The water tank is installed at the bottom of the receiving tank, and the drain pipe is installed inside the receiving tank via a mounting bracket. The water pump is installed inside the water tank and is connected to the lower part of the drain pipe via a connecting pipe. Several nozzles are installed on the upper part of the drain pipe and are located within the clearance gap.

5. The seed-removing device for chili processing as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The upper platform has an internal mounting slot, and the pressing mechanism is located inside the mounting slot.

6. The seed-removing device for chili processing as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The pressing mechanism includes a third rotating drive component, a second transmission roller, and a pressing belt. A second transmission roller is rotatably connected to each side of the mounting groove. One side of the pressing belt is sleeved on the outer surface of one second transmission roller, and the other side of the pressing belt is sleeved on the outer surface of another second transmission roller. The pressing belt is positioned above the clearance gap.

7. The seed-removing device for chili processing as described in claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a seed receiving tray, a slide rail is provided in the receiving groove, an opening is provided on the outer surface of the lower machine platform, the seed receiving tray passes through the opening and is slidably connected to the slide rail, and drainage holes are evenly provided on the seed receiving tray.

8. The seed-removing device for chili processing as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A wastewater pipe is installed at the bottom of the container.

9. The seed-removing device for chili processing as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the conveying mechanism, the pressing mechanism and the deseeding mechanism respectively.

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