FRUIT IRRADIATING DEVICE

Abstract

This utility model relates to fruit irradiation devices and can be used in agriculture to improve crop safety by reducing the incidence of diseases in apple, pear, and other fruit during storage. The fruit irradiation device comprises radiation sources mounted on a frame with supports that are height-adjustable with screws. These sources consist of semiconductor lasers powered by a pulse generator. The pulse generator is powered from the mains. When the pulse generator is activated, the fruit continuously moves along a conveyor belt and enters the radiation zone, where it is treated with laser beams. Screws on the supports can be used to adjust the height of the irradiation device to vary the radiation intensity. This allows the radiation to penetrate deep into the fruit, enhancing immunity against various pathogens during subsequent storage.

Description

[0001] The utility model relates to devices for irradiating fruits and can be used in agriculture to increase the safety of crops by reducing the incidence of diseases of apple, pear, and other fruits during storage.

[0002] A device for irradiating fruit is known, patented by the Russian Federation for utility model No. 103445 "Device for Irradiating Fruit" U1 IPC A23L3 / 36. It contains radiation sources mounted on a frame with openings, consisting of semiconductor lasers powered by a pulse generator. The pulse generator is powered by the tractor's power system.

[0003] This device is not suitable for processing fruits in commodity processing lines.

[0004] The closest patent in technical essence and achievable result is Russian Federation Utility Model Patent No. 116743 "Device for Fruit Irradiation" U1 IPC A01G 9 / 00, which contains radiation sources mounted on a vibrating conveyor frame, consisting of semiconductor lasers powered by a pulse generator. The pulse generator is powered from the mains. Irradiation is carried out in commodity processing lines before fruit is placed into storage.

[0005] This device does not have the ability to quickly change the irradiation intensity when using fruits of different varieties.

[0006] The essence of the proposed utility model is explained by a diagram, where Fig. 1 shows a front and top view of a device for irradiating fruits.

[0007] The device for irradiating fruits (Fig. 1) contains a radiation source 1, mounted on a frame 2, with the help of supports 3, which are adjusted in height by screws 4, consisting of semiconductor lasers 5, operating from a pulse generator 6. The pulse generator is powered from the electrical network.

[0008] The fruit irradiation device operates as follows. The pulse generator is activated. The fruit moves continuously along the conveyor belt and enters the radiation zone, where it is treated with laser beams. The height of the irradiation device can be adjusted using screws on the supports, changing the radiation intensity. This allows the radiation to penetrate deep into the fruit, enhancing its immunity to various pathogens during subsequent storage.

Claims

A device for irradiating fruits, containing a radiation source (1) mounted on a frame (2), consisting of semiconductor lasers (5) operating from a pulse generator (6), characterized in that the irradiation device is mounted on the frame (2) using supports (3), which are height-adjustable with screws (4).

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