Intestinal Tract Cleaning Device with Internal Support and Fluid Chambers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for cleaning intestinal tract parts from slaughtered animals are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and prone to inconsistencies, leading to potential contamination and inefficient use of flushing liquids.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a carrier and an elongate support member with fluid chambers and passages, allowing for efficient flushing and cleaning of intestinal tract parts by moving the carrier and support member relative to each other, ensuring uniform cleaning and optimal fluid usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual cleaning by human operators is used, then flexibility and adaptability are maintained, but labor intensity and time consumption increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The intestinal tract part is self-supported by the support member inserted inside it, eliminating the need for external manual handling. The part cleans itself through the flushing liquid delivered by the device, reducing labor intensity while maintaining processing efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical cleaning operations with an automated device that uses fluid dynamics (flushing liquid flow) to perform the cleaning function, thereby increasing productivity while reducing human labor requirements
2Reliability
If manual cleaning is performed, then some level of cleaning can be achieved, but cleaning uniformity and consistency deteriorate due to personnel variability
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning process is segmented into controlled stages: the support member is inserted to a specific position, flushing liquid is delivered through controlled passages at defined locations, and the carrier moves the part through the cleaning zone at regulated speed. This segmentation ensures consistent cleaning quality independent of operator skill
Solution Approach 2:
The device controls cleaning parameters such as flushing liquid flow rate, delivery pressure, carrier speed, and support member insertion depth. By standardizing these parameters, the system achieves uniform cleaning results across all intestinal tract parts regardless of which operator is performing the task
3Reliability
If flushing liquid is supplied continuously, then cleaning effectiveness is maintained, but liquid consumption and waste increase
Solution Approach 1:
The flushing liquid is supplied periodically rather than continuously - the device activates the flushing liquid delivery only when the intestinal tract part is in the optimal position within the cleaning zone, and stops when it has passed through. This periodic action maintains cleaning effectiveness while significantly reducing liquid consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and removes excess flushing liquid and dislodged contaminants from the cleaning zone, preventing waste accumulation. The system selectively removes only the necessary amount of liquid required for effective cleaning while draining away contaminated fluid
4Device complexity
If manual cleaning process is used, then simple device structure is maintained, but contamination risk increases due to human contact
Solution Approach 1:
The support member acts as an intermediary between the cleaning system and the intestinal tract part. It is inserted inside the part and provides a barrier that prevents direct contact between external contaminants and the inner surface of the intestinal tract part, thereby reducing contamination risk while the device structure remains relatively simple
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device significantly reduces labor and time required for cleaning, ensures consistent and uniform cleaning of intestinal tract parts, and optimizes the use of flushing liquids, thereby preventing waste and contamination.
Implementation Method 1
fat ends are suspended at the crown end under the force of gravity
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of passages are provided in the outer wall which passages provide a fluid path from the at least one fluid chamber through the outer wall
Data Source
AI summary
An intestinal tract part processing device includes a carrier for holding the intestinal tract part on the carrier at a first end of the intestinal tract part, and an elongate support member having a longitudinal axis configured for supporting the intestinal tract part on an inside of the intestinal tract part. The support member includes an outer wall and an inner wall, at least one fluid chamber arranged therein between, and a primary fluid connection configured for supplying a fluid to the at least one fluid chamber and/or for discharging a fluid from the at least one fluid chamber. The carrier and the support member are movable relative to each other in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. The carrier includes a tubular carrying member which is arranged coaxially to the support member on an outer side of the support member.