JP2007228864A - Root vegetable washer - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a root vegetable washer efficiently removing mud and soil from root vegetables without damaging the root vegetables while smoothly carrying the charged root vegetables. <P>SOLUTION: The root vegetable washer is structured as follows: firstly, arranging a plurality of washing blushes 10 so as to be adjacent to one another and putting a carrying blush 19 above the washing blush 10 so that the root vegetables are carried by both of blushes 10, 19 between a plurality of the rotational washing blushes 10 and the carrying blush 19 to be washed; secondly, making the interval between the washing blushes 10 and the carrying blush 19 adjustable to support the carrying blush 19 below a cover 16 so that the carrying blush 19 can be moved to a nonoperating position apart from the washing blushes 10 through opening or closing the cover 16; and thirdly arranging the washing blushes 10 and the carrying blush 19 so as to be placed each in a slanted posture where a charging part X is higher than a discharge part Y. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a root vegetables washing machine used for removing mud and the like from root vegetables such as sweet potato and potato after harvest.

  In the conventional root vegetable washing machine, as shown in Patent Document 1, while washing the mud adhering to the root vegetables thrown in from the feeding portion by a plurality of rotary washing brushes formed in a long length arranged close to each other Attempts have been made to transport toward the discharge section. In addition, as shown in Patent Document 2, a cleaning body made of a soft member provided so as to escape upward by being pushed up from root vegetables is provided above a plurality of cleaning brushes, and mud adhered to root vegetables input from an input unit Attempts have been made to transport to the discharge section while washing the water.

Patent Document 1 describes a technique that can adjust the root vegetable washing machine to an inclined posture with a high input side and a low discharge side.
JP 2006-34110 A JP 2004-105062 A

  However, since the root vegetable cleaning machines described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 are configured to transport to the discharge unit with only a plurality of cleaning brushes, and have no separate transport means, root vegetables In some cases, the postures of the foodstuffs were not uniform, and they collided with each other during the transportation and the transportation was stagnant.

  In addition, since the cleaning brush described in Patent Document 2 is provided orthogonal to the conveying direction of root vegetables, the root vegetables may be clogged between the cleaning brushes unless the root vegetables are put in the same posture, and the efficiency of the cleaning operation is increased. There was a downside.

The present invention takes the following technical means to solve the above problems.
In the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of rotary cleaning brushes (10) formed in a long length are arranged close to each other, and a rotary conveying brush (19) is provided above the cleaning brush (10). The root vegetables supplied to the space between the plurality of rotary cleaning brushes (10) and the transport brush (19) are cleaned while being transported by both brushes (10, 19). The root vegetable washing machine is characterized in that the interval between the washing brush and the conveying brush (19) can be adjusted.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the conveying brush (19) is supported under the openable / closable cover (16), and the conveying brush (19) is opened and closed by opening and closing the cover (16). 2. The root vegetable washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the root vegetable washing machine is configured to be retracted from a working position opposite to the washing brush (10) to a non-working position.

  In the invention according to claim 3, the plurality of rotary cleaning brushes (10) and the conveying brush (19) can be inclined so that the input part (X) side is high and the discharge part (Y) side is low. 2. The root vegetable washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the root vegetable washing machine is configured.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the root vegetables having different sizes and shapes that are input from the input portion X can be transported in a stable posture while being cleaned by the plurality of cleaning brushes 10 and the transport brush 19, so that the cleaning operation is performed. As well as improving the efficiency of the root vegetables, the root vegetables are less likely to collide and get damaged, so the commercial value of the root vegetables can be improved. In addition, by making it possible to adjust the vertical distance between the cleaning brush 10 and the conveying brush 19, the mud adhering to the root vegetables can be efficiently removed. In addition, the cleaning operation can be efficiently performed by adjusting the interval so that the root vegetables are not clogged between the cleaning brush 10 and the conveying brush 19, and the root vegetables are prevented from being damaged due to excessive cleaning, thereby increasing the commercial value of the root vegetables. be able to.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the invention, when the transport brush 19 is in the working position, the discharge portion Y is cleaned while the root brush is aligned with the transport brush 19 and cleaned. The cleaning operation can be performed efficiently. Further, when the conveying brush 19 is retracted to the non-working position, the capacity in the cleaning unit A increases, so that many root vegetables can be cleaned at a time and the operator visually confirms the cleaning state. You can work while. Furthermore, since the periphery of the cleaning brush 10 and the conveying brush 19 is opened, both the brushes 10 and 19 can be easily cleaned and the maintainability can be improved.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the cleaning brush (10) and the conveying brush (19) are high on the input part (X) side and low on the discharge part (Y) side. By adopting an inclined posture, it is possible to smoothly transport root vegetables, prevent excessive washing due to prolonged contact of the root vegetables with the cleaning brush (10) and the transport brush (19), thereby reducing damage to the root vegetables. Can increase the product value.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the root vegetable cleaning machine is configured by providing a transport unit B on the cleaning unit A and attaching a drive unit C to the input side surface of the cleaning unit A. Hereinafter, the configuration of each unit will be described in detail.

  First, as shown in FIG. 1, the cleaning section A is provided with support members 2 and 2 at the insertion portion X of the main frame 1, and a support member 4 provided with wheels 3 and 3 that can be locked at the lower end on the discharge portion Y side. 4 is provided. Further, leg members 7 and 7 each having a lockable wheel 6 and 6 are fitted to the lower portions of the support members 2 and 2 so as to be slidable. Then, a frame 45 is arranged between the legs 7 and 7 of the input part X and the support members 4 and 4 on the discharge part Y side, and one end of a joint 46 that can be pivoted up and down is attached to one end of the frame 45. The other end of the joint 46 is connected to the support members 4 and 4. A hydraulic cylinder 5 having an electric pump is attached between the frame 45 and the main frame 1. Then, side walls 8 a and 8 b are attached to both ends of the main frame 1. Further, six rotary cleaning brushes configured by planting elastic thin linear bodies 10b on the six rotary shafts 10a having sprockets 9 attached to the input side end portions between the side walls 8a and 8b. 10 is mounted as a bearing. Then, the input shooter 11 is attached to the input part X, and the discharge shooter 12 and the lid 12a are attached to the output part Y. Further, the main frame 1 is used as a bottom surface, the side walls 8a and 8b are joined to both end portions of the main frame 1, the plate material 13 is joined to the front side of the machine body, and the plate material 14 is joined to the back surface of the machine body. The water storage portion 1a is configured by applying a waterproofing process (for example, sandwiching and fastening a sealing member). Further, the cleaning section A is configured by attaching a supply pipe 15 connected to the water supply and supplying cleaning water into the cleaning section A inside the plate member 14.

  Next, the transport unit B attaches a fulcrum shaft 17 between the left and right side walls 16a and 16b of the cover 16 covering the upper surface, and the fulcrum shaft 17 is pivotally mounted on the side walls 8a and 8b of the cleaning unit A. A motor 21 is attached to the closing portion X side of the cover 16, and a sprocket 20 is attached to the output shaft of the motor 21. Further, a cleaning brush 19b made of a soft material such as sponge is attached to a rotating shaft 19a attached between the side walls 16a and 16b, thereby forming a conveying brush 19. Then, the sprocket 18 is attached to the input portion X side of the rotating shaft 19a, and the chain 22 is wound around the sprocket 20. Further, springs 23 and 23 are attached below nuts 23a and 23b that are welded to the insides of both ends of the cover 16, and screw-type adjusting knobs 24 and 24 are attached to the insides of the springs 23 and 23, thereby conveying part B. Is configured.

  Next, the drive unit C is provided with a cover 25 on the side surface of the side wall 8a, an operation switch 5a of the hydraulic electric cylinder 5 is provided on the cover 25, a frame 26 is provided between the legs 7 and 7, and the frame A motor 27 is mounted on 26. A chain 29 is wound between the sprocket 28 attached to the output shaft of the motor 27 and the sprocket 9a positioned most in front of the body among the sprockets 9 attached to the six rotating shafts 10a. 9 wrap the chain 30 around. Furthermore, the drive part C is formed by providing tension sprockets 31a and 31b for tensioning the chain 30.

Next, effects produced by the above-described configuration will be described.
First, by arranging the six rotary cleaning brushes 10 of the cleaning unit A close to each other, the root vegetables can be cleaned while rotating, so the mud adhering to the root vegetables can be removed evenly, This root vegetable can be smoothly conveyed from the input part X side to the discharge part Y side, and the efficiency of the cleaning operation is improved. It should be noted that by reducing the number of the cleaning brushes 10, the machine body can be made compact and the cost can be reduced. Conversely, by increasing the number of the cleaning brushes 10, the cleaning / conveying effect can be enhanced.

  And the hydraulic cylinder 5 provided with the electric pump provided in the insertion part X side between the main frame 1 and the flame | frame 45 is expanded-contracted by operation of the operation switch 5a, and an insertion part is made by using the support members 4 and 4 as a fulcrum. The X side is high and the discharge part Y side can be adjusted to a low tilting posture, and the cleaning operation can be performed efficiently as the root vegetables are smoothly conveyed from the high input part X side to the low discharge part Y side. .

  Further, since the electrohydraulic cylinder 5 can be expanded and contracted by operating the operation switch 5a, it is not necessary to manually lift the machine body, and labor can be reduced.

  Furthermore, since the lockable wheels 3, 3, 6 and 6 are provided below the support members 4 and 4 and the leg members 7 and 7, the machine body can be easily moved by releasing the lock. The inside can be locked and fixed in the working position.

  In addition, by configuring the rotating shaft 10a constituting the cleaning brush 10 with a resin material such as polyvinyl chloride, it is difficult to be damaged even when water wetting and drying are repeated, and durability can be improved.

  Next, a transport brush 19 is provided on the lower side of the cover 16 that covers the upper surface as in the transport section B, and the transport brush 19 is separated from the cleaning brush 10 from the work position facing the cleaning brush 10 by opening and closing the cover. Since it can be switched to the non-working position, when the cover 16 is closed and the transport brush 19 is placed at the work position, smooth transport can be performed to limit the movement of root vegetables. Further, in the state where the cover 16 is opened and the transport brush 19 is retracted to the non-working position, the capacity in the cleaning unit A is increased by the retracted amount of the transport brush 19, so that many root vegetables are cleaned at a time. In addition, the operator can work while confirming the cleaning state.

  Further, by providing screw-type adjustment knobs 24, 24 inside springs 23, 23 attached below nuts 23a, 23b welded to the inner sides of both ends of the cover 16, the adjustment knobs 24, 24 are twisted. Since the interval between the conveying brush 19 and the cleaning brush 10 can be adjusted by the insertion, the interval between the root vegetable and the root vegetable can be adjusted according to the size of the root vegetable. Further, by adjusting the interval to be easy to pass according to the size of the root vegetables, the root vegetables can be smoothly transported and the cleaning operation can be performed efficiently. Furthermore, since the interval can be adjusted separately on the input side and the discharge side, the interval on the input side can be increased so that root vegetables can easily enter, and the interval on the output side can be decreased in order to enhance the cleaning effect. it can.

  Furthermore, by constituting the rotating shaft 19a constituting the conveying brush 19 with a resin material such as polyvinyl chloride, it is difficult to be damaged even if water wetting and drying are repeated, and durability can be improved.

Next, by arranging the drive unit C on the input side, a large space on the discharge side can be secured, and a container or the like for collecting root vegetables can be easily placed.
Hereinafter, another embodiment of the present cleaning machine will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a root brush with a uniform length of elasticity is planted on a rotating shaft 34 having a continuous concave and convex shape to form a cleaning brush 33, thereby making it difficult to remove mud. Mud adhering to the shoulder and tail can be efficiently removed.

  In addition, by forming the linear body 32 having a uniform length on the rotating shaft 34 having a continuous concave and convex shape, a concave and convex shape is formed by combining a long linear body and a short linear body. Compared to a cleaning brush, since the roots and dust are less likely to enter the linear body 32, the roots and dust are less likely to damage the surface of the root vegetables, and the linear body 32 having the same length can be configured to reduce costs. Can do.

  As shown in FIG. 6, by feeding the linear body 32 to be planted on the cleaning brush 33 in an inclined posture in the discharge direction in the concave portion 33a and the ascending slope portion 33b, the root vegetables are smoothly conveyed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the linear body 32 is planted without being inclined at the convex portion 33c and the descending slope portion 33d of the cleaning brush 33, and the plurality of the cleaning brushes 33 are formed by the concave portions 33a and the convex portions 33b. By placing them close to each other so as to be offset, both the conveyance and washing of root vegetables can be performed efficiently.

  As shown in FIG. 8, by using a wave-type brush 35 in which a long and gentle ascending slope portion 35a and a short and steep descending slope portion 35b are made continuous, mud attached to the roots and shoulders of root vegetables that are difficult to remove mud is efficiently obtained. Can be removed. Further, the root vegetables can be smoothly transferred to the discharge side by arranging the plurality of corrugated brushes 35 close to each other.

  As shown in FIG. 9, by providing straight portions 35c and 35d at both ends of the corrugated brush 35, the transfer to the wave portion is good on the input side, and the takeover from the wave portion is smoothly performed on the discharge side. Become.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the muddy soil is efficiently removed by arranging the corrugated brushes 35 and the columnar brushes 36 planted with the linear bodies 32 inclined in the conveying direction, and the root vegetables are efficiently removed. Smooth transfer to the discharge side.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the linear body 32 to be planted on the corrugated brush 35 is inclined in the transport direction and planted with a receding angle with respect to the rotational direction of the corrugated brush 35, thereby transporting the root vegetables. While making it smooth, the tip of the linear body 32 is obtuse and makes contact with the root vegetables, so that the root vegetables are not easily damaged.

  As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, frames 37, 37 are provided between the charging portion X and the charging shooter 11, and a plurality of brush rollers 38 are provided between the frames 37, 37. It is possible to drop the mud that tends to fall before being put into the washing section A, and to enhance the washing effect of root vegetables.

  Further, by providing a rake-like scraper 39 below the brush roller 38, mud and root hairs entering between the hairs of the brush roller 38 can be scraped off, and the mud removal effect of the brush roller 38 can be maintained. it can.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, a sprocket 42 with a bearing 41 attached is provided on the input side of the rotary shaft 40, and a bearing 50 having a spring material 49 is provided on the discharge side, and in the vicinity of the input portion X of the rotary shaft 40. By providing the detachable brush 43a and providing the non-detachable brush 43b from the terminal portion of the brush 43a to the discharge portion Y to form the conveying brush 43, it is possible to input root vegetables from the front of the machine body. Therefore, it is possible to input more root vegetables and to change the input direction according to the work place.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the removable brush 43a is divided into two brushes 43c and 43d, and a hole 51 is formed so as to pass through the brushes 43c and 43d and the rotary shaft 40. The brush 43a may be divided into the brushes 43c and 43d so that the brush 43a can be attached and detached.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, when the cover 16 of the transport unit B is opened, the switch 44 that switches the rotation direction of the motor 27 of the drive unit C on the frame 14 of the cleaning unit A that the cover 16 contacts. Is provided. As a result, when the switch 44 is pushed by the cover 16, the motor 27 reverses and the rotational direction of the six cleaning brushes 10 is switched counterclockwise, so that the amount of cleaning water scattered outside the machine body is reduced. be able to.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, frames 50 and 50 having joints 49 and 49 at one end between the leg members 7 and 7 on the input side and the support members 4 and 4 on the discharge side are substantially the same as the frame 26. By providing a jack 48 provided with a lift lever 47 between the frame 26 and the main frame 1, the body can be tilted with the discharge side as a fulcrum. Further, since the raising / lowering of the jack 48 is adjusted by the lifting / lowering lever 47, it can be adjusted even during a cleaning operation, and can be manually operated, so that power consumption can be suppressed.

Front view of root vegetable washing machine Side view of the root vegetable washing machine Mixed lacrimal gland above discharge side view Top view of root vegetable washing machine Cross-sectional view of a cleaning brush with an irregular shape on the rotating shaft Cross-sectional view of the cleaning brush in which the linear bodies of the concave portion and the rising gradient portion are inclined in the conveying direction Cross-sectional view of a plurality of cleaning brushes arranged so that the concave and convex portions are adjacent to each other Cross section of corrugated cleaning brush Cross-sectional view of a corrugated cleaning brush with straight sections at both ends Cross section of a corrugated cleaning brush and a columnar cleaning brush with a linear body inclined in the transport direction Side view of a cleaning brush with a receding angle with respect to the rotational direction Front view of root vegetable washing machine with a brush roller between the feeding shooter and the feeding part Top view of a root vegetable washing machine with a brush roller between the feeding shooter and the feeding part Top view of root vegetable cleaning machine with a structure that allows part of the transfer brush to be removed Top view of root vegetable washing machine with part of the transport brush removed Top view of root vegetable washing machine that can disassemble and remove a part of the transport brush Side view of part of transport brush that can be disassembled and removed Side view of root vegetable washer equipped with a switch to reverse the direction of rotation of the cleaning brush (forward rotation) Side view of a root vegetable washing machine with a switch that reverses the direction of rotation of the washing brush (reverse state) Front view of root vegetable cleaning machine that tilts the machine with a jack Side view of root vegetable washing machine that tilts the machine with a jack

Explanation of symbols

10 Cleaning brush 16 Cover
19 Conveying brush X loading part
Y discharge part

Claims (3)

A plurality of rotary cleaning brushes (10) formed in a long length are arranged close to each other, a rotary transport brush (19) is provided on the upper side of the cleaning brush (10), and the plurality of rotary cleaning brushes are provided. The root vegetables supplied to the space between the brush (10) and the transport brush (19) are cleaned while being transported by both brushes (10, 19), and the plurality of cleaning brushes and transport brushes (19) are configured. ) The root vegetable cleaning machine is characterized in that it can be adjusted with a gap between the root vegetable cleaning machine. The conveying brush (19) is supported on the lower side of the openable / closable cover (16), and the conveying brush (19) is cleaned from the working position facing the cleaning brush (10) by opening and closing the cover (16). 2. The root vegetable washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the root vegetable washing machine is configured to be retracted to a non-working position separated from the brush (10). The plurality of rotary cleaning brushes (10) and the conveying brush (19) are configured so as to have an inclined posture in which the input part (X) side is high and the discharge part (Y) side is low. Item 1. A root vegetable washing machine according to Item 1.

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