KR20240015391A - Automatic Carrot Classification (Selection) Unit with Air Drop Cleaning Unit - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for washing carrots and automatically sorting them according to their width. More specifically, the harvested carrots go through a process of washing, drying, sorting, and packaging, and dirt and foreign substances remaining on the carrot surface are removed, and the carrots are automatically sorted according to their width. This relates to the first automatic carrot sorting (sorting) device equipped with an air bubble cleaning device that sorts carrots according to their width, thereby saving manpower, time, and cost.
This invention includes a washing means for washing carrots; A transport means located inside the washing means, through which carrots are transported; A sorting means located at the end of the transport means, where carrots are sorted; and a storage means located at the end of the sorting means, where carrots that have not been sorted in the sorting means are stored.

Description

Automatic Carrot Classification (Selection) Unit with Air Drop Cleaning Unit}

The present invention relates to a device for washing carrots and automatically sorting them according to their width. More specifically, the harvested carrots go through a process of washing, drying, sorting, and packaging, and dirt and foreign substances remaining on the carrot surface are removed, and the carrots are automatically sorted according to their width. This relates to the first automatic carrot sorting (sorting) device equipped with an air bubble cleaning device that sorts carrots according to their width, thereby saving manpower, time, and cost.

In order to live a healthy life, we eat good food and consume various nutrients in a balanced manner.

Vegetables are one of the most nutrient-rich foods you can consume.

Vegetables contain a large amount of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and they fill in various nutrients that are lacking in meat and grains alone. In particular, they contain many nutrients that are very important for growing children, so the intake of vegetables is very important for health.

Among the vegetables that people eat the most, those belonging to the bulb family, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, radishes, onions, and carrots, are the most likely to be consumed.

Among the bulbs, the most widely consumed bulbs may be carrots, which are consumed by many people as they are rich in B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin K, powerful alpha and beta carotene, iron and sugar.

Carrots can be consumed raw, but when cooked, the absorption rate of nutrients such as beta-carotene can be higher and they can be helpful for digestion.

Carrots go through the following processes sequentially: washing, drying, sorting, and packaging until they are harvested and commercialized. In addition to washing dirt and foreign substances, the harvested carrots may sometimes undergo an additional process to remove the skin.

Carrots are sorted according to size, weight and shape, and the sorted carrots can be packed in individual boxes.

Previously, the work depended on manpower until carrots were harvested and packaged, but recently, with the decline in the population and the aging trend in farms, productivity has decreased significantly due to a decrease in work efficiency.

Accordingly, many types of carrot washing machines and carrot sorting machines are provided, but most of the devices are provided at very high prices, take up a lot of space, and are very difficult to operate.

In addition, since carrots are root vegetables and their stems are not used as a food ingredient, the process of cutting the stems cleanly after washing is not automated, so an additional process is added, which causes a problem in that a lot of time and manpower are consumed.

Therefore, there is a need for the development of a mechanical device that can quickly and automatically perform all processes, from washing, drying, cutting, sorting, and packaging harvested carrots.

KR 20-0388281 Y1 KR 10-2244401 B1

The present invention was designed to solve the above problems. The classification process of carrots is easy, but the carrots are washed using air bubbles, stems and leaves that are not used as food ingredients are removed before the classification process, and the carrots are automatically classified according to the width of the carrot. The purpose is to provide an automatic carrot sorting and sorting device equipped with an air bubble cleaning device that can be installed in various spaces to reduce manpower, time, and cost due to the sorting and packaging device.

The object of the present invention is not limited to the objects mentioned above, and other objects not mentioned can be clearly understood from the description below.

A washing means for washing carrots according to the present invention to achieve the above object; A transport means located inside the washing means, through which carrots are transported; A sorting means located at an end of the transport means, through which carrots are sorted; and a storage means located at the end of the sorting means, where carrots that have not been sorted in the sorting means are stored.

The washing means is characterized in that it is equipped with an air bubble washer to wash carrots.

The transfer means includes: an inclined transfer part located inside the washing means, through which the washed carrots move and foreign substances mixed therein are discharged; and a horizontal transfer unit located at the end of the inclined transfer unit, where the stems are dried and cut.

The classification means includes: a frame portion; A primary rail unit located inside the frame unit and rotated according to a set trajectory; A secondary rail part located inside the primary rail part and having a track formed at a different distance from the primary rail part; A plurality of primary support rods are spaced apart from each other on the primary rail portion; And a plurality of secondary support rods are positioned spaced apart on the secondary rail portion and are formed to be linked to the two primary support rods.

The present invention with the above configuration can expect the following effects.

An air bubble washer is provided, making it possible to easily remove dirt and foreign substances remaining on the carrot surface.

In the past, a large bucket was filled with water, a large amount of carrots were eroded, soaked in water for a certain period of time, and then people washed the carrots directly with a cleaning tool, which required a lot of manpower and resulted in a low production yield.

However, the present invention may be able to automatically clean a large amount of carrots using an air bubble washer, and while the conventional method may cause scratches on the surface of the carrots due to the use of cleaning tools, the present invention It becomes possible to secure high-quality carrots without causing scratches.

Conventionally, dried carrots contain stems, and before sorting or packaging carrots, manpower is mobilized to remove the stems directly with a cutter. The worker must visually check each piece while cutting it, saving time, manpower, and cost. This occurred a lot, and a safety accident occurred due to the cutter while the worker was cutting.

However, the present invention makes it possible for the carrots that have been washed to have their stems automatically removed by a cutter before they are moved to the sorter.

Additionally, it becomes possible to classify carrots by width through a classifier that maintains a certain interval.

Figure 1 is a configuration diagram of an automatic carrot sorting (sorting) device equipped with an air bubble cleaning device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a configuration diagram of the classification means of an automatic carrot sorting (sorting) device equipped with an air bubble cleaning device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the sorting means of the automatic carrot sorting (sorting) device equipped with an air bubble cleaning device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the automatic carrot sorting (sorting) device equipped with an air bubble cleaning device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1 is a configuration diagram of an automatic carrot sorting (sorting) device equipped with an air bubble cleaning device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a carrot provided with an air bubble cleaning device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. A configuration diagram of the sorting means of the automatic sorting (sorting) device and Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the sorting means of the carrot automatic sorting (sorting) device equipped with an air bubble washing device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the automatic carrot sorting (sorting) device equipped with an air bubble washing device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a washing means (100), a transfer means (200), a sorting means (300), and a storage means. It can be composed of (400).

First, let's look at the cleaning means 100.

The washing means 100 is located inside the washing tank 110 and the washing tank 110 where the carrots and water are located, and the air bubble generator 120 where air bubbles are generated and a wheel provided at each end of the lower quadrant of the washing tank 110 ( 130), it may be possible to configure it.

The washing tank 110 may be the framework of the washing means 100, and may have an open top and an outlet (not shown) at the bottom through which water, dirt, and foreign substances from which the carrots are washed are discharged.

In detail, the washing tank 110 is configured in the shape of a square box, and the width, length, and height of the washing tank 110 are not limited, but preferably correspond to the amount of carrots being washed and the space in which the sorting device of the present invention is installed. It may be possible to determine the size, and the upper part may be open to allow carrots to flow in, and the lower part may be provided with an outlet through which water, dirt, and foreign substances remaining after the carrots have been washed are discharged.

Additionally, it may be formed in a square box shape, but the height of each side may be set differently to suit the purpose.

Excessive water may be located inside the washing tank 110, and carrots may be able to settle in the excess water.

At this time, it may be possible to wash the carrots that have settled in excess water due to the air bubble generator 120 provided inside the washing tank 110.

In detail, the excess water and settled carrots placed in the washing tank generate waves by air bubbles generated in the air bubble generator 120, and it may be possible for the water and carrots to move due to the generated waves. there is.

The water and carrots move due to the air bubbles generated in the air bubble generator 120, and the dirt and foreign substances remaining on the surface of the carrot are removed due to the impact of the carrot and the air bubbles, the impact of the carrot and the carrot, and the impact of the carrot and the water. It could be possible.

The inner bottom surface of the washing tank 110 is not parallel, and a step may be created at a predetermined position, so that the height of the lower surface may be different from each other and formed at an angle.

The height of the bottom surface of the washing tank 110 is set to be different from each other, so that the transfer means 200, which will be described later, can be installed inside the washing tank 110.

A transfer means 200, which will be described later, is installed inside the washing tank 110, and the bottom surface of the washing tank 110, which is formed at an angle due to different set heights, allows carrots washed by air bubbles to be transferred to the transfer means 200, which will be described later. ), it may be possible to move it automatically.

Wheels 130 may be provided at each outer end of the lower surface of the washing tank 110 to enable the transfer means 100 to be moved.

Since the location is not restricted by the wheels 130 provided at each end, it may be possible to install and perform work in a safer and more convenient space.

Next, let's look at the transport means 200.

The transfer means 200 is located at the end of the inclined transfer unit 210 and the inclined transfer unit 210 installed inside the washing tank 110 of the washing means 100, and includes a horizontal transfer unit 220 through which carrots are horizontally transferred. It may be possible to consist of .

The inclined transfer unit 210 has a rail belt structure and is located at both ends of the inclined belt 211, which repeatedly rotates from one end to the other. It is formed in a cylindrical shape and has an inclined belt 211 that sets the rotation direction of the inclined belt 211. It may be possible to consist of a support bar 212.

The inclined transfer unit 210 is formed in an inclined form with one end installed inside the washing tank 110 and the other end located above the horizontal inclined unit 220, and the carrots that have been washed in the washing means 100 are moved. It may be possible to be located at one end of the inclined belt 211 and move to the other end and fall.

At this time, the inclined transfer unit 210 may be formed in an inclined shape so that moisture, dirt, stones, and foreign substances mixed in the carrots washed in the washing step 100 can be discharged.

The width of the inclined transfer unit 210 is set to a size that can be positioned inside the cleaning means 100, and the length is set to a length installed inside the washing means 100 and located at the upper end of the horizontal transfer unit 220. It may be possible.

Additionally, it may be possible for the inclined transfer unit 210 to be additionally equipped with a water spray nozzle (not shown) for secondary cleaning.

In detail, it may be possible for the carrots washed in the washing means 100 to be washed a second time by a water spray nozzle provided in the inclined transfer unit 210 while being placed at one end of the inclined transfer unit 210 and moving to the other end.

It may be possible for one side of the horizontal transfer unit 220 to be located below the other end of the inclined transfer unit 210.

The horizontal transfer unit 220 has a rail belt structure and is located at both ends of the horizontal belt 221, which repeatedly rotates from one side to the other, and is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the horizontal part where the rotation direction of the horizontal belt 221 is set. It may be possible to consist of a rotating support rod 222.

It may be possible for the carrots to fall from the other end of the inclined transfer unit 210 and be located on one side of the horizontal transfer unit 220, and may be moved to the other side by the horizontal belt 221 and moved to the sorting means 300, which will be described later. You can.

The size and width of the horizontal transfer unit 220 are not limited, but preferably, the width is set to be the same as that of the inclined transfer unit 210, and the length is set from the lower end of the other end of the inclined transfer unit 210 to the upper part of the sorting means 300, which will be described later. It may be possible to set the length at which it is positioned.

Additionally, it may be possible for the horizontal transfer unit 220 to be additionally equipped with a stem cutter (not shown).

In detail, the carrots moved to the horizontal transfer unit 220 are moved with stems and leaves included, and a stem cutter is provided to remove stems that are not used as food ingredients, so it may be possible to automatically remove the stems.

At this time, the stem cutter can be installed and dismantled from the horizontal transport unit 220, so that the configuration of the horizontal transport unit 220 can be freely set.

Next, let's look at the classification means 300.

The frame part 310, which is the framework of the sorting means 300, is located inside the frame part 310, and the primary rail part 320 is rotated according to a set orbit. It is located inside the primary rail part 320, but the primary It may be possible to consist of a secondary rail portion 340 in which a track is formed in a form with a different separation distance from the portion 320.

Additionally, the sorting means 300 is located in a plurality of spaced apart primary support rods 330 and the secondary rail portion 340, and is linked to the primary support rod 330. It may be possible to additionally provide a secondary support rod 350 formed to be connected.

The primary rail portion 320 is composed of a plurality of pieces, each of which is provided on both sides of the frame portion 310, so that it may be possible to rotate at the same orbit and speed as a pair.

A plurality of primary support bars 330 located on both sides of the primary rail part 320, which is formed horizontally and located on both sides, are installed at regular intervals and can be rotated equally by the rotation of the primary rail part 320. You can.

Additionally, the primary support bar 330 is installed on the primary rail portion 320, and may be able to be moved forward and backward.

The secondary rail portion 340 is composed of a plurality of pieces, and is provided on both sides of the frame portion 310, so that it may be possible to rotate at the same orbit and speed as a pair.

Additionally, the secondary rail unit 340 may be located inside the track of the primary rail unit 320, so that the track may be formed in a manner that the separation distance from the track of the primary rail unit 320 is close to that of the primary rail unit 320.

In detail, it is located at the lower part of the transport means 200, and the separation distance between the primary rail part 320 and the secondary rail part 340 of the classification inlet 360 through which carrots flow, and the separation distance between the primary rail part 320 and the secondary rail part 340, and the It may be possible for the separation distance between the primary rail portion 320 and the secondary rail portion 340 of the classification discharge port 370 through which carrots are discharged to be set differently.

A plurality of secondary support bars 350, which are formed horizontally and are fixedly positioned on both sides of the secondary rail part 340, are installed at regular intervals and rotate equally by the rotation of the secondary rail part 340. It may be possible.

Additionally, the secondary support bar 350 is fixedly installed and configured to be linked to the two primary support bars 330, so that it may be possible to support the primary support bar 330, which moves in position by a small amount.

In detail, the primary support bar 330 installed on the primary rail part 320 and the secondary support bar 350 installed on the secondary rail part 340 are on a track close to the primary rail part 320 during orbit rotation. By the set secondary rail part 340, the secondary support bar 350 is close to the primary support bar 330 installed on the primary rail part 320 during orbital rotation, and is configured to be linked with the secondary support bar 330. The primary support bar 330 may be moved forward and backward during rotation, thereby widening the separation distance between the two primary support bars 330.

The carrot falls downward depending on its width and size due to the separation distance between the two primary support rods 330. The separation distance of the primary support rod 330 is not limited, but may preferably be set to 4 cm to 10 cm. there is.

Additionally, the transport means 200 and the sorting means 300 may be composed of a plurality of carrots depending on the amount of carrots being sorted.

In detail, the amount of carrots simultaneously sorted in one sorting means (300) is limited and classified, and at this time, carrots that cannot be sorted due to the large amount are transported to the additionally configured end of the sorting means (300). It may be possible to move to the means 200 and the classification means 300 to proceed with secondary classification.

Next, let's look at the storage means 400.

The storage means 400 is located at the end of the classification outlet 370, and may be configured to store carrots.

The width, length, and height of the storage means 400 are not limited, but may be set depending on the amount of carrots.

The storage means 400 may be capable of storing carrots that have not been classified in the sorting means 300.

In detail, carrots classified by the separation distance of the primary support bar 330 of the classification means 300 cannot fall and are discharged through the classification outlet 370. It may be possible to move it to the storage means 400.

The operating state of the present invention will be examined based on the above-described configuration.

The carrot automatic sorting (sorting) device equipped with the air bubble washing device of the present invention is not limited by the location of the wheel 130 provided in the washing means 100, and can be placed in a safer and more convenient space. .

The washing means 100 disposed in a suitable space allows carrots to settle in the excess water located inside the washing tank 110.

The settled carrots can be washed by air bubbles generated in the air bubble generator 120.

Carrots that have been washed can be automatically moved to the transfer means 200 located inside the washing means 100 by the obliquely formed bottom surface of the washing tank 110.

The washed carrots are located at one end of the inclined transfer unit 210 of the transfer means 200 and can be moved by being placed on the upper part of the inclined belt 211.

The washed carrots located in the inclined transfer unit 210 are moved from one end to the other end due to their inclined shape, allowing moisture, dirt, stones, and foreign substances mixed in the washed carrots to fall off.

At this time, the carrots can be washed a second time due to the water spray nozzle additionally provided in the inclined transfer unit 210.

The carrot is moved to the other end of the inclined transfer unit 210, falls, and can be moved to one side of the horizontal transfer unit 220.

Carrots that have fallen on one end of the horizontal transfer unit 220 can be moved to the other end and moved to the sorting means 300.

At this time, the stems and leaves of the carrots can be removed by a stem cutter additionally provided in the horizontal transport unit 220 while the carrot is moving.

The carrots moved to the other end of the horizontal transfer unit 220 are located on the primary support bar 330 due to the sorting inlet 360 of the sorting means 300, and are located at a distance greater than the separation distance of the primary support bars 330, which are installed in plural pieces. Carrots with a small width are dropped and packaged, and as each rail part is rotated by the primary support bar 330, whose separation distance gradually increases as it moves to the sorting discharge port 370, carrots with a large width can be dropped and packaged. .

For example, the interval between the two primary support rods 330 of the classification inlet 360 is located at 4 cm, and the primary support rod 330 and 2 are located in the orbit of the primary rail part 320 and the secondary rail part 340. As the charge support rod 340 rotates, the separation distance between the two support rods becomes closer, making it possible for the gap between the two primary support rods 330 to gradually widen.

At this time, as each rail part is rotated by the primary support bar 330 whose spacing gradually widens, the width of the falling carrot becomes increasingly larger.

Additionally, a plurality of transport means 200 and sorting means 300 are installed depending on the amount of carrots to be sorted, making it possible to automatically sort a large amount of carrots.

Carrots with large widths that are not classified by the classification means (300) and carrots formed into misshapen models can be stored by the storage means (400).

The above-described embodiment is merely illustrative, and various modifications thereof are possible for those skilled in the art.

Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should include not only the above embodiments but also other variously modified embodiments according to the technical spirit of the invention described in the following claims.

100: Washing means
110: washing tank
120: Air bubble generator
130: wheels
200: means of transportation
210: Inclined transfer unit
211: Inclined belt
212: Inclined rotation support rod
220: Horizontal transfer unit
221: Horizontal belt
222: Horizontal rotation support rod
300: Classification means
310: frame part
320: Primary rail part
330: 1st support bar
340: 2nd rail part
350: 2nd support rod
360: Sorting inlet
370: Classification outlet
400: Storage means

Claims (4)

Washing means for washing carrots;
A transport means located inside the washing means, through which carrots are transported;
A sorting means located at the end of the transport means, where carrots are sorted; and
A storage means located at the end of the sorting means, where carrots that have not been sorted in the sorting means are stored. An automatic carrot sorting (sorting) device equipped with an air bubble cleaning device. According to clause 1,
The washing means is an automatic carrot sorting (sorting) device equipped with an air bubble washing device, characterized in that the carrots are washed by being equipped with an air bubble washing device. According to clause 1,
The transportation means is,
An inclined transfer unit located inside the washing means, through which the washed carrots are moved and fallen foreign substances are discharged; and
A carrot automatic sorting (sorting) device equipped with an air bubble cleaning device, which is located at the end of the inclined transport unit and has a horizontal transport unit for drying and cutting the stems. According to clause 1,
The classification means is,
frame part;
A primary rail unit located inside the frame unit and rotated according to a set trajectory;
A secondary rail part located inside the primary rail part and having a track formed at a different distance from the primary rail part;
A plurality of primary support rods are spaced apart from each other on the primary rail portion; and
An automatic carrot sorting (sorting) device equipped with an air bubble cleaning device, characterized in that it consists of a plurality of secondary support rods located at a distance from each other on the secondary rail portion and formed to be linked to the two primary support rods.