Author(s)

Gui Lu ¹, Yizhe Zhang ¹, Manhua Lu ¹, Liude Liang ¹, Jiaqiang Shi ¹, Jia Yao ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, Guangxi, 541004, China

Corresponding Author

Jia Yao

ABSTRACT

To address current issues in the leafy vegetable processing industry such as high reliance on manual labor, low efficiency, and difficulties in maintaining hygiene standards, this study designed and developed an intelligent integrated leafy vegetable cleansing and packaging machine. This equipment incorporates functions including root removal, yellow leaf elimination, washing, dewatering, and packaging. Based on a modular design concept, it achieves fully automated operation throughout the leafy vegetable processing workflow through the integration of precision mechanical structures and an intelligent control system. The equipment is adaptable to various common leafy vegetable varieties, demonstrating good versatility. It is constructed using food-grade stainless steel and silicone materials, meeting food safety and hygiene standards. The machine is simple and convenient to operate with low maintenance costs. This research outcome not only addresses the industry pain point of low automation in leafy vegetable processing, significantly reducing labor costs and work intensity, but also provides the agricultural product processing industry with an efficient, environmentally friendly, and safe intelligent solution. It holds significant practical value and broad application prospects.

KEYWORDS

Washing and Packaging Leafy Vegetables Machine, Root Removal, Yellow Leaf Removal, Washing, Dewatering, Packaging, Stress Analysis

CITE THIS PAPER

Gui Lu, Yizhe Zhang, Manhua Lu, Liude Liang, Jiaqiang Shi, Jia Yao, Design of an Integrated Machine for Washing and Packaging Leafy Vegetables. Journal of Electronics and Information Science (2025) Vol. 10: 154-163. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/10.23977/jeis.2025.100219.

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