Turnover mechanism of noodle steaming box and noodle steaming box

By employing a base frame and diversion pipe structure in the steaming box, and utilizing a motor-driven rotating steam spray, the problem of uneven steaming is solved, the steaming efficiency and quality are improved, and convenient cleaning and maintenance are provided.

CN224268252UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26INNER MONGOLIA MENGYE FOOD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
INNER MONGOLIA MENGYE FOOD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-08
Publication Date
2026-05-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing noodle steamers, steam escapes from the bottom of the chamber, resulting in uneven cooking of the noodles, which affects efficiency and quality.

Method used

Steam is supplied by a base frame, and the diversion pipes on both sides of the inner wall rotate with the driving force of the motor frame, spraying out steam as they rotate, ensuring that the steam comes into even contact with the noodles.

Benefits of technology

It improves the uniformity and overall efficiency of noodle steaming and cooking, and is easy to clean and maintain.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of instant noodle production equipment, and discloses a turnover mechanism of a noodle steaming box and the noodle steaming box, the turnover mechanism comprises an evaporation turnover structure, the evaporation turnover structure comprises a top frame, water storage tanks are arranged at the bottom ends of the two sides of the top frame, sealing rubber strips are attached to the bottom surfaces of the water storage tanks, and the sealing rubber strips are arranged on the top frame. Motor frames are fixed to the outer walls of the two sides of the top frame, fixing rods are distributed on the two sides of the interior of the top frame, and connecting frames are fixed to the bottom ends of the fixing rods. The steam conveying device is composed of the base frame and the flow dividing pipe structures on the inner walls of the two sides of the top frame, steam can be provided through the base frame, the flow dividing pipes on the inner walls of the two sides can continuously turn over along with external driving force of the motor frame, and the process that the steam is sprayed out while turning over is formed on the two sides of the conveying mesh belt. The steam can make more uniform contact with noodles on the conveying mesh belt, so that the phenomenon that the noodle steaming effect is not uniform is avoided, and the efficiency and quality of the whole noodle conveying and steaming process are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of instant noodle production equipment, specifically to a flipping mechanism for a noodle steamer and the noodle steamer itself. Background Technology

[0002] Multigrain instant noodles contain buckwheat, oats, corn, black beans, and other grains, providing B vitamins, dietary fiber, and minerals. They have a low glycemic index, which helps stabilize blood sugar and increase satiety. Compared with traditional refined noodles, they have a higher dietary fiber content, which can promote digestion and prevent constipation. In the production process of multigrain instant noodles, the first step is to mix multigrain powder and wheat flour according to the formula design, controlling the proportion of multigrain to balance fiber content and formability. Then, the raw materials are premixed with water and sent to the mixer, where steam is used to regulate temperature and humidity and promote starch pregelatinization. In this steaming process, the noodle steamer is one of the important steaming and cooking equipment.

[0003] In the existing technology, the raw noodles after being cut into strips are transported through a steamer and continuously steamed for about two minutes under high-temperature steam. The steam temperature usually needs to reach above 100°C. Such steamers generally have an external stainless steel box as the external structure, and the entire box is covered with heat insulation material to reduce heat loss. Inside the shell, high-temperature steam is generated by an external or internal boiler, which is used to carry the noodles in the stainless steel mesh belt for steaming.

[0004] While the aforementioned existing technologies have significant beneficial effects, they still have shortcomings:

[0005] The existing technology described above achieves continuous conveying and steaming of noodles by setting a steam generator and a mesh belt conveyor structure inside the box. However, in the actual steaming process, since the steam is mostly discharged from the bottom of the box, the noodles and the bottom of the conveyor mesh belt are always the first to come into contact with the steam, which affects the overall steaming efficiency and quality of the noodles and easily causes uneven steaming on both sides. Therefore, a flipping mechanism for a noodle steaming box and a noodle steaming box are proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a flipping mechanism and a steaming box for a noodle steamer. Steam is provided by a base frame, while the diversion pipes on both sides of the inner wall can continuously flip with the external driving force of the motor frame, forming a process of flipping and spraying steam on both sides of the conveyor belt, thereby improving the uniformity of steaming the noodles.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a flipping mechanism for a steaming box, comprising an evaporation flipping structure, the evaporation flipping structure comprising a top frame, water storage tanks being provided at the bottom ends of both sides of the top frame, sealing strips being attached to the bottom surface of the water storage tanks, motor frames being fixed to the outer walls of both sides of the top frame, fixing rods being distributed on both sides of the interior of the top frame, connecting frames being fixed to the bottom ends of the fixing rods, bearing rings being fixed to one side of the connecting frame, connecting sleeves being sleeved on the inner wall of the bearing rings, a flow cavity being provided on one side of the connecting sleeve, a diverter pipe being fixed to the other side of the connecting sleeve, spray holes being distributed at both ends of one side of the diverter pipe, and a motor shaft being fixed to one side of the axial center of the flow cavity.

[0008] Preferably, the water storage tank is recessed along the bottom of both sides of the top frame, and the top frame is tightly fitted to both sides of the base of the box through sealing strips on both sides of the bottom end.

[0009] Preferably, the outer walls on both sides of the top frame are fixedly connected to the motor frame, and the motor frame forms a rotating structure with the motor shaft and the connecting sleeve.

[0010] Preferably, the connecting sleeve is rotatably engaged with the connecting frame via a bearing ring, and the flow cavity inside the connecting sleeve is connected to the jet holes at both ends via a diverter pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the diversion pipe is connected to the connecting frame through a connecting sleeve to form a rotating structure, and the diversion pipe is symmetrically distributed along the inner walls of both sides of the top frame.

[0012] Preferably, a steaming box further includes a box base, the box base including a base frame, a top frame frame engaging on both sides of the top surface of the base frame, end caps fixed at both ends of the base frame, a conveyor belt engaging inside the end caps, lifting cylinders distributed on both sides of the end caps, the top of the lifting cylinders connected to the top frame frame, a steam boiler being provided inside the base frame, connecting valve pipes being connected to both sides of the top surface of the steam boiler, and a connecting frame being inserted into the top of the connecting valve pipes.

[0013] Preferably, the steam boiler is connected to the connecting frame via a docking valve pipe, and the connecting frame is symmetrically distributed along both sides of the conveyor belt.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. This utility model consists of a base frame and a diversion pipe structure on the inner walls of both sides of the top frame. Steam can be provided through the base frame, while the diversion pipes on both sides of the inner walls can continuously rotate with the external driving force of the motor frame, forming a process of rotating and spraying steam on both sides of the conveyor belt. This makes the steam contact the noodles on the conveyor belt more evenly, thereby avoiding uneven steaming of the noodles and improving the efficiency and quality of the overall conveying and steaming process.

[0016] 2. The steaming box section can be kept closed and stable with the top frame by the end caps at both ends of the base frame. At the same time, it can be raised and adjusted by the lifting cylinders on both sides and the top frame, which facilitates subsequent cleaning of its interior. The steam boiler at the bottom can be connected to the connecting frame through the connecting valve pipes on both sides. After the whole steaming box is assembled, it can maintain stable steam input and does not affect the maintenance and cleaning after separation, providing convenience.

[0017] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objects and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained by means of the structures pointed out in the description, claims, and drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the base of the box of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a front view of the internal structure of the top frame of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a side view of the internal structure of the connecting frame of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the connecting frame of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Box base; 101. Base frame; 102. End cover; 103. Conveyor belt; 104. Lifting cylinder; 105. Steam boiler; 106. Connecting valve pipe; 2. Evaporation flipping structure; 201. Top frame; 202. Water storage tank; 203. Sealing strip; 204. Motor frame; 205. Fixing rod; 206. Connecting frame; 207. Bearing ring; 208. Connecting sleeve; 209. Flow chamber; 210. Diverter pipe; 211. Spray hole; 212. Motor shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-3 The flipping mechanism of a steaming box in this embodiment includes a box base 1, the box base 1 includes a base frame 101, a top frame 201 is engaged on both sides of the top surface of the base frame 101, end caps 102 are fixed at both ends of the base frame 101, a conveyor belt 103 is engaged inside the end caps 102, lifting cylinders 104 are distributed on both sides of the end caps 102, the top of the lifting cylinders 104 is connected to the top frame 201, a steam boiler 105 is opened inside the base frame 101, a docking valve pipe 106 is connected to both sides of the top surface of the steam boiler 105, and a connecting frame 206 is inserted into the top of the docking valve pipe 106.

[0027] like Figure 1-3As shown, the steaming box in this invention is similar in structure to existing steaming boxes. The main improvement of this invention is that steam is provided by the base frame 101, while the diversion pipes 210 on both sides of the inner wall can continuously rotate with the external driving force of the motor frame 204, forming a process of rotating and spraying steam on both sides of the conveyor belt 103, improving the uniformity of steaming the noodles. In this invention, the steam boiler 105 and the motor frame 204 are both existing technologies. The steam boiler 105 is a common electric boiler in the prior art. As shown in the figure, the boiler is equipped with electric heating rods. After adding water through the valve pipe on the side, the external control unit is operated to heat the internal electric heating rods to form steam. When using this steaming box, one end of the base frame 101 and the conveyor belt 103 can be connected to the instant noodle production line. Then, the noodles are conveyed to the top frame 201 area through the conveyor belt 103. At this time, the electric heating inside the steam boiler 105 is turned on, heating the water to form steam. Steam is discharged through the docking valve pipes 106 on both sides of the top to the connecting frame 206, and then rotated and sprayed out in conjunction with the diversion pipe 210 connected to the connecting frame 206 to evenly steam the noodles conveyed by the conveyor belt 103. In subsequent maintenance and cleaning, it can also be operated by the lifting cylinders 104 on both sides. The user can adjust the top frame 201 connected to the top of the lifting cylinder 104 from the outside to expose the internal structure for cleaning. The steaming box can be kept closed and stable with the top frame 201 by the end caps 102 at both ends of the top surface of the base frame 101. At the same time, it can be raised and adjusted by the lifting cylinders 104 on both sides and the top frame 201 to facilitate subsequent cleaning of its interior. The steam boiler 105 at the bottom can be connected to the connecting frame 206 through the docking valve pipes 106 on both sides. After the whole steaming box is assembled, the steam input can be kept stable, and it can also be used for maintenance and cleaning after separation, providing convenience.

[0028] like Figure 3-6As shown, the evaporation and reversing structure 2 includes a top frame 201. Water storage tanks 202 are provided at the bottom ends of both sides of the top frame 201. Sealing strips 203 are attached to the bottom surface of the water storage tanks 202. Motor frames 204 are fixed to the outer walls of both sides of the top frame 201. Fixing rods 205 are distributed on both sides of the interior of the top frame 201. A connecting frame 206 is fixed to the bottom end of each fixing rod 205. A bearing ring 207 is fixed to one side of the interior of the connecting frame 206. A connecting sleeve 20 is fitted onto the inner wall of the bearing ring 207. 8. A flow cavity 209 is provided on one side of the connecting sleeve 208, and a diversion pipe 210 is fixed on the other side of the connecting sleeve 208. Spray holes 211 are distributed at both ends of one side of the diversion pipe 210. A motor shaft 212 is fixed on one side of the axis of the flow cavity 209. During steam treatment, the steam flows through the steam boiler 105 into the docking valve pipe 106, and then through the docking valve pipe 106 into the docking frame 206. Since the docking frame 206 is a hollow structure, the steam discharged inside... Steam enters the flow chamber 209 of the connecting sleeve 208 and flows through the flow chamber 209 into both ends of the connected diversion pipe 210, exiting from the spray holes 211. Simultaneously, the motor frame 204 drives the motor shaft 212 to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting sleeve 208 and the connected diversion pipe 210 to rotate simultaneously. As steam is ejected from the spray holes 211 at both ends of the diversion pipe 210, a process of rotating and releasing steam is formed, and the noodles are steamed on both sides of the conveyor belt 103. The steaming box is composed of the base frame 101 and the diversion pipe 210 structure on the inner walls of both sides of the top frame 201. Steam can be provided through the base frame 101, and the diversion pipe 210 on both sides of the inner walls can continuously rotate with the external driving force of the motor frame 204, forming a process of rotating and releasing steam on both sides of the conveyor belt 103. This makes the steam contact the noodles on the conveyor belt 103 more evenly, thereby avoiding uneven steaming of the noodles and improving the efficiency and quality of the overall conveying and steaming process.

[0029] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flipping mechanism for a steaming box, characterized in that: The system includes an evaporation and reversing structure (2), which includes a top frame (201). Water storage tanks (202) are provided at the bottom ends of both sides of the top frame (201). Sealing strips (203) are attached to the bottom surface of the water storage tanks (202). Motor frames (204) are fixed to the outer walls of both sides of the top frame (201). Fixing rods (205) are distributed on both sides of the interior of the top frame (201). Connecting brackets (204) are fixed to the bottom ends of the fixing rods (205). 6) A bearing ring (207) is fixed on one side of the inner side of the connecting frame (206). A connecting sleeve (208) is sleeved on the inner wall of the bearing ring (207). A flow cavity (209) is opened on one side of the connecting sleeve (208). A diverter pipe (210) is fixed on the other side of the connecting sleeve (208). Spray holes (211) are distributed at both ends on one side of the diverter pipe (210). A motor shaft (212) is fixed on one side of the axis of the flow cavity (209).

2. The flipping mechanism of a steamer box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage tank (202) is recessed along the bottom of both sides of the top frame (201), and the top frame (201) is tightly fitted to both sides of the box base (1) through the sealing strips (203) on both sides of the bottom end.

3. The flipping mechanism of a steamer box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer walls on both sides of the top frame (201) are fixedly connected to the motor frame (204), and the motor frame (204) forms a rotating structure with the connecting sleeve (208) through the motor shaft (212).

4. The flipping mechanism of a steamer box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting sleeve (208) is rotatably engaged with the connecting frame (206) through the bearing ring (207), and the flow cavity (209) inside the connecting sleeve (208) is connected to the jet holes (211) at both ends through the diverter pipe (210).

5. The flipping mechanism of a steamer box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diversion pipe (210) forms a rotating structure with the connecting frame (206) through the connecting sleeve (208), and the diversion pipe (210) is symmetrically distributed along the inner walls of both sides of the top frame (201).

6. A steamer for noodles, characterized in that, The steamer box includes a flipping mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-5, and further includes a box base (1). The box base (1) includes a base frame (101). A top frame frame (201) is engaged on both sides of the top surface of the base frame (101). End caps (102) are fixed at both ends of the base frame (101). A conveyor belt (103) is engaged inside the end caps (102). Lifting cylinders (104) are distributed on both sides of the end caps (102). The top of the lifting cylinders (104) is connected to the top frame frame (201). A steam boiler (105) is opened inside the base frame (101). A docking valve pipe (106) is connected to both sides of the top surface of the steam boiler (105). A connecting frame (206) is inserted into the top of the docking valve pipe (106).

7. A steamer box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The steam boiler (105) is connected to the connecting frame (206) via the docking valve pipe (106), and the connecting frame (206) is symmetrically distributed along both sides of the conveyor belt (103).