Drying, sterilizing and classifying equipment for food processing

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of food processing equipment, and discloses drying, sterilizing and classifying equipment for food processing, which comprises a drying mechanism, a sterilizing mechanism is arranged on the right side of the drying mechanism, and a classifying mechanism is arranged on the right side of the sterilizing mechanism; the drying mechanism comprises a first mesh belt conveyor, a heating frame is fixedly connected to the top of the first mesh belt conveyor, a heating pipe is installed in the heating frame, an infrared heater is installed at the front end of the heating frame, a hollow ventilation hole is formed in the top of the heating frame, and a filter screen and an air inlet pipe are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ventilation hole; and a fan is mounted at the top of the heating frame. According to the drying, sterilizing and classifying equipment for food processing, the three functions of drying, sterilizing and classifying are integrated, food sequentially passes through the sterilizing mechanism and the classifying mechanism from entering the drying mechanism, transfer between different equipment is not needed, intermediate links are reduced, and the production efficiency of food processing is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, specifically to a drying, sterilization and sorting device for food processing. Background Technology

[0002] Food processing refers to the processing of grains, feeds, vegetable oils and sugars, slaughtering and meats, aquatic products, vegetables, fruits and nuts, as well as tubers, dehydrated vegetables and canned vegetables, using agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery products as raw materials. It is a type of agricultural product processing industry in a broad sense.

[0003] In the food processing industry, drying, sterilization, and sorting are common processes. In traditional food processing, these processes usually require different equipment to be used and food needs to be transferred between different equipment. This not only increases the complexity of the operation process, but also makes the food susceptible to contamination or damage during the transfer process, and also reduces production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drying, sterilization, and sorting device for food processing to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a drying, sterilization and sorting device for food processing, including a drying mechanism, a sterilization mechanism on the right side of the drying mechanism, and a sorting mechanism on the right side of the sterilization mechanism;

[0006] The drying mechanism includes a first mesh belt conveyor, a heating frame fixedly connected to the top of the first mesh belt conveyor, a heating tube installed inside the heating frame, an infrared heater installed at the front end of the heating frame, a perforated ventilation hole opened at the top of the heating frame, a filter screen and an air inlet pipe fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ventilation hole, a fan installed at the top of the heating frame, and a first guide plate fixedly connected to the right side of the first mesh belt conveyor.

[0007] The sterilization mechanism includes a second mesh belt conveyor. A control terminal and a display screen are installed on the left and right sides of the front end of the second mesh belt conveyor, respectively. The control terminal and the display screen are electrically connected. A sterilization frame is fixedly connected to the top of the second mesh belt conveyor. An ultraviolet lamp group is installed inside the sterilization frame. A second guide plate is fixedly connected to the right side of the second mesh belt conveyor.

[0008] Preferably, multiple heating tubes are provided, and the multiple heating tubes are arranged in a linear array within the heating frame, and each of the multiple heating tubes is electrically connected to an infrared heater.

[0009] Furthermore, multiple heating tubes are provided, and these heating tubes are arranged in a linear array within the heating frame. At the same time, multiple heating tubes are electrically connected to the infrared heater, which facilitates the use of the infrared heater to achieve a more efficient drying effect.

[0010] Preferably, the fan output end is fixedly connected to the top of the air inlet pipe, and a sealing gasket is provided at the connection between the fan and the air inlet pipe.

[0011] Furthermore, the fan output end is fixedly connected to the top of the air inlet pipe, and a sealing gasket is installed at the connection between the fan and the air inlet pipe. This connection method and sealing measures ensure that the fan can effectively deliver air through the air inlet pipe to the heating frame during operation, while preventing air leakage and ensuring the efficiency of air circulation and heating within the drying unit.

[0012] Preferably, a first protective frame is fixedly connected to the right side of the first mesh belt conveyor, and the bottom of the first protective frame is fixedly connected to the top left side of the second mesh belt conveyor.

[0013] Furthermore, the first protective frame connects the drying mechanism and the sterilization mechanism. On the one hand, it can play a protective role to prevent food from falling during transportation. On the other hand, it also ensures the stability of the relative position between the two mechanisms, so that the food can smoothly transition from the drying mechanism to the sterilization mechanism, ensuring the continuity of the entire equipment operation.

[0014] Preferably, the sorting mechanism includes a third mesh belt conveyor, a support frame fixedly connected to the top of the third mesh belt conveyor, an industrial camera installed inside the support frame, supplementary lights provided at both ends of the industrial camera, discharge troughs opened at both ends of the third mesh belt conveyor, guide frames fixedly connected to both discharge troughs, pneumatic valves fixedly connected to both ends of the third mesh belt conveyor, connectors fixedly connected to the top of both pneumatic valves, and pneumatic nozzles fixedly connected to the inner side of both pneumatic valves.

[0015] Furthermore,

[0016] Preferably, the first, second, and third mesh belt conveyors are all fixedly connected to the four corners of their bottom with support legs, and the bottom of each of the support legs is fixedly connected with anti-slip blocks. The infrared heater, fan, ultraviolet lamp group, industrial camera, supplementary light, and pneumatic valve are all electrically connected to the control terminal.

[0017] Furthermore, the first, second, and third mesh belt conveyors are all fixedly connected to four corners at their bottom with support legs, and multiple support legs are fixedly connected to anti-slip blocks at their bottoms. The support legs support the entire conveyor, while the anti-slip blocks increase the friction between the support legs and the ground, preventing the equipment from slipping during operation and ensuring the stability and safety of the equipment. The electrical connection enables the control terminal to centrally control and monitor these components, realizing automated operation and precise adjustment of the equipment.

[0018] Preferably, a second protective frame is fixedly connected to the right side of the second mesh belt conveyor, and the right side of the second protective frame is fixedly connected to the left side of the support frame. The two guide frames are located at different distances from the front and rear ends of the third mesh belt conveyor, and the inner sides of the two pneumatic nozzles are respectively aligned with the feeding ends of the two guide frames.

[0019] Furthermore, a second protective frame is fixedly connected to the right side of the second mesh belt conveyor. The right side of the second protective frame is fixedly connected to the left side of the support frame. At the same time, the two guide frames are located at different distances from the front and rear ends of the third mesh belt conveyor. The inner sides of the two pneumatic nozzles are respectively aligned with the feeding ends of the two guide frames. The second protective frame is set up similarly to the first protective frame, serving both protective and connecting functions. The different distances between the guide frames and the limitation of the pneumatic nozzles being aligned with the feeding ends of the guide frames ensure that the sorting mechanism can accurately classify food according to different characteristics and place it into the corresponding guide frames, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of sorting.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are:

[0021] Firstly, this utility model places the food to be dried at the starting end of a first mesh belt conveyor. After starting the equipment, the first mesh belt conveyor begins to operate, moving the food forward. Multiple heating tubes inside the heating frame are energized and heated under the control of infrared heaters, heating and drying the food passing below the heating frame. Simultaneously, a fan operates, drawing external air into the heating frame through the air inlet pipe, accelerating airflow and improving drying efficiency. A filter screen prevents external dust and other impurities from entering the heating frame and contaminating the food. The drying mechanism combines heating tubes and infrared heaters. The heating tubes provide a stable heat source, and the infrared heaters can quickly transfer heat to the food surface, increasing the drying speed. The introduction of the fan accelerates airflow, making drying more uniform and improving the drying effect. After drying, the food, driven by the first mesh belt conveyor, smoothly enters the sterilization mechanism through the first guide plate. The first protective frame prevents the food from falling from the side during transport and also serves as a... The first protective frame provides a certain level of protection, ensuring a smooth transition of food from the drying unit to the sterilization unit. After drying, the food enters the second mesh belt conveyor via the first guide plate. The second mesh belt conveyor moves the food forward. The control terminal activates the ultraviolet lamps within the sterilization frame, which emit ultraviolet light to sterilize the food. The display screen shows relevant parameters during the sterilization process in real time, such as sterilization time and ultraviolet intensity, facilitating operator monitoring. After sterilization, the food, driven by the second mesh belt conveyor, smoothly enters the sorting unit via the second guide plate. The second protective frame serves a similar function to the first, preventing food from falling during transport and ensuring a smooth transition from the sterilization unit to the sorting unit. This integrates drying, sterilization, and sorting functions. From the moment food enters the drying unit, it sequentially passes through the sterilization and sorting units, eliminating the need for transfer between different devices, reducing intermediate steps, and significantly improving food processing efficiency.

[0022] Secondly, this utility model involves pre-positioning food storage boxes at the bottom of two guide frames and the bottom right side of the third mesh belt conveyor. After sterilization, the food enters the third mesh belt conveyor via the second guide plate. The third mesh belt conveyor moves the food forward, and an industrial camera photographs the passing food. Image recognition technology analyzes the food's characteristics, such as size, color, and shape. Supplemental lighting provides ample light to the industrial camera, ensuring clear and accurate images. Based on the analysis results from the industrial camera, the control terminal controls the opening of corresponding pneumatic valves. Once the pneumatic valves open, pneumatic nozzles spray airflow, blowing any non-compliant food into the corresponding guide frames, thus achieving food storage... The food sorting mechanism utilizes industrial cameras and image recognition technology to classify food. Because the two guide frames are located at different distances from the front and rear ends of the third mesh belt conveyor, and the inner sides of the two pneumatic nozzles are aligned with the feeding ends of the two guide frames, different categories or non-compliant foods can be accurately blown into their corresponding guide frames, completing the sorting operation. The sorting mechanism uses industrial cameras and image recognition technology to classify food, accurately identifying its characteristics and achieving high-precision sorting. The supplementary lighting provides excellent shooting conditions for the industrial camera, ensuring the accuracy of the sorting. The combined use of pneumatic valves and pneumatic nozzles allows for the rapid and accurate blowing of different categories or non-compliant foods into their corresponding guide frames, improving sorting efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional structural diagram of the drying mechanism and sterilization mechanism of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the classification mechanism of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0027] The components include: 1. Drying mechanism; 101. First mesh belt conveyor; 102. Heating frame; 103. Heating tube; 104. Infrared heater; 105. Filter screen; 106. Air inlet pipe; 107. Fan; 108. First guide plate; 109. First protective frame; 2. Sterilization mechanism; 201. Second mesh belt conveyor; 202. Control terminal; 203. Display screen; 204. Sterilization frame; 205. Ultraviolet lamp group; 206. Second guide plate; 207. Second protective frame; 3. Sorting mechanism; 301. Third mesh belt conveyor; 302. Support frame; 303. Industrial camera; 304. Fill light; 305. Material guide frame; 306. Pneumatic valve; 307. Connector; 308. Pneumatic nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] This utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0030] Example 1

[0031] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 A drying, sterilization and sorting device for food processing includes a drying mechanism 1, a sterilization mechanism 2 is arranged on the right side of the drying mechanism 1, and a sorting mechanism 3 is arranged on the right side of the sterilization mechanism 2.

[0032] The drying mechanism 1 includes a first mesh belt conveyor 101, a heating frame 102 fixedly connected to the top of the first mesh belt conveyor 101, a heating tube 103 installed inside the heating frame 102, an infrared heater 104 installed at the front end of the heating frame 102, a hollowed-out ventilation hole opened at the top of the heating frame 102, a filter screen 105 and an air inlet pipe 106 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ventilation hole, a fan 107 installed at the top of the heating frame 102, and a first guide plate 108 fixedly connected to the right side of the first mesh belt conveyor 101.

[0033] The sterilization mechanism 2 includes a second mesh belt conveyor 201. A control terminal 202 and a display screen 203 are installed on the left and right sides of the front end of the second mesh belt conveyor 201, respectively. The control terminal 202 and the display screen 203 are electrically connected. A sterilization frame 204 is fixedly connected to the top of the second mesh belt conveyor 201. An ultraviolet lamp group 205 is installed inside the sterilization frame 204. A second guide plate 206 is fixedly connected to the right side of the second mesh belt conveyor 201.

[0034] Specifically, multiple heating tubes 103 are provided, and the multiple heating tubes 103 are arranged in a linear array within the heating frame 102. All multiple heating tubes 103 are electrically connected to the infrared heater 104.

[0035] Specifically, the output end of the fan 107 is fixedly connected to the top of the air inlet pipe 106, and a sealing gasket is provided at the connection between the fan 107 and the air inlet pipe 106.

[0036] Specifically, a first protective frame 109 is fixedly connected to the right side of the first mesh belt conveyor 101, and the bottom of the first protective frame 109 is fixedly connected to the top left side of the second mesh belt conveyor 201.

[0037] Using the above technical solution, the food to be dried is placed at the starting end of the first mesh belt conveyor 101. The internal wiring connections of the first mesh belt conveyor 101, heating tubes 103, infrared heaters 104, fan 107, second mesh belt conveyor 201, control terminal 202, display screen 203, and ultraviolet lamp group 205 are all existing technologies and will not be described in detail here. After the equipment is started, the first mesh belt conveyor 101 begins to operate, moving the food forward. Multiple heating tubes 103 in the heating frame 102 are energized and heated under the control of the infrared heaters 104, thus heating the food passing under the heating frame 102. During hot drying, the fan 107 operates, drawing external air into the heating frame 102 through the air inlet pipe 106, accelerating airflow and improving drying efficiency. The filter 105 prevents external dust and other impurities from entering the heating frame 102 and contaminating the food. The drying mechanism 1 uses a combination of heating tube 103 and infrared heater 104. The heating tube 103 provides a stable heat source, while the infrared heater 104 quickly transfers heat to the food surface, increasing drying speed. Simultaneously, the introduction of the fan 107 accelerates airflow, making drying more uniform and improving the drying effect. The dried food is then conveyed onto the first mesh belt conveyor 101. Driven by the first guide plate 108, the food smoothly enters the sterilization mechanism 2. The first protective frame 109 prevents the food from falling from the side during transportation and provides a certain degree of protection, allowing the food to smoothly transition from the drying mechanism 1 to the sterilization mechanism 2. After drying, the food enters the second mesh belt conveyor 201 through the first guide plate 108. The second mesh belt conveyor 201 moves the food forward. The control terminal 202 controls the ultraviolet lamp group 205 in the sterilization frame 204 to turn on. The ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet lamp group 205 sterilizes the food. The display screen 203 can display relevant parameters during the sterilization process in real time, such as sterilization... Information such as time and ultraviolet intensity is readily available for operators to monitor. After sterilization, the food is smoothly conveyed by the second mesh belt conveyor 201 and enters the sorting mechanism 3 through the second guide plate 206. The second protective frame 207 plays a similar role to the first protective frame 109, preventing the food from falling during the conveying process and ensuring that the food smoothly transitions from the sterilization mechanism 2 to the sorting mechanism 3. The three functions of drying, sterilization and sorting are integrated into one. From the moment the food enters the drying mechanism 1, it passes through the sterilization mechanism 2 and the sorting mechanism 3 in sequence without the need to transfer between different devices, reducing intermediate links and greatly improving the production efficiency of food processing.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4Furthermore, based on Embodiment 1, the following is obtained: the classification mechanism 3 includes a third mesh belt conveyor 301, a support frame 302 is fixedly connected to the top of the third mesh belt conveyor 301, an industrial camera 303 is installed inside the support frame 302, supplementary lights 304 are provided at both ends of the industrial camera 303, discharge troughs are opened at both ends of the third mesh belt conveyor 301, guide frames 305 are fixedly connected to both discharge troughs, pneumatic valves 306 are fixedly connected to both ends of the third mesh belt conveyor 301, connectors 307 are fixedly connected to the top of both pneumatic valves 306, and pneumatic nozzles 308 are fixedly connected to the inner side of both pneumatic valves 306.

[0040] Specifically, the first mesh belt conveyor 101, the second mesh belt conveyor 201 and the third mesh belt conveyor 301 are all fixedly connected to the four corners of their bottoms with support legs, and anti-slip blocks are fixedly connected to the bottoms of the multiple support legs. The infrared heater 104, the fan 107, the ultraviolet lamp group 205, the industrial camera 303, the supplementary light 304 and the pneumatic valve 306 are all electrically connected to the control terminal 202.

[0041] Specifically, a second protective frame 207 is fixedly connected to the right side of the second mesh belt conveyor 201. The right side of the second protective frame 207 is fixedly connected to the left side of the support frame 302. The two guide frames 305 are located at different distances from the front and rear ends of the third mesh belt conveyor 301. The inner sides of the two pneumatic nozzles 308 are respectively aligned with the feeding ends of the two guide frames 305.

[0042] Through the above technical solution, by placing the food storage boxes at the bottom of the two guide frames 305 and the bottom right side of the third mesh belt conveyor 301 beforehand, the internal wiring connections of the third mesh belt conveyor 301, industrial camera 303, supplementary light 304, and pneumatic valve 306 are all existing technologies and will not be elaborated further here. The sterilized food enters the third mesh belt conveyor 301 through the second guide plate 206, which moves the food forward. The industrial camera 303 takes pictures of the passing food and analyzes its characteristics, such as size, color, and shape, using image recognition technology. The supplementary light 304 provides sufficient light for the industrial camera 303 to ensure clear and accurate images. Based on the analysis results from the industrial camera 303, the control terminal 202 controls the corresponding pneumatic valve 306 to open. After the pneumatic valve 306 opens, the pneumatic nozzle 3... Airflow is ejected from the 08 nozzle to blow non-compliant food into the corresponding guide frame 305, thus classifying the food. Since the two guide frames 305 are located at different distances from the front and rear ends of the third mesh belt conveyor 301, and the inner sides of the two pneumatic nozzles 308 are respectively aligned with the feeding ends of the two guide frames 305, different categories or non-compliant food can be accurately blown into the corresponding guide frames 305 to complete the classification operation. The classification mechanism 3 uses an industrial camera 303 and image recognition technology to classify food, which can accurately identify the characteristics of the food and achieve high-precision classification. The supplementary light 304 provides good shooting conditions for the industrial camera 303 to ensure the accuracy of classification. The combined use of the pneumatic valve 306 and the pneumatic nozzle 308 can quickly and accurately blow different categories or non-compliant food into the corresponding guide frame 305, improving the classification efficiency.

[0043] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A drying, sterilization, and sorting device for food processing, comprising a drying mechanism (1), characterized in that: A sterilization mechanism (2) is provided on the right side of the drying mechanism (1), and a sorting mechanism (3) is provided on the right side of the sterilization mechanism (2); The drying mechanism (1) includes a first mesh belt conveyor (101), a heating frame (102) is fixedly connected to the top of the first mesh belt conveyor (101), a heating tube (103) is installed inside the heating frame (102), an infrared heater (104) is installed at the front end of the heating frame (102), a hollowed-out ventilation hole is opened on the top of the heating frame (102), a filter screen (105) and an air inlet pipe (106) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ventilation hole, a fan (107) is installed on the top of the heating frame (102), and a first guide plate (108) is fixedly connected to the right side of the first mesh belt conveyor (101). The sterilization mechanism (2) includes a second mesh belt conveyor (201). A control terminal (202) and a display screen (203) are installed on the left and right sides of the front end of the second mesh belt conveyor (201). The control terminal (202) and the display screen (203) are electrically connected. A sterilization frame (204) is fixedly connected to the top of the second mesh belt conveyor (201). An ultraviolet lamp group (205) is installed inside the sterilization frame (204). A second guide plate (206) is fixedly connected to the right side of the second mesh belt conveyor (201).

2. The drying, sterilization, and sorting equipment for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple heating tubes (103) are provided, and the multiple heating tubes (103) are arranged in a linear array within the heating frame (102). All of the multiple heating tubes (103) are electrically connected to the infrared heater (104).

3. The drying, sterilization, and sorting equipment for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the fan (107) is fixedly connected to the top of the air inlet pipe (106), and a sealing gasket is provided at the connection between the fan (107) and the air inlet pipe (106).

4. The drying, sterilization, and sorting equipment for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first protective frame (109) is fixedly connected to the right side of the first mesh belt conveyor (101), and the bottom of the first protective frame (109) is fixedly connected to the top left side of the second mesh belt conveyor (201).

5. The drying, sterilization, and sorting equipment for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting mechanism (3) includes a third mesh belt conveyor (301), a support frame (302) is fixedly connected to the top of the third mesh belt conveyor (301), an industrial camera (303) is installed in the support frame (302), and supplementary lights (304) are provided at both ends of the industrial camera (303). Discharge troughs are opened at both ends of the third mesh belt conveyor (301), and guide frames (305) are fixedly connected in both discharge troughs. Pneumatic valves (306) are fixedly connected at both ends of the third mesh belt conveyor (301), and connectors (307) are fixedly connected to the top of both pneumatic valves (306). Pneumatic nozzles (308) are fixedly connected to the inner side of both pneumatic valves (306).

6. The drying, sterilization, and sorting equipment for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mesh belt conveyor (101), the second mesh belt conveyor (201) and the third mesh belt conveyor (301) are all fixedly connected to the four corners of their bottoms with support legs. The bottoms of the multiple support legs are all fixedly connected with anti-slip blocks. The infrared heater (104), the fan (107), the ultraviolet lamp group (205), the industrial camera (303), the supplementary light (304) and the pneumatic valve (306) are all electrically connected to the control terminal (202).

7. The drying, sterilization, and sorting equipment for food processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second mesh belt conveyor (201) is fixedly connected to the right side of the second protective frame (207), and the right side of the second protective frame (207) is fixedly connected to the left side of the support frame (302). The two guide frames (305) are located at different distances from the front and rear ends of the third mesh belt conveyor (301), and the inner sides of the two pneumatic nozzles (308) are respectively aligned with the feeding ends of the two guide frames (305).

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