An acorn drying equipment

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of acorn drying technology and discloses an acorn drying equipment, including a base frame, a ventilation mechanism fixedly connected to the top of the base frame, a drying chamber connected to the top of the ventilation mechanism, an air outlet at the top of the drying chamber, a heating metal mesh fixedly connected to the inner side of the drying chamber, a switching mechanism at the front end of the drying chamber, a feeding mechanism at the left end of the drying chamber, and a discharge chamber connected to the right end of the drying chamber. A discharge mechanism for discharging material is provided on the discharge chamber. The ventilation mechanism includes a blower, which is fixedly connected to the top of the base frame. The output end of the blower is connected to an air duct, which is fixedly connected to the top of the base frame. This utility model, by setting up a ventilation mechanism, a drying chamber, a discharge chamber, a feeding mechanism, and a discharge mechanism, and directly connecting the ventilation mechanism, drying chamber, and discharge chamber, reduces complex pipeline connections and ensures drying efficiency. The feeding mechanism and discharge mechanism ensure efficient and orderly feeding and discharging operations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of acorn drying technology, specifically to an acorn drying device. Background Technology

[0002] Drying is a crucial step in acorn processing. Traditional acorn drying methods primarily employ natural air drying or simple heating drying devices. While natural air drying is lower in cost, it is highly susceptible to weather conditions. In rainy weather or high humidity environments, acorns cannot dry quickly enough, easily leading to mold and spoilage, affecting their quality and subsequent processing. Furthermore, natural air drying requires a large area to spread the acorns out, taking up considerable space, and has a long drying cycle, resulting in low efficiency and failing to meet the needs of large-scale acorn processing. Simple heating drying devices mostly lack effective feeding and unloading mechanisms, requiring manual operation for loading and unloading acorns during the drying process, which is labor-intensive and prone to damaging the acorns, increasing production costs. Therefore, an acorn drying device has been proposed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems of difficulty in guaranteeing the quality of naturally sun-dried products and the lack of effective feeding and discharging mechanisms in most simple heating and drying devices, and to propose an acorn drying equipment.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0007] An acorn drying device includes a base frame, a ventilation mechanism fixedly connected to the top of the base frame, a drying chamber connected to the top of the ventilation mechanism, an air outlet at the top of the drying chamber, a heating metal mesh fixedly connected to the inner side of the drying chamber, a switching mechanism at the front end of the drying chamber, a feeding mechanism at the left end of the drying chamber, and a discharge chamber connected to the right end of the drying chamber, with a discharge mechanism for discharging materials on the discharge chamber.

[0008] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.

[0009] Preferably, the ventilation mechanism includes a blower, the blower is fixedly connected to the top of the base frame, the output end of the blower is connected to an air duct, the air duct is fixedly connected to the top of the base frame, and the air duct is connected to the bottom of the drying chamber.

[0010] Preferably, the switching mechanism includes a magnetic door panel, and the front end of the drying chamber is hinged to the magnetic door panel, with two handles fixedly connected to the front end of the magnetic door panel.

[0011] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes a feeding pipe, the left end of the drying chamber is connected to the feeding pipe, the top end of the feeding pipe is connected to the feeding hopper, the inner side of the feeding pipe is rotatably connected to an auger, the rear end of the feeding pipe is fixedly connected to a drive motor, the output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to a transmission mechanism, and the transmission mechanism is fixedly connected to the left end of the auger.

[0012] Preferably, the discharge mechanism includes an arc-shaped chute, and two arc-shaped chutes are provided on the discharge bin. Slide rods are slidably connected to the inner sides of the two arc-shaped chutes. Handles are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the two slide rods. A baffle is fixedly connected between the two slide rods. Two rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the discharge bin. The two rotating shafts are fixedly connected to the front and rear ends of the baffle, respectively. Slide sleeves are fitted on the outer sides of the two slide rods. Connecting rods are fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the two slide sleeves. The two connecting rods are fixedly connected to the two rotating shafts, respectively.

[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] This utility model incorporates a ventilation mechanism, a drying chamber, a discharge chamber, a feeding mechanism, and a discharge mechanism. The ventilation mechanism, drying chamber, and discharge chamber are directly connected, reducing complex pipeline connections and ensuring drying efficiency. The feeding mechanism and discharge mechanism ensure efficient and orderly feeding and discharging operations. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positional relationship between the drying chamber and the heating metal mesh of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the material discharge mechanism of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Base frame; 2. Ventilation mechanism; 21. Blower; 22. Air duct; 3. Drying chamber; 4. Air outlet; 5. Heating metal mesh; 6. Switching mechanism; 61. Magnetic door panel; 62. Handle; 7. Feeding mechanism; 71. Feeding pipe; 72. Feeding hopper; 73. Screwdriver; 74. Drive motor; 75. Transmission mechanism; 8. Discharge chamber; 9. Discharge mechanism; 91. Arc-shaped slide; 92. Slide rod; 93. Handle; 94. Baffle; 95. Rotating shaft; 96. Sliding sleeve; 97. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] In the embodiments, by Figure 1-4 Acorn drying equipment is provided, including a base frame 1, a ventilation mechanism 2 fixedly connected to the top of the base frame 1, a drying chamber 3 connected to the top of the ventilation mechanism 2, an air outlet 4 opened at the top of the drying chamber 3, a heating metal mesh 5 fixedly connected to the inner side of the drying chamber 3, a switching mechanism 6 provided at the front end of the drying chamber 3, a feeding mechanism 7 provided at the left end of the drying chamber 3, and a discharge chamber 8 connected to the right end of the drying chamber 3, with a discharge mechanism 9 provided on the discharge chamber 8 for discharging materials.

[0023] With the above setup, the operator feeds the acorns to be dried into the drying chamber 3 through the feeding mechanism 7 located at the left end of the drying chamber 3. After feeding is completed, the switching mechanism 6 is closed, creating conditions for sealed drying. The heating metal mesh 5 is energized and becomes the main heat source, directly heating the acorns and surrounding air through heat radiation and heat conduction. The ventilation mechanism 2 located at the top of the base frame 1 is activated, drawing in external air or part of the circulating airflow. The airflow generated by the ventilation mechanism 2 flows upward and is heated into hot air after passing through the heating metal mesh 5. The hot air continues to rise through the layer of acorns stacked or spread inside the drying chamber 3, making full contact with the moist acorns and carrying away the moisture evaporated from the acorns. In addition to heating the airflow, the radiant heat emitted by the heating metal mesh 5 also has a direct heating effect on the nearby acorns, improving thermal efficiency. The humid and hot air generated during the baking process carries the moisture evaporated from the acorns and rises continuously under the forced airflow provided by the ventilation mechanism 2, and is finally discharged outside the chamber through the air outlet 4 located at the top of the drying chamber 3. The air outlet 4 helps maintain smooth airflow within the chamber, preventing moisture accumulation. After drying for a certain period, the heating system is turned off, while the ventilation mechanism 2 continues to operate for a period to cool the acorns. The discharge mechanism 9, located on the discharge hopper 8, then discharges the acorns from the drying chamber 3 through the connected discharge hopper 8. The equipment modularly integrates feeding, drying, ventilation, and discharging functions onto the base frame 1, resulting in a clear structure and relatively concentrated footprint. The ventilation mechanism 2, drying chamber 3, and discharge hopper 8 are directly connected, reducing complex piping connections and ensuring drying efficiency. The feeding mechanism 7 and discharge mechanism 9 ensure efficient and orderly feeding and discharging operations.

[0024] Reference Figure 1-4The ventilation mechanism 2 includes a blower 21, which is fixedly connected to the top of the base frame 1. The output end of the blower 21 is connected to an air duct 22, which is fixedly connected to the top of the base frame 1 and connected to the bottom of the drying chamber 3.

[0025] With the above-mentioned structure, the blower 21 draws in outside air and sends it into the air duct 22, which then sends it into the drying chamber 3 and finally discharges it from the air outlet 4.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-4 The switching mechanism 6 includes a magnetic door panel 61. The front end of the drying chamber 3 is hinged to the magnetic door panel 61, and the front end of the magnetic door panel 61 is fixedly connected to two handles 62.

[0027] With the above structural setup, the drying chamber 3 is made of iron, and the magnetic door panel 61 can be attached to the front end of the drying chamber 3. By pulling the two handles 62, the magnetic door panel 61 can be opened to inspect the heating metal mesh 5.

[0028] Reference Figure 1-4 The feeding mechanism 7 includes a feeding pipe 71. The left end of the drying chamber 3 is connected to the feeding pipe 71, the top end of the feeding pipe 71 is connected to the feeding hopper 72, the inner side of the feeding pipe 71 is rotatably connected to the auger 73, the rear end of the feeding pipe 71 is fixedly connected to the drive motor 74, the outer side of the output end of the drive motor 74 is fixedly connected to the transmission mechanism 75, and the transmission mechanism 75 is fixedly connected to the left end of the auger 73.

[0029] With the above-described structure, wet acorns are fed into the feed hopper 72. The feed hopper 72 is typically designed with a wide top and a narrow bottom to facilitate material concentration and reduce spillage. The drive motor 74 is activated, and its rotational output is transmitted to the left end of the auger 73 via a transmission mechanism 75 (which can be a coupling, a reduction gearbox, or a belt / chain drive). The auger 73 rotates within the feed pipe 71. The rotation of the auger 73's spiral blades continuously propels the acorns falling into the bottom of the feed hopper 72 (i.e., the inlet of the feed pipe 71) forward along the axial direction of the feed pipe 71 (from the end of the feed hopper 72 towards the end of the drying chamber 3). This eliminates the need for manual pouring into the high-temperature drying chamber 3, improving operational safety (avoiding burns and dust inhalation), reducing labor intensity, and increasing production efficiency, making it particularly suitable for continuous or large-scale production.

[0030] Reference Figure 1-4The discharge mechanism 9 includes an arc-shaped chute 91. Two arc-shaped chute 91s are provided on the discharge bin 8. Slide rods 92 are slidably connected to the inner sides of the two arc-shaped chute 91s. Handles 93 are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the two slide rods 92. A baffle 94 is fixedly connected between the two slide rods 92. Two rotating shafts 95 are rotatably connected to the discharge bin 8. The two rotating shafts 95 are fixedly connected to the front and rear ends of the baffle 94 respectively. Slide sleeves 96 are fitted on the outer sides of the two slide rods 92. Connecting rods 97 are fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the two slide sleeves 96 respectively. The two connecting rods 97 are fixedly connected to the two rotating shafts 95 respectively.

[0031] With the above structural setup, the baffle 94 is vertically (or nearly vertically) positioned at the right outlet of the drying chamber 3, preventing acorns from falling. By rotating the handle 93, the slide bar 92 can slide along the arc-shaped slide groove 91 until the baffle 94 is horizontal (or tilted with the left side higher than the right). At this point, the acorns can naturally roll from the drying chamber 3 into the discharge chamber 8 and be discharged from the discharge chamber 8. It should be noted that to ensure normal discharge, the heating metal mesh 5 can be set to a tilted state with the left side higher than the right, so that the acorns can be discharged by gravity without any other operation.

[0032] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0033] 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 can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An acorn drying device, characterized in that, Includes a base frame (1), the top of which is fixedly connected to a ventilation mechanism (2), the top of which is connected to a drying chamber (3), the top of which is provided with an air outlet (4), the inner side of which is fixedly connected to a heating metal mesh (5), the front end of which is provided with a switch mechanism (6), the left end of which is provided with a feeding mechanism (7), the right end of which is connected to a discharge chamber (8), and the discharge chamber (8) is provided with a discharge mechanism (9) for discharging materials.

2. The acorn drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ventilation mechanism (2) includes a blower (21), the blower (21) is fixedly connected to the top of the base frame (1), the output end of the blower (21) is connected to the air duct (22), the air duct (22) is fixedly connected to the top of the base frame (1), and the air duct (22) is connected to the bottom of the drying chamber (3).

3. The acorn drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switching mechanism (6) includes a magnetic door panel (61), and the front end of the drying chamber (3) is hinged to the magnetic door panel (61). The front end of the magnetic door panel (61) is fixedly connected to two handles (62).

4. The acorn drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (7) includes a feeding pipe (71), the left end of the drying chamber (3) is connected to the feeding pipe (71), the top end of the feeding pipe (71) is connected to the feeding hopper (72), the inner side of the feeding pipe (71) is rotatably connected to the auger (73), the rear end of the feeding pipe (71) is fixedly connected to the drive motor (74), the output end of the drive motor (74) is fixedly connected to the transmission mechanism (75), and the transmission mechanism (75) is fixedly connected to the left end of the auger (73).

5. The acorn drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge mechanism (9) includes an arc-shaped chute (91). Two arc-shaped chutes (91) are provided on the discharge bin (8). Slide rods (92) are slidably connected to the inner sides of the two arc-shaped chutes (91). Handles (93) are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the two slide rods (92). A baffle (94) is fixedly connected between the two slide rods (92). Two rotating shafts (95) are rotatably connected to the discharge bin (8). The two rotating shafts (95) are fixedly connected to the front and rear ends of the baffle (94) respectively. Slide sleeves (96) are sleeved on the outer sides of the two slide rods (92). Connecting rods (97) are fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the two slide sleeves (96). The two connecting rods (97) are fixedly connected to the two rotating shafts (95) respectively.

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